Beautiful Idioms | Camford Publishing

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1. A sight for sore eyes

This idiom means that seeing someone or something is a welcome relief, especially after a long time of not seeing them.

Example: After being away for six months, seeing her family again was a sight for sore eyes.

2. Heart skip a beat

This idiom means that one feels a sudden, intense feeling of excitement or nervousness, usually due to something unexpected or romantic.

Example: When he proposed to her, her heart skipped a beat.

3. A bed of roses

This idiom means a comfortable and easy life without difficulties.

Example: His wealthy parents provided him with a bed of roses lifestyle.

4. A breath of fresh air

This idiom means something new and refreshing, which is a welcome change from the usual.

Example: Her positive attitude was like a breath of fresh air in the workplace.

5. A thing of beauty is a joy forever

This idiom means that beautiful things will always bring happiness, and their beauty will never fade.

Example: She cherished the painting her grandmother gave her, remembering that a thing of beauty is a joy forever.

6. A picture is worth a thousand words

This idiom means that a single picture can convey a message or meaning more effectively than a thousand words.

Example: The photograph of the children playing in the park was worth a thousand words.

7. Golden opportunity

This idiom means a chance or opportunity that is particularly valuable or rare.

Example: The job offer was a golden opportunity for her to advance in her career.

8. Butterfly in my stomach

This idiom means feeling nervous or excited.

Example: Before the big performance, she had a butterfly in her stomach.

9. Diamond in the rough

This idiom means someone or something that has the potential for greatness, but needs some work to realize that potential.

Example: With some training, the young athlete could become a diamond in the rough.

10. A labor of love

This idiom means work that is done for the love of it, rather than for financial gain.

Example: She spent months knitting a sweater for her granddaughter, considering it a labor of love.

11. Love is blind

This idiom means that when one is in love, they do not see any faults or shortcomings in the object of their affection.

Example: Even though her partner was lazy and inconsiderate, she loved him anyway because love is blind.

12. A ray of sunshine

This idiom means someone or something that brings happiness and hope to a difficult situation.

Example: Her cheerful disposition was like a ray of sunshine on a rainy day.

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