English expressions

Not the end of the world
Meaning: used

for saying that something bad is not really as serious as someone thinks it is.

Examples:

It would be great if I got this teaching position, but I guess it isn't the end of the world if they pass me over.

I've enjoyed my time in international football, but it won't be the end of the world if I'm not selected again.

You need to know that it is not the end of the world if it doesn't go your way.

Not the only fish in the sea
Meaning: Not the only suitable thing, opportunity, or person one can find.

Examples:

I know you are broken up about Janet leaving you, but she's not the only fish in the sea.

I'm pretty disappointed that I didn't get the job, but I'm trying to remind myself it's not the only fish in the sea.

Comments

Lucky 王乐乐

@Mindy good reading ! And thanks for your sharing the meaning in chinese

2021.03.28 14:42
Angie_zheng

@Lucky 王乐乐 gracias, mi corazon

2021.03.27 19:48
Lyudmila

Thank you! Perfectly said

2021.03.27 17:20
개리 Gary

@Lucky 王乐乐ありがとう，でも褒め過ぎますよ。

2021.03.27 17:15
Lucky 王乐乐

@개리 Gary wow this is perfect. Great fluidity, intonation when speaking, and articulation. 👍

2021.03.27 17:12
Lucky 王乐乐

@Alexander it see

2021.03.27 17:11
Lucky 王乐乐

@Angie_zheng this is perfect !

2021.03.27 17:10
Angie_zheng

Mike: I am sic as a parrot now! Maria: What's wrong with you? Mick: My girlfriend just left me! Maria: Come on, it is not the end of the world. Mike: She is so good, I won't find a better one. Maria: I know, but she is not the only fish in the sea.

2021.03.27 17:05
개리 Gary

@Alexander thank you.

2021.03.27 17:03
Alexander

@개리 Gary Perfect 👍

2021.03.27 17:02
Alexander

In Russian language we have full analog of the first idiom. We say "это не конец света". I guess automatic translation will not correct in this case. It maybe "end of the light" in autotranslate, but it's wrong.

2021.03.27 16:55
Cherish

Thanks for share ..👍

2021.03.27 16:50