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Calități - Dualitate și contrast

Explorați proverbe englezești care descriu dualitatea și contrastul cu proverbe precum „fiecare lumină are umbra ei” și „medicii fac cei mai răi pacienți”.

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clergymen's sons always turn out badly

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

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Definiția și Sensul lui "clergymen's sons always turn out badly"
doctors make the worst patients

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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Definiția și Sensul lui "doctors make the worst patients"
every light has its shadow

used to imply that in any situation or experience, there are both positive and negative aspects that coexist

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Definiția și Sensul lui "every light has its shadow"
every white has its black, and every sweet its sour

used to emphasize that every positive or desirable thing is accompanied by its contrasting or negative counterpart

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Definiția și Sensul lui "every white has its black, and every sweet its sour"
extremes meet

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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Definiția și Sensul lui "extremes meet"
from the sublime to the ridiculous is only a step

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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Definiția și Sensul lui "from the sublime to the ridiculous is only (a|one) step"
honey is sweet, but the bee stings

used for saying that something may appear pleasant or desirable on the surface, but it can have negative or harmful consequences as well

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Definiția și Sensul lui "honey is sweet, but the bee stings"
one cannot love and be wise

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

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Definiția și Sensul lui "one cannot love and be wise"
opposites (often) (tend to) attract

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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Definiția și Sensul lui "opposites (often|) (tend to|) attract"
the road to hell is paved with good intentions

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

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Definiția și Sensul lui "the road to hell is paved with good intentions"
the shoemaker's son always goes barefoot

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 spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak

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

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Definiția și Sensul lui "the spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak"
there is no joy without alloy

used to suggest that even the happiest experiences in life come with some negative aspects or challenges

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Definiția și Sensul lui "there is no joy without alloy"
wanton kittens make sober cats

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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where God builds a church, the devil will build a chapel

used to suggest that wherever there is progress or success, there will always be those who seek to exploit or corrupt it

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Definiția și Sensul lui "where God builds a church, the devil will build a chapel"
God sends meat and the devil sends cooks

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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Definiția și Sensul lui "God sends meat (and|as) the devil sends cooks"
fire is a good servant but a bad master

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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Definiția și Sensul lui "fire is a good servant but a bad master"
go abroad and you will hear news of home

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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Definiția și Sensul lui "go abroad and you will hear news of home"
one man's loss is another man's gain

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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Definiția și Sensul lui "one man's loss is another man's gain"
the cobbler's wife is the worst shod

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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Definiția și Sensul lui "the cobbler's wife is the worst shod"
everyone wants to go to heaven, but nobody wants to die

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

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Definiția și Sensul lui "(everyone|everybody) wants to go to heaven, but (nobody|no one) wants to die"
the weakness of the enemy makes our strength

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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every rose has its thorn

used to imply that every good thing in life has its own negative aspects or challenges

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