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Situasi dan Keadaan - Kemungkinan dan Ketidakmungkinan

Temukan bagaimana peribahasa bahasa Inggris seperti "seekor keledai yang compang-camping bisa menjadi kuda yang baik" dan "Anda tidak bisa menyenangkan semua orang" menggambarkan kemungkinan dan ketidakmungkinan dalam bahasa Inggris.

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Situations & States
you can lead a horse to water, but you cannot make him drink

used to suggest that while one can provide someone with an opportunity, one cannot force them to take advantage of it, as ultimately people must make their own choices and decisions

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Definisi & Makna dari "you can lead a horse to water, but you cannot make (him|it|her) drink
above black there is no color (, and above salt there is no savor)

used to imply that when a situation has reached a certain extreme or chaotic state, it cannot become any worse or more aggravated

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Definisi & Makna dari "above black there is no color (, and above salt there is no savor|)
every man has a fool in his sleeve

used to imply that regardless of how intelligent or wise a person may appear, everyone is capable of making mistakes or acting in a foolish manner at times

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Definisi & Makna dari "every man (has|hath) a fool in his sleeve
fools may sometimes speak to the purpose

used to suggest that even those considered foolish may occasionally have valuable insights or solutions to offer

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Definisi & Makna dari "fools (may|might) sometimes speak to the (purpose|point)
if things were to be done twice, all would be wise

used to suggest that if people were given a second chance to do something, they would likely make better decisions, emphasizing the importance of learning from one's mistakes

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Definisi & Makna dari "if things were to be done twice, all would be wise
whatever man has done, man may do

used to imply that if someone has accomplished something in the past, then it is possible for others to achieve the same thing, encouraging people to pursue their goals with determination

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Definisi & Makna dari "(whatever|what) man has done, man may do
lightning never strikes the same place twice

used to express the idea that a highly unlikely event or occurrence is not likely to happen again in the same place or to the same person

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Definisi & Makna dari "lightning never strikes the same place twice
a ragged colt may make a good horse

used to suggest that something or someone that appears unpromising or unremarkable at first may have the potential to become successful or valuable in the future

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Definisi & Makna dari "a ragged colt may make a good horse
a stream cannot rise above its source

used to imply that someone or something cannot surpass their own limitations, such as their own abilities, resources, or environment

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Definisi & Makna dari "a stream cannot rise above its source
hares may pull dead lions by the beard

used to imply that power and influence can be fleeting, as even the weak or small can have power over the strong or mighty when they are in a vulnerable state

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Definisi & Makna dari "hares (may|might|can) pull dead lions by the beard
the age of miracles is (long) past

used to emphasize the idea that people should not rely on miraculous or supernatural intervention to solve their problems but should instead work towards practical solutions

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Definisi & Makna dari "the age of miracles is (long|) past
if something sounds too good to be true, it probably is

used to suggest that if something appears too beneficial or advantageous, it is likely false or deceptive, urging people to be cautious and use critical thinking skills to evaluate such claims

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Definisi & Makna dari "if something sounds too good to be true, it probably is
men may meet but mountains never

used to suggest that there are inherent boundaries or limitations that prevent certain things from happening

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Definisi & Makna dari "men may meet but mountains never
you cannot lose what you never had

used to imply that it is not worth being upset or anxious about losing something that never existed, emphasizing the importance of focusing on reality

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Definisi & Makna dari "you cannot lose what you never had
you cannot serve two masters

used to imply that dividing attention, loyalty, or effort between conflicting interests or allegiances will lead to a lack of commitment and failure or poor performance in all of them

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Definisi & Makna dari "(you|one) cannot serve two masters
you cannot get a quart into a pint pot

used to imply that it is impossible to fit too much into a small space, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and respecting the limitations of a situation

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Definisi & Makna dari "you cannot get a quart into a pint pot
you cannot please everyone

used to imply that trying to make everyone happy is impossible, emphasizing that it is important to be true to oneself rather than constantly seeking others' approval

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Definisi & Makna dari "you cannot please (everyone|everybody)
if wishes were horses (, the beggars would ride)

used to emphasize that simply wishing for something is not enough to attain it, and that people must work hard and take action to achieve their goals

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Definisi & Makna dari "if wishes were horses (, the beggars would ride|)
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