MOST COMMON IDIOMS

To have no money

Example:

He does not have two beans to rub together.

Although things are currently bad, they could have been worse.

Example:

I lost all their possessions due to the flooding. Fortunately, my family is safe. Yeah, nothing so bad but it might have been worse.

To be thankful or grateful for one's good luck usually while avoiding a bad situation

Example:

You should count your lucky stars as you managed to avoid that violent car accident.

NEW IDIOMS

Used to imply that a person's appearance is extremely neat and tidy

Example:

In my impression, Jade never has a hair out of place.

A crazy, strange, or eccentric person

Example:

Mary is a queer duck. She live in a house full of cats.

Used to refer to the opposite aspect of a subject or a situation

Example:

Sometimes, I get lonely when living alone but the other side of the coin is that I have amazing freedom.

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TODAY
Candy is Dandy but Liquor is Quicker
Candy is a good thing to offer someone to get them to do something, but liquor will work more quickly when  convincing someone to do something.
Example: .

Daughter: So I really want all my friends to have a great time. I was thinking it would be a good idea to have some candy out on the tables for people to snack on.

Mother: Well, if you want them to really enjoy themselves, candy is dandy but liquor is quicker.

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