Meaning
Ví dụ, khi ai đó đang gặp khó khăn trong công việc hoặc cuộc sống cá nhân, bạn có thể nói với họ rằng «It’s always darkest before dawn» để an ủi và khuyến khích họ không bỏ cuộc. Điều này giúp họ giữ vững niềm tin rằng mọi chuyện sẽ tốt đẹp hơn sau thời gian khó khăn hiện tại.
Ý nghĩa của câu này không chỉ dừng lại ở việc an ủi mà còn khuyến khích sự kiên trì và lòng tin vào tương lai tươi sáng. Nó trở thành một lời nhắc nhở tích cực rằng sau những thử thách, sẽ có một khởi đầu mới và tốt đẹp hơn đang chờ đợi.Similar phrases: "The darkest hour is just before dawn", "the night is darkest just before dawn"
Example
I can't believe this has happened to me. But you know what they say, 'It's always darkest before dawn.'
My whole life has been full of ups and downs, but I know that it's always darkest before dawn.
I just got laid off but it's always darkest before dawn, right? Things have a way of working themselves out.
Have you heard of that saying, 'It's always darkest before dawn'? I never understood what it meant until I lost everything in the hurricane. I'm so grateful that we're alive and back on our feet.
Quiz
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!
