2.1 Common Colloquial Phrases & Idioms:
⢠âPay dividendsâ â Meaning: to bring good results over time. â Example: âLearning new words every day will pay dividends later.â
⢠âSnowball effectâ â Meaning: gradual build-up that grows larger faster. â Example: âSaving just a dollar a day creates a snowball effect in your bank account.â
⢠âIn the long runâ â Meaning: over a long period of time. â Example: âExercising daily is hard at first, but in the long run, itâs worth it.â