Related and Similar Terms, Proverbs, Expressions, Common Phrases, and Idioms
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Leap of Faith: Making a decision based on trust, not evidence.
- Synonyms: Trust fall, blind commitment, act of faith
- Antonyms: Skepticism, doubt, certainty
- Humorous Quote: “Taking a leap of faith while wearing gravity boots? Overachieve much?”
- Reference: Indiana Jones taking a literal leap of faith in “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.”
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Seeing is Believing: People need to see things with their own eyes to fully accept and believe them.
- Synonyms: Without a doubt, beyond question
- Antonyms: Believe it or not, gut feeling, sixth sense
- Humorous Quote: “Seeing is believing – that’s why I never get in line for invisible food.”
- Song Suggestion: “Seeing is Believing” by Andrew Lloyd Webber from the musical “Aspects of Love.”
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Faith Can Move Mountains: Strong belief can achieve seemingly impossible things.
- Synonyms: Determination wins, power of belief, unwavering faith
- Antonyms: Realism, practicality, common sense
- Humorous Quote: “Faith can move mountains, but let’s not wake up the geologists.”
- Reference: Biblical reference from Matthew 17:20.
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It’s a Leap, Not a Frog: Refers to taking chances, but also maintaining clarity between risks and desperation.
- Synonyms: Calculated risk, sensible gamble
- Humorous Quote: “Leaps of faith are one thing, but kissing frogs hoping for princes should come with insurance.”
External Input on Exploring Belief in Literature, Books, Songs, Poetry, and Movies:
- Book: “Life of Pi” by Yann Martel - A tale of belief and survival, heavily rooted in faith.
- Song: “I Want to Believe” by the American Authors - A tune that emphasizes the leaps we take in the name of faith.
- Poetry: “Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening” by Robert Frost - “The woods are lovely, dark and deep, But I have promises to keep,” – touching upon the faith in one’s commitments.
- Movie: “Field of Dreams” – “If you build it, he will come,” a cinematic masterpiece about believing in the unseen future.
Quizzes: Test Your Belief-Based Cliché Knowledge!
### Which of these is an actual expression involving belief?
- [x] Seeing is believing
- [ ] Believing in green elephants
- [ ] Hopping over the moon
- [ ] Swimming with unicorns
> **Explanation:** "Seeing is Believing" is a standard idiom that suggests verifying things firsthand. Because those who believe in green elephants had better prepare to argue with zoologists.
### True or False: "Faith can move mountains" is a recognized phrase?
- [x] True
- [ ] False
> **Explanation:** It's true! This phrase suggests that great faith can overcome significant obstacles. False, if by "mountains" you meant "weekly laundry," unless, of course, you're really optimistic.
### Choose the real idiom:
- [ ] Kissing frogs and moats
- [ ] Faith in toasters
- [x] Leap of faith
- [ ] Dancing with doubts
> **Explanation:** "Leap of faith" is indeed a recognized idiom meaning to act on belief without solid evidence – though, honestly, dancing with doubts might actually explain my semester in interpretive dance.
### Which one is correct?
- [ ] Building dreams out of cherry fluff
- [x] If you build it, he will come
- [ ] Riding unicorns over rainbows
- [ ] Watching stars in milk jugs
> **Explanation:** "If you build it, he will come" is a phrase from the movie "Field of Dreams," highlighting the power of belief. The others? Sounds like spin-offs of "Alice in Wonderland."
Authored by Persphone Quip, Written to inspire, challenge, and entertain—as always, let your belief guide you, but perhaps steer clear of testy cobras and sticky marshes!
