Speak like a Native: Paradoxical Phrases 

Time is valuable and should not be wasted.

Having fewer things can be more effective or attractive.

Less work always produces better results.

Change happens regularly and is unavoidable.

"You have to spend money to make money" means...

Investment is often necessary to earn profits.

"The more you learn, the less you know" means...

Learning reveals how much there is still to learn.

Consistent effort often leads to success.

An exception can suggest that a general rule exists.

Exceptions are more important than rules.

"The grass is always greener on the other side" means...

People often think others have better situations than they do.

"You have to be cruel to be kind" means...

Sometimes being strict or firm helps someone in the long run.

"The more things change, the more they stay the same" means...

Despite changes, many fundamental aspects remain unchanged.

"Time is money" means...