Following our popular “Health Proverbs, Idioms, and Phrasal Verbs,” we’re excited to share this new article. Explore more health-related words and try out exercises in the Practice section.

Following our popular “Health Proverbs, Idioms, and Phrasal Verbs,” we’re excited to share this new article. Explore more health-related words and try out exercises in the Practice section.

The importance of good health has been promoted for centuries. That’s why there are so many sayings about health in all languages. Here are just a few examples: ‘Cure by food is better than cure by medicine’ (Chinese proverb), ‘A man with a cough can’t conceal himself’ (African proverb), and ‘One day in perfect health is much’ (Arabic proverb). In English, there are many wise health proverbs too. Let’s learn some of them and, most importantly, try to remember their wisdom in our everyday lives and apply these simple rules.

In a world full of stories and sayings we’ve all heard before, clichés often get a bad rap for being unoriginal. But what if there’s more to them than meets the eye? Clichés, like “race against time” or “rising from the ashes,” actually pack a punch of emotion and meaning. They’re like shortcuts in language that instantly bring up powerful images and feelings. So, let’s take a closer look at clichés, explore some common ones, and see how they can actually make our stories richer.
