Meaning of the word "the same fire that melts the butter, hardens the egg" in English
What does "the same fire that melts the butter, hardens the egg" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
the same fire that melts the butter, hardens the egg
US /ðə seɪm faɪər ðæt melts ðə ˈbʌtər, ˈhɑːrdənz ðə eɡ/
UK /ðə seɪm faɪə ðæt melts ðə ˈbʌtə, ˈhɑːdnz ðə eɡ/
Idiom
the same circumstances can have opposite effects on different people or things depending on their nature
Example:
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One person thrives under pressure while another crumbles; the same fire that melts the butter, hardens the egg.
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Don't expect everyone to react to the crisis in the same way; remember, the same fire that melts the butter, hardens the egg.