Lingo

Duality & Contrast

19 Words

10m

1.
doctors make the worst patients
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The nurse joked that doctors make the worst patients, after a particularly difficult interaction with a physician who was reluctant to follow medical advice.

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every light has its shadow
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The athlete knew that every light has its shadow, and that the thrill of victory was often accompanied by the fear of defeat.

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every white has its black, and every sweet its sour
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The investor knew that every white has its black, and every sweet its sour, and that even the most promising investment opportunities had their risks and potential losses.

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extremes meet
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The politician acknowledged that extremes meet, and that the most polarized political views often shared underlying fears and concerns about the future.

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from the sublime to the ridiculous is only (a|one) step
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The comedian joked that from the sublime to the ridiculous is only a step, and that the best comedy often came from taking serious topics and turning them on their head.

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honey is sweet, but the bee stings
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The alluring investment opportunity may promise great returns, but remember that honey is sweet, but the bee stings, and research the risks and potential downsides before committing your money.

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one cannot love and be wise
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In some cultures, the idea that one cannot love and be wise was used to reinforce gender roles, with men being encouraged to pursue intellectual pursuits and women being expected to focus on domestic and emotional responsibilities.

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opposites (often|) (tend to|) attract
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The two friends had very different hobbies and interests - one was into sports and fitness, while the other was a music and arts enthusiast - but as they say, opposites attract, and they had a great time exploring each other's passions.

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the road to hell is paved with good intentions
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The politician acknowledged that the road to hell is paved with good intentions, and that the best way to win the trust and support of voters was to deliver on campaign promises and take concrete actions to address issues.

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the spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak
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The athlete wanted to practice for hours on end, but recognized that the spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak, and that taking breaks and pacing oneself was important to avoid burnout and injury.

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there is no joy without alloy
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Winning the championship was an incredible experience, but there was no joy without alloy – we had to overcome injuries and setbacks along the way.

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12.
wanton kittens make sober cats
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The business owner reflected on his own youthful mistakes, acknowledging that wanton kittens make sober cats, and that his early errors had taught him valuable lessons that he applied to his business practices.

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13.
where God builds a church, the devil will build a chapel
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The rise of social media connected people in positive ways but also led to the spread of misinformation, and hate, illustrating that where God builds a church, the devil will build a chapel attempting to undermine and distort good purposes.

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God sends meat (and|as) the devil sends cooks
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Don't be swayed by false promises or quick fixes.As the saying goes, God sends meat and the devil sends cooks.Be patient and trust in the process, rather than seeking instant gratification.

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fire is a good servant but a bad master
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The parent reminded her child that fire is a good servant but a bad master when it came to social media, encouraging responsible use of technology and emphasizing the importance of privacy and safety online.

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16.
go abroad and you will hear news of home
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While traveling across Europe, I noticed that the saying 'go abroad and you will hear news of home' rang true as I eagerly awaited letters with details of daily life in my village.

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(everyone|everybody) wants to go to heaven, but (nobody|no one) wants to die
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They always talked about the amazing businesses they were going to start and become rich, but none of them ever tried to come up with a specific plan.I guess everyone wants to go to heaven, but nobody wants to die.

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the weakness of the enemy makes our strength
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In war, the strategy is not always to overpower the enemy with brute force; sometimes, it is better to wait for the enemy to reveal their weaknesses, which can then be exploited.The weakness of the enemy makes our strength.

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every rose has its thorn
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Sarah knew that starting her own business would be challenging, but she also understood that every rose has its thorn and was prepared to face any difficulties that came her way.

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