Life

Lesson 1

Live on the edge

Title: Live on the edge

Meaning: to lead an exciting or dangerous lifestyle

Example

He's always been an adrenaline junkie and loves to live on the edge

Been around

Title: Been around

Meaning: (existed) been present and active

Example

This is not a new viral video; it's been around for a couple of years

From cradle to grave

Title: From cradle to grave

Meaning: The phrase is used to refer to something that spans a human lifetime

Example

He was a difficult man; from the cradle to the grave, he was constantly angry or upset

Off grid

Title: Off grid

Meaning: disconnected from municipal utility systems

Example

Tony built an off-grid bunker, complete with non-perishable food, a water purification system, and solar panels

Light of one’s life

Title: Light of one’s life

Meaning: someone who makes one very happy

Example

Because he was there with him through everything, he saw him as the light of his life

when life gives you lemons

Title: when life gives you lemons

Meaning: make the best out of a difficult situation

Example

She tried to live by the motto 'when life gives you lemons, make lemonade

The smell of an oily rag

Title: The smell of an oily rag

Meaning: a slim or frugal amount 

Example

When we were students, we didn't have much money and we got by on the smell of an oily rag most days

silver lining

Title: silver lining

Meaning: sadness or unpleasant things can have a positive side effect

Example

If it's the tough time in your life, it comes with many silver linings

Way forward

Title: Way forward

Meaning: the only way to succeed

Example

I believe that digital learning is the way forward

A smooth sea never made a skilled sailor

Title: A smooth sea never made a skilled sailor

Meaning: a proverb that means easy situations can never improve you or make you better

Example

You are just cutting days in the comfort of your home and spending your parents' money. You need to really get out and face the actual life. Remember, a smooth sea has never made a skilled sailor

Turn over a new leaf

Title: Turn over a new leaf

Meaning: to alter your behaviour in a positive way

Example

He has not been in trouble this year. He has really turned over a new leaf

Once bitten, twice shy

Title: Once bitten, twice shy

Meaning: a bad experience cause to believe caution

Example

I will never work with Peter again. He expects everyone to do the work on his behalf, once bitten twice shy