Certainly! Here are the popular phrases and their corresponding meanings:
1. Final drinking tube:
- Correct phrase: last straw
- Meaning: The last in a series of irritating or challenging events that leads to a final reaction.
2. Recapture ones respiration:
- Correct phrase: catch my breath
- Meaning: To pause and breathe deeply after physical exertion or a moment of surprise.
3. Confront the tune:
- Correct phrase: face the music
- Meaning: To accept and deal with the consequences of one's actions or decisions.
4. Peruse lines below one but above the other:
- Correct phrase: read between the lines
- Meaning: To understand the hidden or implied meaning in a situation or communication.
5. Diversity is the seasoning of existence:
- Correct phrase: variety is the spice of life
- Meaning: Differences and changes make life more interesting and enjoyable.
Now, for the explanations of the common proverbs:
1. "You can make it easy for someone to do something but you cannot force them to do it."
- Proverb: You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink.
- Meaning: You can provide opportunities or assistance to someone, but you cannot make them take advantage of it if they are not willing.
2. "When you are visiting another place you should follow the customs of the..."
- Proverb: When in Rome, do as the Romans do.
- Meaning: Adapt your behavior to the customs and traditions of the place you are visiting to show respect and avoid misunderstandings.
