7 phrases invented by Shakespeare that we use even today
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The Bard of Avon, William Shakespeare, is one of the greatest writers in the English language. Here we list down eight phrases coined by him, that we use even today.
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It used to depict envy and jealousy. The phrase was first used by Shakespeare in 'Othello- Act 3, Scene 3.
Green-eyed monster
It means being in a difficult situation. It was used in 'The Tempest', Act 5, Scene 1.
In a pickle
It's used for situations where one often overlooks a person's flaws, because they love them. Shakespeare used the phrase in 'The Merchant of Venice', 'Henry V', and also in 'The Two Gentlemen of Verona'.
Love is blind
The phrase refers to one's youth. Shakespeare used it in 'Antony and Cleopatra', Act 1, Scene 5.
Salad days
It means to openly show one's feelings. It was first used by Shakespeare in 'Othello', Act 1, Scene.
Wear my heart on my sleeve
The phrase is used in context of when something helpful is perceived to be hurtful. Shakespeare used it in 'Hamlet', Act 3, Scene 4.
Cruel to be kind
It refers to a pursuit which doesn't lead to anything. Shakespears first used it in 'Romeo and Juliet', Act 2, Scene 4.