Lingo

Hard Work & Sacrifice

14 Words

7m

1.
the harder you work, the luckier you get
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The musician knew that success in the music industry requires hard work and dedication, and that the harder you work, the luckier you get.

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if you build it, they will come
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The tech company developed a new app, confident that 'if you build it, they will come' and download it to use for their everyday needs.

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no song, no supper
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"We won't be able to watch the movie tonight if we don't finish cleaning the house.No song, no supper," said the father to his family as they all worked together to tidy up the living room.

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no sweet without (his|) sweat
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"I've been working on this project for weeks, but it's finally paying off.No sweet without sweat," said the entrepreneur as she celebrated the success of her startup.

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5.
revolutions are not made with rose water
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The workers went on strike because they knew that revolutions are not made with rose water, and they had to fight for their rights.

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Rome was not built in a day
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Don’t worry if the project seems overwhelming; Rome was not built in a day.

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you (do not|never) get something for nothing
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Even though he wanted to get in shape, he knew that you don't get something for nothing and that he had to put in the effort to exercise and eat healthy.

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elbow grease is (always|) the best polish
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The gardener knew that keeping a garden beautiful required a lot of physical labor and effort, since elbow grease is the best polish when it comes to maintaining plants and flowers.

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genius is one percent inspiration, (and|) ninety nine percent perspiration
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The musician was known for his incredible talent, but he also knew that practicing every day was the key to his success, since genius is one percent inspiration, ninety-nine percent perspiration.

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10.
God makes the back to the burden
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The soldier knew that he had to be strong and resilient, because God makes the back to the burden, and that he had the inner strength to face the challenges of war.

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the longest way (round|around) is the nearest way home
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The doctor advised his patient to follow the recommended treatment plan, saying that the longest way round is the nearest way home and that taking shortcuts could lead to more health complications in the future.

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12.
money does not grow on trees
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My parents always reminded me that money does not grow on trees, encouraging me to save and spend wisely.

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13.
go big or go home
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You have to be willing to put everything on the line if you want to succeed; it's go big or go home, as they say.

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14.
he who would catch fish must not mind getting wet
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The athlete knew that if he wanted to win the championship, he would have to train hard every day, even in adverse weather conditions, understanding that he who would catch fish must not mind getting wet.

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