Here you will learn 9 English idioms for giving advice and warning.
a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush, actions speak louder than words
Learning idioms will help you sound more native and improve your confidence when speaking English.
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English idioms for giving advice and warning
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Hi there. This is Harry. And welcome to my English learning podcast Speak Better English where I try to help you to get a better understanding of the English language. So you will be able to communicate in English in a better and more professional way.
So what do I have for you now? We’re going to take a look at English idioms for giving advice and warnings. Often they’re very similar.
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The first one is about chewing
don’t bite off more than you can chew
Meaning: we use it when we want to tell somebody just to take it easy, don’t take on more work than you can physically handle, don’t be overly ambitious
Example:
Don’t bite off more than you can chew. Take a moment to prepare a schedule that makes you feel productive and take one step at a time.
don’t count your chickens before they hatch
Meaning: don’t get ahead of yourself; don’t count on something that hasn’t actually happened yet
Example:
Don’t count your chickens before they hatch. Wait until you get the confirmation by email because many things can happen before the contract is signed.
English idioms for giving advice and warning
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English idioms for giving advice and warning
a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush
Meaning: to be happy with what you have rather than to be overly ambitious and you end up with nothing
Example:
You shouldn’t quit your current job unless you’ve got a firm offer. A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.
actions speak louder than words
Meaning: what you do is more significant than what you say; don’t just say something, do something
Example:
Don’t forget to switch the light off. Even simple actions help the environment. Remember, actions speak louder than words.
English idioms for giving advice and warning
a blessing in disguise
Meaning: something that seems negative at first that eventually turns out to be positive
Example:
I’m glad that my father persuaded me not to change my course, it was a blessing in disguise.
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English idioms for giving advice and warning
add insult to injury
Or we can say, don’t add insult to injury
Meaning: to make matters worse; literally not only you’re injured but someone also insults you
Examples:
I bought a new expensive phone last week but it doesn’t work. What adds insult to injury is that my old one is still working perfectly.
Ending the season with a 16-point loss to the worst team in the league really adds insult to injury.
a penny saved is a penny earned
Meaning: it’s just as important to save money as it is to earn money
Example:
I don’t need to waste my time or money. I just wait for a better opportunity. A penny saved is a penny earned.
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English idioms for giving advice and warning
asleep at the wheel
Meaning: to fail to perform your duties and responsibilities; not paying attention to something really important
Example:
Their legal team was asleep at the wheel and didn’t read the fine print.
Rome wasn’t built in a day
Meaning: be patient; it takes time to accomplish a complex task or create something great
Example:
A little bit of persistence can go a long way. Don’t forget that Rome wasn’t built in a day.
Here is my list of English idioms about advice and warning:
- don’t bite off more than you can chew
- don’t count your chickens before they hatch
- a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush
- actions speak louder than words
- a blessing in disguise
- add insult to injury
- a penny saved is a penny earned
- asleep at the wheel
- Rome wasn’t built in a day
And as always, I appreciate your listening. If you want to contact me, then you can do so at www.englishlessonviaskype.com. Stay alert, and I’ll talk to you again soon.
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