Proverbs
There are many sayings and proverbs in English, here is a list of some of them together with their meanings:
– Two wrongs don’t make a right.
If somebody comitted something wrong against you, don’t think about taking revenge for it, it whole situation will be even worse.
– The pen is mightier than the sword.
Instead of aggression you should always use your own words, ideas to convince other people.
– No man is an island.
Everybody needs help.
– Fortune favours the bold.
If you are willing to take risks you will succeed.
– People who live in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones.
We shouldn’t criticise others as we are not perfect either.
– The early bird catches the worm.
Try to act in time, ahead of the others and you will win.
– Never look a gift horse in the mouth.
If you get a present, don’t cricise it.
– God helps those who help themselves.
You shouldn’t just sit and wait for help, you have to take steps, too, to be able to achieve your goals.
– Easy come,easy go.
If we get something without making any effort for it, we usually lose it quickly.
– There is no time like the present.
If you have to do something, you shouldn’t postpone it.
– You can’t judge a book by its cover.
We sould never judge anyone or anything just by the looks.
– Good things come to those who wait.
Be patient.
– The grass is always greener on the other side.
We always want what we cannot have.
– Don’t count your chickens before they hatch.
Don’t think about what you would like to do if you succeed, because your plans might not work out as you’ve palnned.
– Honesty is the best policy.
Always be fair and honest, this is the easiest, the simplest solution.
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