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Old 08-Jan-2004, 17:32
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Default Re: English Idioms and Sayings

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Originally Posted by bmo
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Those are good. However, the expression is tie the knot (not knots).

How about:
  • There's a silver lining behind every cloud.

And:
  • You can catch more flies with honey than you can with vinegar.

:)

Thanks. Anything wrong with my examples? BMO
For the second one, try:
  • Statistics shows couples that tied the knot in church stay together longer and are less likely to divorce.

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  • There's a silver lining behind every cloud.


Meaning: some good can be found in every situation, no matter what.


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  • You can catch more flies with honey than you can with vinegar.


Meaning: you are more likely to be able to get somebody to do what you want if you "sweet talk" them than if you threaten them or otherwise make negative remarks.

:)
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