Learn English idioms & phrases using MILK - Learn English phrases and idioms using the word 'milk'

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English Addict with Mr Duncan


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English is full of all sorts of interesting words and sentences.
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Today I'm going to tell you about an English idiom and an English proverb related to one thing.
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MILK
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first of all, the idiom is...'To milk something' In its usual form the sentence milk something
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refers to obtaining milk from an animal...
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You milk a cow. You milk a goat.
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However as an idiom to milk something means to make more of an event or situation than is reasonable.
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For example - You have a slight cold, but you insist on being treated as if you have something really serious wrong with you.
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You want to get as much attention as possible and take advantage of the situation.
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Be careful, you might end up being accused of milking the slight cold you have, so as to get more attention than is necessary.
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Normally when something bad happens to someone, we will show a certain amount of sympathy and give comfort.
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But you have to be careful not to milk that kindness.
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To take advantage of someone over a period of time can also be referred to as 'milking'.
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This often relates to the misuse of trust and money.
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''He was milking the company accounts for many months before being caught.''
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There is also a proverb in English that concerns 'milk', which is...
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This phrase means that there is no point in getting upset over something that has already occurred.
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The event has already happened and there is nothing you can do about it.
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''There is no use crying over spilt milk.''
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On a positive note...
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is a nice expression that describes the care and consideration given by people.
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Genuine care and compassion is the milk of human kindness.
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