介绍:
1）The blind leading the blind
-Alfred offered to be my guide in the city, but since he is new in town, it is a case of the blind leading the blind
-Jill is helping me with taxes, but since she has never filled out taxes before, it is like the blind leading the blind
-I tried explaining computer coding to my little sister, but it was a case of the blind leading the blind
Definition: the incompetent leading others who are also incompetent.
Etymology: This appears in the Bible- Let they go, they are ye blynde leaders of ye blynde. Wha one blinde leadeth another, they fall both i ye diche.
2）The salt of the Earth
-Greg is salt of the earth, he will always help people in need.
-Peter is the salt of the earth, he has adopted 5 children and put them through college.
-Kimmy is the salt of the earth for working overtime in place of her pregnant colleague.
Definition: Those of great worth and reliability.
Etymology: The phrase 'the salt of the earth' derives from the Bible- Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men.
-emphasis on the fact that salt is actually very useful in ancient history. When it was a means to preserve food.
3）Reap what you sow
-The Queen alienated everyone in her court, she reaped what she sowed when no one helped her when she was in prison.
-Walter needed to watch the way he peddled drugs, because he will reap what he sows.
-Amanda warned her kids not to break bad, otherwise they will reap what they sow.
Definition: Your deeds, good or bad, will repay you in kind.
Etymology: From the bible, galatians.
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