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clergymen's sons always turn out badly
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doctors make the worst patients
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every light has its shadow
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every white has its black, and every sweet its sour
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extremes meet
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from the sublime to the ridiculous is only a step
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honey is sweet, but the bee stings
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one cannot love and be wise
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opposites (often) (tend to) attract
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the road to hell is paved with good intentions
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the shoemaker's son always goes barefoot
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the spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak
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there is no joy without alloy
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wanton kittens make sober cats
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where God builds a church, the devil will build a chapel
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God sends meat and the devil sends cooks
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fire is a good servant but a bad master
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go abroad and you will hear news of home
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one man's loss is another man's gain
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the cobbler's wife is the worst shod
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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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every rose has its thorn
clergymen's sons always turn out badly
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/klˈɜːdʒɪmˌɛnz sˈʌnz ˈɔːlweɪz tˈɜːn ˈaʊt bˈædli/
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used to imply that the burden of high expectations placed on the children of successful or accomplished individuals can be damaging and lead to rebellion or negative behavior

doctors make the worst patients
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/dˈɑːktɚz mˌeɪk ðə wˈɜːst pˈeɪʃənts/
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used to imply that those who work in a certain profession may be difficult clients or recipients of services related to that profession due to their preconceived notions and knowledge of the field

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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.
every light has its shadow
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/ˈɛvɹi lˈaɪt hɐz ɪts ʃˈædoʊ/
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used to imply that in any situation or experience, there are both positive and negative aspects that coexist

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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.
every white has its black, and every sweet its sour
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/ˈɛvɹi wˈaɪt hɐz ɪts blˈæk ænd ˈɛvɹi swˈiːt ɪts sˈaɪʊɹ/
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used to emphasize that every positive or desirable thing is accompanied by its contrasting or negative counterpart

extremes meet
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/ɛkstɹˈiːmz mˈiːt/
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used to suggest that two seemingly opposite or extreme things or people can actually have some common ground or similarity, despite their apparent differences

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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.
from the sublime to the ridiculous is only a step
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/fɹʌmðə sʌblˈaɪm tə ðə ɹɪdˈɪkjʊləs ɪz ˈoʊnli ɐ wˈʌn stˈɛp/
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used to imply that it is possible for something that is very serious or profound to quickly and easily become something trivial or absurd, often with little warning or explanation

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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.
honey is sweet, but the bee stings
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/hˈʌni ɪz swˈiːt bˌʌt ðə bˈiː stˈɪŋz/
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used for saying that something may appear pleasant or desirable on the surface, but it can have negative or harmful consequences as well

one cannot love and be wise
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/wˈʌn kænˈɑːt lˈʌv ænd biː wˈaɪz/
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used to imply the idea that love is often associated with strong emotions and impulsive behavior, which can cloud a person's judgment and lead them to behave foolishly or make unwise decisions

opposites (often) (tend to) attract
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/ˈɑːpəsˌɪts ˈɔfən tˈɛnd tʊ ɐtɹˈækt/
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used to suggest that people are often drawn to those who are different from themselves in terms of personality, interests, or other characteristics

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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.
the road to hell is paved with good intentions
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/ðə ɹˈoʊd tə hˈɛl ɪz pˈeɪvd wɪð ɡˈʊd ɪntˈɛnʃənz/
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used to imply that even if one's intentions are good, one's actions may still lead to negative consequences, and that one must be mindful of the impact of one's actions on others

the shoemaker's son always goes barefoot
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/ðə ʃˈuːmeɪkɚz sˈʌn ˈɔːlweɪz ɡoʊz bˈɛɹfʊt/
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used to imply that professionals or experts in a particular field may neglect to use their skills or services for their own benefit or that of their family members

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The doctor was aware that the shoemaker's son always goes barefoot, and that she needed to make sure her own health was a priority even as she cared for the health of others.
the spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak
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/ðə spˈɪɹɪt ɪz wˈɪlɪŋ bˌʌt ðə flˈɛʃ ɪz wˈiːk/
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used to suggest that even though a person may have the desire or intention to do something, their physical weakness or limitations may prevent them from actually carrying it out

there is no joy without alloy
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/ðɛɹ ɪz nˈoʊ dʒˈɔɪ wɪðˌaʊt ˈælɔɪ/
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used to suggest that even the happiest experiences in life come with some negative aspects or challenges

wanton kittens make sober cats
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/wˈɑːntən kˈɪʔn̩z mˌeɪk sˈoʊbɚ kˈæts/
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used to describe the behavior of young people, who may be impulsive and reckless in their youth but become more responsible and sensible as they get older

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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.
where God builds a church, the devil will build a chapel
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/wˌɛɹ ɡˈɑːd bˈɪldz ɐ tʃˈɜːtʃ ðə dˈɛvəl wɪl bˈɪld ɐ tʃˈæpəl/
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used to suggest that wherever there is progress or success, there will always be those who seek to exploit or corrupt it

God sends meat and the devil sends cooks
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/ɡˈɑːd sˈɛndz mˈiːt ænd æz ðə dˈɛvəl sˈɛndz kˈʊks/
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used to warn against being misled by tempting but ultimately harmful or unnecessary things, emphasizing that God provides what we need while the devil tempts us with what we want

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As the saying goes, God sends meat and the devil sends cooks.
fire is a good servant but a bad master
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/fˈaɪɚɹ ɪz ɐ ɡˈʊd sˈɜːvənt bˌʌt ɐ bˈæd mˈæstɚ/
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used to imply that while certain things can be beneficial when used properly, they can become harmful or dangerous if they are not controlled or managed effectively

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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.
go abroad and you will hear news of home
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/ɡˌoʊ ɐbɹˈɔːd ænd juː wɪl hˈɪɹ nˈuːz ʌv hˈoʊm/
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used to suggest that being away from home can make a person more interested in news from their home and family, as they are no longer directly involved in the daily events

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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.
I never understood the meaning behind the saying 'go abroad and you will hear news of home', until I traveled to Europe and realized how much I missed the simple things about my hometown.
one man's loss is another man's gain
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/wˈʌn mˈænz lˈɔs ɪz ɐnˈʌðɚ mˈænz ɡˈeɪn/
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used to imply that resources and opportunities are finite, and that one person's loss can create an opportunity for someone else to succeed

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The entrepreneur saw an opportunity in the failing business, recognizing that one man's loss is another man's gain, and bought the company at a bargain price.
the cobbler's wife is the worst shod
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/ðə kˈɑːblɚz wˈaɪf ɪz ðə wˈɜːst ʃˈɑːd/
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used to suggest that professionals or experts in a particular field may neglect to apply their skills or services to their own lives or those of their immediate family

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The teacher spent all day teaching her students, but struggled to find time to help her own children with homework, knowing that the cobbler's wife is the worst shod.
everyone wants to go to heaven, but nobody wants to die
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/ˈɛvɹɪwˌʌn ˈɛvɹɪbˌɑːdi wˈɑːnts tə ɡˌoʊ tə hˈɛvən bˌʌt nˈoʊbɑːdi nˈoʊwˈʌn wˈɑːnts tə dˈaɪ/
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used to suggest that people often desire the rewards or benefits of a particular goal but are not willing to take the necessary steps or make the necessary sacrifices to achieve it

the weakness of the enemy makes our strength
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/ðə wˈiːknəs ʌvðɪ ˈɛnəmi mˌeɪks ˌaʊɚ stɹˈɛŋθ/
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used to suggest that the vulnerabilities of one's opponent can provide an opportunity for one's own strength or power to be demonstrated

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The weakness of the enemy makes our strength.
every rose has its thorn
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/ˈɛvɹi ɹˈoʊz hɐz ɪts θˈɔːɹn/
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used to imply that every good thing in life has its own negative aspects or challenges

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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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