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It Never Rains but That It Pours
proverbA more traditional, emphatic variant asserting that difficulties and calamities inevitably strike in clusters
↗It Occurs to Someone That
phraseAn idea, thought, or realization suddenly comes into someone's mind
↗It Pays to Advertise
proverbMaking your skills, products, or intentions known publicly generates clear, positive returns and opportunities
↗It Takes a Heap O' Livin' to Make a House a Home
proverbThe traditional poetic phrasing emphasizing that heartfelt perseverance and shared living turn an ordinary shelter into a true haven.
↗It Takes a Heap of Living to Make a House a Home
proverbPhysical architecture only becomes a sanctuary of emotional solace through years of shared trials, love, and sacrifice.
↗It Takes a Lot of Living to Make a House a Home
proverbA modern formulation affirming that enduring shared adversity and unconditional love are required to transform a physical dwelling into a sanctuary.
↗It Takes a Village
proverbAn enduring wisdom stating that protecting the vulnerable and weathering severe crises necessitates the concerted commitment of the entire collective.
↗It Takes a Village to Raise a Child
proverbAn entire community of diverse people must interact and cooperate for a child to develop into a healthy, upright adult.
↗It Takes All Kinds
proverbAn observation that human society is enriched and sustained by a wide assortment of differing temperaments and reactions to crisis.
↗It Takes All Kinds to Make a World
proverbA timeless reminder that the world requires varied capabilities, temperaments, and forms of quiet bravery to function.
↗It Takes All Sorts
proverbA British idiom-proverb expressing tolerance and acknowledgment of the diverse human personalities that emerge during trials.
↗It Takes All Sorts to Make a World
proverbThe complete British maxim stating that global civilization functions only because people differ widely in temperaments and skills.
↗It Takes One to Know One
idiomUsed to suggest that someone who identifies a flaw or trait in another person possesses that same quality.; A retort indicating that the person criticizing another shares the very same negative characteristic.
↗It Takes Two to Make a Quarrel
proverbAn argument or conflict requires the active engagement of both individuals; one person alone cannot sustain it.
↗It Takes Two to Quarrel
proverbA concise variation expressing that discord cannot exist without two opposing participants actively clashing.
↗It Takes Two to Tango
proverbBoth individuals or parties involved in a situation or conflict share mutual responsibility for it.; Both people or factions involved in an enterprise, negotiation, or complicated dispute share accountability.
↗It Took Nixon to Go to China
idiomOnly an uncompromising, established figure has the political credibility to execute an unexpected, unorthodox policy change.
↗It's a Long Road That Has No Turning
proverbAdversity and hardships will eventually end, and life circumstances will change for the better.
↗It's a Man's World
idiomSociety, history, or conventional authority has traditionally been controlled by or biased toward men.
↗It's a Piece of Cake
idiomA task or activity that is exceptionally simple, effortless, and easy to accomplish.
↗It's a Scorcher
idiomRefers to a day with extremely high temperatures and blistering, sweltering heat.
↗It's a Tough Job, but Someone's Got to Do It
proverbAn acknowledgement that an unpleasant or hazardous responsibility must be carried out
↗It's All Fun and Games Until Someone Loses an Eye
proverbReckless, rowdy amusement may seem entertaining initially, but it inevitably turns tragic if someone gets hurt
↗It's an Ill Bird That Fouls Its Own Nest
proverbOnly a shameful, disloyal person brings disgrace to or slanders their own family, community, or homeland.
↗It's an Ill Wind
proverbAn unfortunate, unmitigated calamity that produces no benefit whatsoever for anyone.
↗It's an Ill Wind That Blows No Good
proverbA concise proverb stating that very few misfortunes occur without providing some indirect benefit.
↗It's an Ill Wind That Blows No One Any Good
proverbA phrasing signifying that virtually every adversity generates an advantage for someone.
↗It's an Ill Wind That Blows Nobody Any Good
proverbEven the most unfortunate circumstance usually brings some advantage or opportunity to someone.
↗It's an Ill Wind That Blows Nobody Good
proverbA traditional variation expressing that almost every misfortune yields a benefit to at least one party.
↗It's Better to Ask Forgiveness than Permission
proverbActing boldly and swiftly is often more effective than waiting for bureaucratic approval
↗It's Better to Be Judged by Twelve than to Be Carried by Six
proverbIt is preferable to defend oneself decisively and face legal trial than to be killed and carried to a grave
↗It's Crunch Time
idiomA critical period of intense pressure right before a major deadline when decisive effort is demanded.
↗It's Easier to Ask Forgiveness than to Get Permission
proverbGetting prior authorization involves red tape and delay, whereas securing pardon after taking necessary action is easier
↗It's in the Bag
idiomAn outcome, victory, or success is virtually assured and guaranteed.
↗It's Lonely at the Top
proverbHolding high status or ultimate leadership often brings isolation, as few share your heavy responsibilities
↗It's Never Too Late to Mend
proverbOne can always correct past mistakes, restore what was harmed, or adopt a better course of action
↗It's No Skin off My Nose
idiomIt does not affect, concern, or bother me at all, causing no personal loss or inconvenience.
↗It's Not over 'til the Fat Lady Sings
proverbAn ongoing struggle or contest is never decided until the very last moment
↗It's Not over Till the Fat Lady Sings
proverbDo not assume the final outcome of an event until it has completely concluded
↗It's Not over Until the Fat Lady Sings
proverbOne should not assume the final outcome of an ongoing trial until the very end
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