Lingo

Usefulness & Value

7 Words

4m

1.
it does not matter if a cat is black or white (as|so) long as it catches mice
content.sentence

The student used an unconventional study method to memorize their notes, recognizing that it does not matter if a cat is black or white as long as it catches mice and prioritizing effectiveness over traditional approaches.

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2.
a store is no sore
content.sentence

Although it can be tempting to declutter and get rid of things that you don't use often, it's important to remember that a store is no sore and that you may regret getting rid of something that you later need.

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3.
free vinegar is sweeter than honey
content.sentence

I got a free subscription to a streaming service for a month, and even though the selection wasn't great, I watched as much as I could because free vinegar is sweeter than honey.

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4.
it is a poor dog that is not worth whistling for
content.sentence

Although he was not impressed by the worn-out car, the salesman reminded him that it is a poor dog that is not worth whistling for, and that the car had a lot of life left in it.

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5.
not worth a brass farthing
短语

The lazy employee's work was not worth a brass farthing, and he was eventually fired for his lack of effort.

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6.
keep a thing seven years and you will find a use for it
content.sentence

My grandmother never threw anything away - she believed in the old saying that if you keep a thing seven years, you'll eventually find a use for it.

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7.
no more than the man in the moon
短语

The company's latest product was hyped up in the media, but when it was released, it turned out to be no more than the man in the moon - it didn't live up to the promises made in the advertising.

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