English - Proverbs
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| Once bitten twice shy. | Bad experience first time will make you hesitate the second time.
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| The pot calls the kettle black. | Don't criticiz someone for imperfections because you yourself, are also imperfect in many ways.
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| Strike while the iron is hot. | Seize the opportunity when it presents itself.
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| Silence is golden. | Being quiet is important.
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| God helps those who help themselves. | Do your part. Help yourself.
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| Don't judge a book by its cover. | Don't judge by appearance.
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| All that glitters is not gold. | Sth may not be what it looks like.
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| All's well that ends well. | Everything has turned out satisfactorily, even though the outcome has been uncertain.
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| Nothing is certain but death and taxes. | Benjamin Franklin. 1706-90
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| Make hay while the sun shines. | Seize the opportunity.
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| Time flies when you're having fun. | You don't notice the time when you're enjoying.
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| Never speak ill of the dead. | Don't say bad things about the dead.
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| Actions speak louder than words. | If u do it, it proves it.
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| Don't cross that bridge until you get to it. | Don't worry about a problem until you get to it.
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| Don't make a mountain out of a molehill. | Don't exaggerate.
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| Where there's muck there's money. | If you are willing to work for it, there's $.
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| Fine words butter no turnips. | Words don't do anthing. Promises don't equal the results.
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| Live and let live. | Be tolerant, respect other people.
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| There's a time for everything. | There's a right moment to everything.
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| Little strokes fell great oaks. | If you work a little by little you will achieve.
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| All's fair in love and war. | The end justifies all.
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| Laughter is the best medicine. | Laughing cures all wounds.
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| Bad news travels fast. | Bad news get around fast.
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| There is safety in numbers. | If more people walking at night, the safer you'll be.
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| It takes two to tango. | It takes 2 to do anything.
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| There are two sdies to every questions. | There are differet perspective.
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| Slow but sure wins the race. | Slow and steady will bring you the result.
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| Let sleeping dogs lie. | Don't bring out the problem, don't tackle a problem.
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| Give credit where credit is due. | Recognition should be given to the deserved.
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| Tomorrow is another day. | Don't worry about it.
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