to rack one's brain

PROVERBS What is Proverbs ?  " A short well known sentence or phrase that gives advice or says that something is generally true in life" or  "A brief popular saying that gives advice about how people should live or that expresses a belief  that is generally thought to be true . Or "A proverb is a short, pithy saying that expresses a traditionally held truth or piece of advice, based on common sense or experience . Why do we use Proverbs ? "To teach and educate the audience." The most important function of proverbs is to teach and educate the audience . They often contain expert advice, with a role for educating the readers on what they may face if they do something. Since proverbs are usually metaphorical and indirect, they allow writers to express their messages in a less harsh way.  Here are 30 some Proverbs:- (i)    A bad excuse is better than none               Definition:- Always give an excuse even if it's a poor one . (ii)    A bad penny always

  2 0 Idioms About School, Education and Academic Learning Idioms are an important part of everyday English. We use them all the time in both speaking and writing . Here are 40 idioms related to education. When you are finished reading the article, try  the practice exercise. 1.     to draw a blank:   to get no result or response or to fail to remember                                                                     something .                                                 He said we had met before, but I just drew a                                                                     blank. 2.     to put one's thinking cap on: to think seriously about something .                                                     I need some interesting suggestions so if you                                                        can  put your thinking cap on I had be grateful . 3.     to figure something out: to finally understand something or                                               

Hang in there : Don't give up Cutting corners: Doing something poorly in order to save time or money  Break a leg: Good luck Go- Getter: A person who is active, energetic, and has the initiative to pursue the things they want  Cool as a cucumber: Calm even in difficult or frustrating situations Go pear-shaped: To fail, to go wrong A plum job: An easy, pleasant job that also pays well A bite at the cherry: An opportunity to achieve something The cherry on the cake: The  final thing that makes something perfect Second banana: A person in a subservient position  The apple of someone's eye: At the present moment, for now To go bananas: To go crazy As red as a cherry: Very red Down-To-Earth:- Sensible and realistic Oddball: A weirdo or a strange person Elbow grease: Hard physical effort Joined at the hip : To be exceptionally close to someone Cheapskate: Someone who hates to spend money Daredevil: Someone who takes unnecessary risks