30 proverbs with their meaning
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“Two wrongs don’t make a right.”
Explanation- if someone has done something bad, then taking a revenge will only make things worse.
“The pen is mightier than the sword.”
Explanation- Convincing people by using one’s own thoughts or ideas or words which are considered to be more effective than forcing people to do something.
“When in Rome, do as the Romans.”
Explanation- Trying to mimic like people around. (It is more used when people travel to different places and notice people doing things differently)
“The squeaky wheel gets the grease.”
Explanation- Complain about something to get the service done. Don’t wait patiently because no one will help you.
“No man is an island.”
Explanation- Every individual need help at one moment of their life and cannot live completely independently.
“Fortune favors the bold.”
Explanation- God gives everything to those people who bravely go after the things which they need rather than those people who prefer to live quietly and safely.
“People who live in glass houses should not throw stones.”
Explanation- If you are not perfect, don’t criticize other people.
“Hope for the best, but prepare for the worst.”
Explanation- You just have to keep yourself prepared because bad things can happen anytime.
“Better late than never.”
Explanation- It is the best thing to complete the tasks on time. But if you are unable to do the tasks on time, then do them later.
“Birds of a feather flock together.”
Explanation- People prefer spending their time with people who have similarities.
“Keep your friends close and your enemies closer.”
Explanation- Just pretend to be friends with your enemy and keep a close watch on them rather than fighting with them openly.
“A picture is worth a thousand words.”
Explanation- Emotions and messages are better conveyed through the pictures rather than the spoken or written explanations.
“There’s no such thing as a free lunch.”
Explanation- The things which are offered for free always have a hidden cost.
“There’s no place like home.”
Explanation- The most comfortable place in the world is our home.
“Discretion is the greater part of valor.”
Explanation- It is always to know the moment when you have to give up rather than always acting brave and getting hurt.
“The early bird catches the worm.”
Explanation- If you want to succeed in life, then you have to wake up and start your work early.
“Never look a gift horse in the mouth.”
Explanation- Don’t question a person who gifts you something.
“You can’t make an omelet without breaking a few eggs.”
Explanation- The time when you try doing something new and people often gets angry. You just need to focus on the outcome rather than worrying about those people.
“God helps those who help themselves.”
Explanation- Do your hard work to achieve your goals rather than waiting for good things to happen.
“You can’t always get what you want.”
Explanation- Don’t complain or squeak about the things which you wanted but couldn’t able to get them.
“Cleanliness is next to godliness.”
Explanation- God like those people who keep themselves clean.
“A watched pot never boils.”
Explanation- If something takes the time to finish, don’t watch it too closely because it will seem like it’s taking forever.
“Beggars can’t be choosers.”
Explanation- If you’re asking for a favor from someone else, you have to take whatever they give you.
“Actions speak louder than words.”
Explanation- Do something meaningful and harder because just saying won’t do anything.
“If it ain’tbroke, don’t fix it.”
Explanation- If you will try to improve something which already works well, you might end up creating new problems.
“Practice makes perfect.”
Explanation- If you want to be perfect at a skill, then you have to do a lot of practice for it.
Explanation- if someone has done something bad, then taking a revenge will only make things worse.
“The pen is mightier than the sword.”
Explanation- Convincing people by using one’s own thoughts or ideas or words which are considered to be more effective than forcing people to do something.
“When in Rome, do as the Romans.”
Explanation- Trying to mimic like people around. (It is more used when people travel to different places and notice people doing things differently)
“The squeaky wheel gets the grease.”
Explanation- Complain about something to get the service done. Don’t wait patiently because no one will help you.
“No man is an island.”
Explanation- Every individual need help at one moment of their life and cannot live completely independently.
“Fortune favors the bold.”
Explanation- God gives everything to those people who bravely go after the things which they need rather than those people who prefer to live quietly and safely.
“People who live in glass houses should not throw stones.”
Explanation- If you are not perfect, don’t criticize other people.
“Hope for the best, but prepare for the worst.”
Explanation- You just have to keep yourself prepared because bad things can happen anytime.
“Better late than never.”
Explanation- It is the best thing to complete the tasks on time. But if you are unable to do the tasks on time, then do them later.
“Birds of a feather flock together.”
Explanation- People prefer spending their time with people who have similarities.
“Keep your friends close and your enemies closer.”
Explanation- Just pretend to be friends with your enemy and keep a close watch on them rather than fighting with them openly.
“A picture is worth a thousand words.”
Explanation- Emotions and messages are better conveyed through the pictures rather than the spoken or written explanations.
“There’s no such thing as a free lunch.”
Explanation- The things which are offered for free always have a hidden cost.
“There’s no place like home.”
Explanation- The most comfortable place in the world is our home.
“Discretion is the greater part of valor.”
Explanation- It is always to know the moment when you have to give up rather than always acting brave and getting hurt.
“The early bird catches the worm.”
Explanation- If you want to succeed in life, then you have to wake up and start your work early.
“Never look a gift horse in the mouth.”
Explanation- Don’t question a person who gifts you something.
“You can’t make an omelet without breaking a few eggs.”
Explanation- The time when you try doing something new and people often gets angry. You just need to focus on the outcome rather than worrying about those people.
“God helps those who help themselves.”
Explanation- Do your hard work to achieve your goals rather than waiting for good things to happen.
“You can’t always get what you want.”
Explanation- Don’t complain or squeak about the things which you wanted but couldn’t able to get them.
“Cleanliness is next to godliness.”
Explanation- God like those people who keep themselves clean.
“A watched pot never boils.”
Explanation- If something takes the time to finish, don’t watch it too closely because it will seem like it’s taking forever.
“Beggars can’t be choosers.”
Explanation- If you’re asking for a favor from someone else, you have to take whatever they give you.
“Actions speak louder than words.”
Explanation- Do something meaningful and harder because just saying won’t do anything.
“If it ain’tbroke, don’t fix it.”
Explanation- If you will try to improve something which already works well, you might end up creating new problems.
“Practice makes perfect.”
Explanation- If you want to be perfect at a skill, then you have to do a lot of practice for it.
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First, let’s learn what is a PROVERB.
PROVERB is a short saying that is commonly known by public, and repeated as a piece of advice or suggestion. A PROVERB usually expresses the common truth.
1. Two wrongs don’t make right
When someone did something bad to you, trying to do something bad to them will only make things worse.
2. A friend in need is a friend indeed
If someone helps you when you have problems, or you are in trouble, that person is a true friend
3. Better safe than sorry
You should always be careful, even if you think it’s not necessary.
4. Don’t talk the talk if you can’t walk the walk
Don’t brag about being able to do something, unless you actually know how to do it.
5. Great minds think alike
Smart people usually have the same ideas. This proverb is used when someone has the same idea as you.
6. Haste makes waste
When you try to work too quickly, you usually make mistakes.
7. If you snooze, you lose
You have to act fast to get what you want.
8. Lie down with dogs, wake up with flees.
If you associate with bad or dishonest people, bad things will happen to you.
9. Look before you leap
Make decisions carefully. Think about it first.
10. Measure twice, cut one
It’s hard to change a decision, once you’ve made it.
11. Misery loves company
People who are unhappy want to make others unhappy too.
12. Actions speak louder than words
What you do matters – not what you say.
13. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder
Everyone has their own ideas of what is beautiful.
14. Better late than never
It’s better if you do something later, than not do it at all.
15. First things first
Be patient. Do the things in their correct order.
16. Honesty is the best policy
It’s better to always tell the truth.
17. It never rains, but it pours
Bad luck never comes alone. Bad things usually happen all together at once.
18. Love is blind
If you love someone, you don’t notice his or her faults. You think they’re perfect.
19. Mind your own business
Do not interfere with other people’s lives and affairs.
20. Money is the root of all evil
Money is the cause of all problems.
21. No pain, no gain
If you don’t work hard, you’ll never achieve your goal.
22. Seeing is believing
People don’t often believe something, unless they see it.
23. Time is money
The longer it takes to do something, the more costly it will be
24. What’s done is done
You cannot change what has already happened.
25. Too many cooks spoil the broth
If there are many people doing the same job, the result will come out to be bad.
26. Practice what you preach
You should do as you say.
27. Opportunity seldom knocks twice
You probably won’t get another chance, so it’s better to take one right now.
28. Once bitten, twice shy
If you had a bad experience trying to do something, you won’t repeat it again.
29. Practice makes perfect
If you want to be perfect at something, you need to practice every day.
30. Leave no stone unturned
To achieve your goal, you should try every possibility.
PROVERB is a short saying that is commonly known by public, and repeated as a piece of advice or suggestion. A PROVERB usually expresses the common truth.
1. Two wrongs don’t make right
When someone did something bad to you, trying to do something bad to them will only make things worse.
2. A friend in need is a friend indeed
If someone helps you when you have problems, or you are in trouble, that person is a true friend
3. Better safe than sorry
You should always be careful, even if you think it’s not necessary.
4. Don’t talk the talk if you can’t walk the walk
Don’t brag about being able to do something, unless you actually know how to do it.
5. Great minds think alike
Smart people usually have the same ideas. This proverb is used when someone has the same idea as you.
6. Haste makes waste
When you try to work too quickly, you usually make mistakes.
7. If you snooze, you lose
You have to act fast to get what you want.
8. Lie down with dogs, wake up with flees.
If you associate with bad or dishonest people, bad things will happen to you.
9. Look before you leap
Make decisions carefully. Think about it first.
10. Measure twice, cut one
It’s hard to change a decision, once you’ve made it.
11. Misery loves company
People who are unhappy want to make others unhappy too.
12. Actions speak louder than words
What you do matters – not what you say.
13. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder
Everyone has their own ideas of what is beautiful.
14. Better late than never
It’s better if you do something later, than not do it at all.
15. First things first
Be patient. Do the things in their correct order.
16. Honesty is the best policy
It’s better to always tell the truth.
17. It never rains, but it pours
Bad luck never comes alone. Bad things usually happen all together at once.
18. Love is blind
If you love someone, you don’t notice his or her faults. You think they’re perfect.
19. Mind your own business
Do not interfere with other people’s lives and affairs.
20. Money is the root of all evil
Money is the cause of all problems.
21. No pain, no gain
If you don’t work hard, you’ll never achieve your goal.
22. Seeing is believing
People don’t often believe something, unless they see it.
23. Time is money
The longer it takes to do something, the more costly it will be
24. What’s done is done
You cannot change what has already happened.
25. Too many cooks spoil the broth
If there are many people doing the same job, the result will come out to be bad.
26. Practice what you preach
You should do as you say.
27. Opportunity seldom knocks twice
You probably won’t get another chance, so it’s better to take one right now.
28. Once bitten, twice shy
If you had a bad experience trying to do something, you won’t repeat it again.
29. Practice makes perfect
If you want to be perfect at something, you need to practice every day.
30. Leave no stone unturned
To achieve your goal, you should try every possibility.
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