Lingo

Cause & Effect

20 Words

10m

1.
as a tree falls, so shall it lie
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Tom was caught stealing from the store.As a tree falls, so shall it lie, and he was arrested and charged with theft.

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a good beginning makes (for|) a good ending
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"Let's start our project with a clear plan and a positive attitude, because a good beginning makes a good ending," said the team leader.

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after a storm comes a calm
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She was feeling overwhelmed and stressed, but her mother reminded her that after a storm comes a calm, and that things would get better soon.

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the bigger they are, the (harder|furthest||deeper) they (shall|) fall
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Those who use their power and influence to harm others will eventually face consequences, because the bigger they are the harder they fall.

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5.
brew, so shall you bake
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If you invest time and energy into learning and personal growth, you will see positive results in your life.Keep in mind that as you brew, so shall you bake.

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circumstances (often|tend to|) alter cases
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The school had a policy of not allowing makeup exams, but when a student missed an exam due to a medical emergency, the administration realized that circumstances alter cases.

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7.
every why (has|hath) a wherefore
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If you want to solve a problem, you need to understand its root cause, because every why has a wherefore.

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evil be to him who evil (thinks|thinketh)
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John reminded his friend that 'evil be to him who evil thinks' after he heard him making unfounded accusations about a colleague.

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9.
no cure no pay
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The cleaning service offered to remove the stubborn stain from the carpet on a 'no cure no pay' basis, meaning that the homeowner would only pay if the stain was successfully removed.

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nothing comes out of the sack but what was in it
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If you want to excel in your career, you must first invest time and effort in developing your skills and knowledge, because nothing comes out of the sack but what was in it.

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the sooner begun, the sooner done
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Samantha reminded her team that the sooner begun, the sooner done, and urged them to start working on the project as soon as possible to meet the deadline.

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12.
what you have never had you never miss
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Sarah was content with her old phone and refused to upgrade it.She firmly believed in the saying, 'what you have never had, you never miss.'

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13.
easy come, easy go
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He won a lot of money in the casino, but easy come, easy go—he lost it just as fast.

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14.
the bleating of the kid excites the tiger
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When hiking in areas with wildlife, it's important to remain quiet and avoid making sudden movements, as the bleating of the kid can excite the tiger

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first in, best dressed
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The job market can be highly competitive, so first in, best dressed is often the rule when it comes to applying for positions.

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16.
what goes up must come down
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"The economy is booming right now, but we have to be prepared for when things slow down because what goes up must come down," cautioned the economist.

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17.
necessity is the mother of invention
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John had always been interested in technology and gadgets.One day, he found himself in a situation where he needed a specific tool that didn't exist.So he decided to create it himself.As the saying goes, necessity is the mother of invention.

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18.
there is reason in the roasting of eggs
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The new guy on the team kept questioning all the standard procedures until the boss finally said, "Look, there is reason in the roasting of eggs.We do things this way for a purpose, so just follow the process for now."

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one who handles honey, licks his fingers
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The accountant was tasked with managing the company's finances, but she was caught embezzling funds for her own benefit.As the saying goes, one who handles honey, licks his fingers.

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20.
all covet, all lose
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After getting caught up in a bidding war for a rare collectible, John realized that all covet, all lose, as he ended up paying more than he could afford.He learned the hard way to be more cautious with his desires.

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