20 small proverbs with meaning
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- much cry little wool
- anger is the weapon of weakness
- neither borrow nor land.
- one should not act in anger
- might is right
- silence is golden
- prevention is better than cure
- A liar has no legs to stand upon
- a journey of 1000 miles begins with a single step.
- keep your face towards the sun, and u will never see the shadow
1. A bad workman always blames his tools.
This proverb is used when someone blames the quality of their equipment or other external factors when they perform a task poorly.
2. A bird in hand is worth two in the bush.
Things we already have are more valuable than what we hope to get.
3. Absence makes the heart grow fonder.
When people we love are not with us, we love them even more.
4. A cat has nine lives.
Cat can survive seemingly fatal events.
5. A chain is only as strong as its weakest link.
One weak part will render the whole weak.
6. Actions speak louder than words.
Actions are a better reflection of one’s character because it’s easy to say things, but difficult to act on them and follow through.
7. A drowning man will clutch at a straw.
When someone is in a difficult situation, s/he will take any available opportunity to improve it.
8. A fool and his money are soon parted.
Foolish people do not know how to hold on to their money.
9. A journey of thousand miles begins with a single step.
Howsoever big a task is, it starts with a small step.
10. All good things come to an end.
Good experiences eventually come to an end.
11. All’s well that ends well.
As long as the outcome is good, problems on the way don’t matter.
12. All roads lead to Rome.
There are many different routes to the same goal.
13. All that glitters is not gold.
Things that look good outwardly may not be as valuable or good.
14. All’s fair in love and war.
One can break the rules of fair play under extenuating circumstances.
15. Always put your best foot forward.
Try as hard as you can or give your best.
16. Among the blind the one-eyed man is king.
An incapable person can gain powerful position if others in the fray are even more incapable.
17. An apple a day keeps the doctor away.
Eating an apple a day will keep you healthy.
18. An empty vessel makes much noise.
Foolish or stupid people are the most talkative.
19. An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.
If someone does something wrong, then they should be punished by same degree of injury or punishment.
20. An idle brain is the devil’s workshop.
If you’ve nothing to do, you’ll likely think of mischief.