love is blind
Meaning: People in love do not see the faults of the one they love.
Language: English
Literally: (Already vivid in English)
Example: “He thinks she's a great singer, but love is blind.”
Category: Daily Life
Origin: An old idea found in Chaucer in the late 14th century and made famous by Shakespeare, who uses "love is blind" in several plays, including The Merchant of Venice.
Equivalents in other languages
- Korean: 눈에 콩깍지가 씌다 (nun-e kongkkakjiga sseuida) — literally: To have bean pods over one's eyes
More idioms — Daily Life
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- Rome wasn't built in a day — Important things take time.
- better late than never — It is better to do something late than not at all.
- be afraid of one's own shadow — To be very timid and easily frightened.
- a blessing in disguise — Something that seems bad at first but turns out well.
- when in Rome, do as the Romans do — Follow local customs when visiting a place.
More English idioms
- not see beyond the end of one's nose — To have a narrow outlook and ignore anything beyond one's immediate concerns.
- shut the stable door after the horse has bolted — To take precautions only after the harm is done.
- many hands make light work — A job is easier when many people share it.
- kick the cat — To take out one's anger on someone weaker or innocent.
- right under one's nose — Very close, yet unnoticed.
- bend over backwards — To make a great effort to help or please someone.