Common English phrases coined or popularized by Shakespeare and other classic literature, matched with their meaning and source, one phrase per card.
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- Break the ice
- To initiate interaction or conversation in an awkward situation. From The Taming of the Shrew.
- Wild goose chase
- A futile or pointless pursuit with little chance of success. From Romeo and Juliet.
- Heart of gold
- A kind and good-hearted person. From Henry V.
- Too much of a good thing
- An excess of something desirable can be harmful or unpleasant. From As You Like It.
- All's well that ends well
- A good or happy ending makes everything worthwhile, regardless of difficulties. From the play of that name.
- Wear your heart on your sleeve
- To openly display your emotions or feelings. From Othello.
- Green with envy
- Intensely jealous or envious. From The Merry Wives of Windsor.
- All the world's a stage
- Life is like a theatrical performance where people play different roles. From As You Like It.
- To be or not to be
- The fundamental existential question about whether life is worth living. From Hamlet.
- Winter of our discontent
- A sad, unhappy, or gloomy period. From Richard III.
- Brave new world
- An exciting but uncertain or unknown new reality or situation. From The Tempest.
- Pound of flesh
- A debt or obligation that is due, especially one paid with difficulty or cruelty. From The Merchant of Venice.
- In a pickle
- In a difficult, awkward, or troublesome situation. From The Tempest.
- Salad days
- A youthful, inexperienced, or carefree time of life. From Antony and Cleopatra.
- Tower of strength
- A reliable, dependable person or thing that provides strong support. From Richard III.
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