Meaning
Выражение «What Goes Around Comes Around» означает, что все поступки, хорошие или плохие, рано или поздно возвращаются к человеку. Это своего рода напоминание о том, что наши действия имеют последствия, и наша судьба часто зависит от нашей собственной моральной позиции и поведения.
Применение: Это выражение часто используется, чтобы подчеркнуть важность этичного поведения и честности. Например, если кто-то совершает плохой поступок и позже сталкивается с негативными последствиями, можно сказать «What Goes Around Comes Around», указывая на связь между его действиями и результатами. Также, если кто-то делает добро, это добро вернется к нему обратно, что делает это выражение универсальным и позитивным.
Example
Your lies stop here. Just remember that what goes around comes around.
Spreading gossip around the office is going to backfire on you. What goes around comes back around.
I truly believe that what goes around comes around. If you share your time and energy doing good, good will find its way to you.
What is an Idiom
An idiom is a phrase or expression that usually presents a figurative, non-literal meaning attached to the phrase. Idioms are not just used in conversations – they're also very common in literature, movies, and music. We utilize them to convey a message in a concise and effective manner, and often have deep cultural or historical significance. They help to create a vivid and memorable image in the minds of the audience.
Idioms are difficult because they do not mean what they literally state. Communication challenges emerge when you translate an idiom in your language; it will not make sense or if it does make sense you may miss the intended meaning.
How to Study Idioms
- Read them. Read books, newspapers, magazine articles, online articles for exposure in written material.
- Watch them. Watch TV shows and movies in English! There are so many streaming services available for you to choose from. Listen attentively and try to understand the context in which they are used.
- Use them. Talk to native speakers and try to incorporate common idioms into your conversations. Try using them during conversations with friends, family, coworkers, or through text.
- Practice. Practice. Practice. Remember that you can't learn all of them! So start with a few that you understand and build your library of idioms from there!
