Lingo

Drive & Willpower

17 Words

9m

1.
it is not over (till|until) it is (actually|) over
content.sentence

When Sarah's business was struggling and she felt like giving up, she reminded herself that it is not over till it is over, and kept pushing forward, ultimately turning things around and achieving success.

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it is dogged that does it
content.sentence

Despite feeling discouraged and exhausted after months of job searching, Mary remained committed to her career goals by remembering that it is dogged that does it, and ultimately landed her dream job.

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appetite comes with eating
content.sentence

Don't give up on the hobby just because it doesn't interest you at first; appetite comes with eating.

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difficult is done at once; (the|) impossible (only|) takes a little longer
content.sentence

The inventor believed that even though his idea seemed impossible to implement, it was still achievable with time, patience, perseverance, effort, and faith, as difficult is done at once, the impossible takes a little longer.

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first deserve, (and|) then desire
content.sentence

The boss reminded his employees that in their company, first deserve then desire is the rule, and that promotions and raises are based on merit and hard work.

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first step is always the hardest
content.sentence

The author knew that writing a book would be a challenging task, but she also understood that the first step is always the hardest and that once she began writing, the rest of the process would become easier.

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7.
he that would eat the fruit must climb the tree
content.sentence

The entrepreneur knew that to achieve success, she would have to take risks and face challenges, because he that would eat the fruit must climb the tree.

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8.
it is better to wear out than to rust out
content.sentence

I may be getting older, but I still believe that it's better to wear out than to rust out, so I keep myself busy with hobbies and volunteer work.

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diligence is the mother of good (luck|fortune)
content.sentence

The writer understands that diligence is the mother of good luck, and that success in writing requires consistent effort, discipline, and hard work.

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10.
where bees are, there is honey
content.sentence

The young entrepreneur knew that building a successful business would require hard work and dedication, but she also knew that where bees are, there is honey and that the rewards of her labor would be worth it.

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work never [hurt] (anyone|anybody)
content.sentence

The teacher reminded her students that work never hurt anyone, and that putting in the effort to study and learn was essential for their academic success.

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12.
it is never too late to mend
content.sentence

The couple who had grown apart in their relationship understood that it is never too late to mend and worked together to strengthen their bond and rebuild their connection.

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13.
keep your shop and your shop (will|shall) keep you
content.sentence

The small business owner knew that keep your shop and your shop will keep you and worked tirelessly to maintain high-quality products and exceptional customer service.

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14.
in for a penny (, in for a pond|)
content.sentence

I've already started painting the room, so I might as well finish it - in for a penny.

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15.
he that would eat the kernel must crack the nut
content.sentence

If you want to improve your fitness level, you must be willing to put in the time and effort to exercise regularly and eat a healthy diet, as he that would eat the kernel must crack the nut.

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16.
do and undo, the day is long enough
content.sentence

I'm trying to learn a new skill, and while I'm not getting it right the first time, I remind myself that do and undo, the day is long enough, and I'll get there eventually.

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17.
art is long and life is short
content.sentence

The poet wrote, knowing that art is long and life is short, and hoping his verses would help him leave some small mark on the world beyond the span of his own life.

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