please tell me 10 famous english proverbs and pls don't give stupid answer .the one who give a good answer will be mark as brainiest
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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.
Example: X: The turkey isn’t cooked well because the oven is not functioning well. Y: Well, it’s the case of a bad workman blaming his tools.
2. A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.
Things we already have are more valuable than what we hope to get.
Example: The question now is will Carmichael live to regret turning down such a lucrative offer? A bird in the hand…
3. Absence makes the heart grow fonder.
When people we love are not with us, we love them even more.
Example: When I was with her she always fought with me but now she cries for me on phone. I think that distance made her heart grow fonder.
4. A cat has nine lives.
Cat can survive seemingly fatal events.
Example: I haven’t seen him for several weeks, but I wouldn’t really worry about him. Everyone knows a cat has nine lives.
5. A chain is only as strong as its weakest link.
One weak part will render the whole weak.
Example: No matter how confident the team is, it is as strong as its weakest link – its defence.
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.
Example: Julie always says she’ll donate to the school, and she never does, so I doubt she will this year. Actions speak louder than words, after all.
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.
Example: After trying all reliable medicines, he is now visiting quacks to get a cure for his baldness. A drowning man will clutch at a straw.
8. A fool and his money are soon parted.
Foolish people do not know how to hold on to their money.
Example: She gave up her entire estate on the basis of a verbal promise. A fool and his money are indeed easily parted.
9. A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.
Howsoever big a task is, it starts with a small step.
Example: I’m feeling overwhelmed by the prospect of completing my 4,000-word paper by next week, but I guess I’ll start by writing 500 words every day. After all, a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.
10. All good things come to an end.
Good experiences eventually come to an end.
Example: I was so sad to graduate from college and leave all of my friends, but I’ve to realize that all good things come to an end
- All’s well that ends well
- All’s fair in love and war
- An apple a day keeps doctor away
- An empty vessel makes much voice
- An idle brain is a devils workshop
- A picture is worth of thousand words
- As u sow,so shall u reap
- A thing begun is half done
- Barking dogs seldom bite
- A rolling stone gathers no moss
- As fit as a fiddle
- Beggars can’t be choosers
- Better late then never
- Better to be poor and healthy rather then rich and sick
- Blood is thicker than water
- Clothes do not make man
- Don’t bite the hand that feeds u
- Don’t judge a book by its cover
- Don’t kill the goose that lays golden eggs
- Every cloud has a silver lining
- Early bird catches the worm
- Every dog has its day