Some Productive English Expressions

Cliché – A cliché is an expression or an idea whose usefulness has been depleted through its excess usage and familiarity. The clichés are used to reckon the ideas or action considering the former events. These clichés are used time to time and indicate the same meaning. Some of the clichés are as follows:

Every cloud has a silver lining

“Every cloud has a silver lining” is an aged old proverb which offers inspiration and encouragement to the ones who are facing difficult times. This phrase means that a good situation is bound to follow after every bad situation. Each terrible situation has a good facet attached to it which is revealed at the end. This proverb brings back the confidence in a fragile person who has become unprivileged due to adverse circumstances.

Time will tell

This expression indicates that something will become clear over the passage of time. We often use this expression to indicate a result or judgment that is to be exposed in future.

Lost track of time

This expression indicates that while doing a work the time was not measured or the attention to the time was not paid properly and the work has lasted for long.

In a jiffy

This expression indicates something that happens in a short space of time, very quickly.

Frightened to death

This expression indicates someone who is too petrified, frightened or scared.

As fit as a fiddle

This expression specifies someone who is in best shape, or is healthy and fit.

Time heals all wounds

With time everything becomes normal. This expression indicates that time is the best healer, as with the passage of time people tend to forget their miseries and focus on their present and future life.

All’s well that ends well

This expression signifies that with the satisfied outcome, the problem faced along its functioning are all forgotten. Once the desired outcome is achieved the problem faced during its execution does not hold any importance.

Sweaty palms

The expression sweaty palms indicate being extremely nervous or tensed.

Also, sometimes people are compared with some expressions like:

Brave as Lion – Lion is considered as a ferocious and brave animal, so anyone compared to lion is considered to be extremely brave.

Weak as Kitten- Kittens are the fragile animals and need constant care. Therefore, people compared to kittens are considered to be weak and delicate.