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5 silver idioms, with pictures

Look at the picture, read the meaning, and listen to the example.

A smiling woman in a green sweater stands outside and looks up at a dark gray storm cloud with a thick, bright, shiny silver edge. A box with a plant and a mug sits by her feet.

What does “A silver lining” mean?

“A silver lining” means something good in a bad situation.

Example: My car broke down. The silver lining was a long walk in the sun.

Emoji clue: cloud, silver medal

A happy baby in a fancy crib holds a shiny silver spoon. The room has tall windows, a big gold-framed painting, and a smiling nanny in a uniform beside the crib.

What does “Born with a silver spoon” mean?

“Born with a silver spoon” means born in a rich family, so life is easy.

Example: He was born with a silver spoon, so he never worried about money.

Emoji clue: baby, silver medal, spoon

A team of happy scientists in white coats stands around a glass case in a lab. Inside the case, a single big shiny silver bullet-shaped metal cylinder glows on a red cushion. A big messy whiteboard full of problems is behind them.

What does “A silver bullet” mean?

“A silver bullet” means a simple answer that fixes a hard problem.

Example: There is no silver bullet for this problem. We need time.

Emoji clue: silver medal, water pistol

A smiling waiter in a vest carries a big shiny silver platter. On the platter lies a gold key and a small house model. A surprised young man in casual clothes reaches out to take it.

What does “Handed to you on a silver platter” mean?

“Handed to you on a silver platter” means given to you with no work.

Example: Nothing came to her on a silver platter. She worked for it.

Emoji clue: open hands, silver medal, plate with fork and knife

A confident man in a sharp suit stands on a small stage and talks with open hands. A crowd of smiling people in front of him nods and claps, and a few hold up thumbs up.

What does “A silver tongue” mean?

“A silver tongue” means the skill of talking in a way that makes people agree.

Example: He has a silver tongue, so everyone listens to him.

Emoji clue: silver medal, tongue

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100 common English idioms and their meanings

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