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Plants & Flower Idioms

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be barking up the wrong tree

to be wrong about the reason for something or the way to achieve something

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beat around the bush

to avoid talking about a difficult or embarrassing subject; speak indirectly

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needle in a haystack

something that is impossible or very difficult to find

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extend an olive branch

to do or say something in order to show that you want to end a disagreement with someone; to offer peace

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shrinking violet

a very shy person, who avoids contact with others if possible

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come up roses

to turn out very well; a positive result

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hit the hay

go to sleep

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can't see the wood for the trees

an't see the whole situation clearly because you're looking too closely at small details

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fresh as a daisy

feel energetic and lively

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make hay while the sun shines

make good use of the chance to do something while it lasts

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nip it in the bud

stop a problem from becoming serious by dealing with it

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a rolling stone gathers no moss

an ambitious person is more successful than a person not trying to achieve anything

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clutch at straws

be in such a desperate situation as to resort to even the most unlikely means of salvation

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come out smelling of roses

to have people believe that you are good and honest after a difficult situation that could have made you seem bad or dishonest

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cut down the tall poppy

criticising people who stand out from the crowd

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gild the lily

to improve or decorate something that is already perfect and therefore spoil it

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