VisualLang

Possibility & Impossibility

19 Words

10m

1.
you can lead a horse to water, but you cannot make (him|it|her) drink
content.sentence

The parent can offer guidance and support, but if the child doesn't want to change, he won't improve.As the saying goes, you can lead a horse to water, but you cannot make him drink.

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above black there is no color (, and above salt there is no savor|)
content.sentence

The political situation had become so unstable that people felt that above black there is no color, and that the country was on the brink of collapse.

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every man (has|hath) a fool in his sleeve
content.sentence

Even the most successful businessmen have made foolish decisions at some point in their careers, proving that every man has a fool in his sleeve.

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fools (may|might) sometimes speak to the (purpose|point)
content.sentence

The supervisor had always dismissed the suggestions of the new employee, but when she offered a unique perspective that solved a long-standing issue, he realized that even fools may sometimes speak to the purpose.

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if things were to be done twice, all would be wise
content.sentence

After the project failed, the team leader realized that if things were to be done twice, all would be wise, and vowed to learn from their mistakes.

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6.
(whatever|what) man has done, man may do
content.sentence

Don't be discouraged by the challenges ahead, remember that whatever man has done, man may do.

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7.
lightning never strikes the same place twice
content.sentence

When their house was burglarized, Tom and his family were devastated, but their neighbors tried to console them by saying that lightning never strikes the same place twice.

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a ragged colt may make a good horse
content.sentence

Although the new employee lacked experience, the hiring manager believed that a ragged colt may make a good horse and decided to give them a chance.

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9.
a stream cannot rise above its source
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Despite their ambition and hard work, the small business owners realized that a stream cannot rise above its source, and decided to seek outside help to expand their business.

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10.
hares (may|might|can) pull dead lions by the beard
content.sentence

In the world of politics, it's important to remember that hares may pull dead lions by the beard, as even the most influential leaders can fall from grace if they become too complacent or lose the support of the people.

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11.
the age of miracles is (long|) past
content.sentence

I know you're struggling with your finances, but don't count on winning the lottery to solve your problems.The age of miracles is past, and you need to start budgeting and saving your money.

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12.
if something sounds too good to be true, it probably is
content.sentence

When my friend got excited about an investment opportunity that promised astronomical returns with minimal risk, I cautioned her that if something sounds too good to be true, it probably is and urged her to do more research before investing any money.

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13.
men may meet but mountains never
content.sentence

Trying to explain why the two companies could not merge, the CEO told the board that men may meet but mountains never, referring to the significant cultural and organizational differences that would make integration extremely challenging.

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14.
you cannot lose what you never had
content.sentence

He was heartbroken when the guy he liked started dating someone else, but I reminded him that you can't lose what you never had.He realized that he'd been building a fantasy in his head and decided to focus on finding someone who was actually available.

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15.
(you|one) cannot serve two masters
content.sentence

When my friend was trying to please both her parents and her partner, I reminded her that you cannot serve two masters.She needed to prioritize her own needs and values.

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16.
you cannot get a quart into a pint pot
content.sentence

As a project manager, I try to be realistic about timelines and resources.You cannot get a quart into a pint pot, so it's important to set achievable goals.

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17.
you cannot please (everyone|everybody)
content.sentence

When I became a manager, I learned that you cannot please everyone.It's better to focus on doing what's best for the team as a whole.

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if wishes were horses (, the beggars would ride|)
content.sentence

The athlete wished to win the championship, but her coach reminded her that if wishes were horses, the beggars would ride and that she needed to train hard and stay focused to succeed.

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19.
an empty (sack|bag) (cannot|will not) stand upright
content.sentence

The coach reminded his team that an empty sack cannot stand upright, emphasizing the importance of proper nutrition for optimal athletic performance.

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