Proverbs and their meaning 20 proverbs
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Explanation:
1. A Bird in Hand is Worth Two in The Bush
Meaning
It is wiser to make use of the things that are already available rather than hoping to get those things. Things in hand are more valuable than expecting and waiting.
2. Actions Speak Louder Than Words
Meaning
It is easy to make lofty promises but very difficult to act accordingly or follow them through. So actions are a reflection of a man’s character.
3. A Journey of Thousand Miles Begins with a Single Step
Meaning
The proverb has inspired many during the ages. In order to achieve a person’s goal or destination, it starts with a small step. Howsoever big a task may be, the most important part is the initial step taken to achieve it.
4. All’s Well that Ends Well
Meaning
The proverb is purposefully used to convey that if the consequence or outcome of a task is good, then the problems that come up in between do not really matter. Despite all problems, one should finish the task in hand properly.
5. All That Glitters is Not Gold
Meaning
This is an oft-quoted proverb which means that anything which attracts you because of its external appearance may not be that worthwhile to use. The inherent quality may not be good, but the exterior look allures people.
6. Always Put your Best Foot Forward
Meaning
This forms a very common piece of advice that whenever one participates in any event or takes up an important assignment. One must always try to give the best shot. As we all universally know that the fruit of labour is in God’s hands.
7. An Apple a Day Keeps the Doctor Away
Meaning
In order to keep fit and healthy, a healthy diet and a regular routine are required. It is said that if an apple is eaten every day, a healthy fruit on a regular basis, it will keep you healthy and you will never have to visit any doctor.
8. An Idle Brain is the Devil’s Workshop
Meaning
It is said that a person should always keep himself fruitfully occupied. If a person spends time not doing anything worthwhile, then s/he is likely to get engaged in thinking about some mischief.
9. A Stitch in Time Saves Nine
Meaning
This means that if any problem is identified, it should be immediately dealt with rather than wait until it worsens or becomes even larger. A corrective measure taken in time saves the problem from growing in proportion and beyond means.
10. As You Sow, So Shall You Reap
Meaning
The reward or punishment of any deed always depend on the kind of action it is. Good deeds are rewarded with success, and bad deeds are awarded some punishment.
11. Beggars Can’t Be Choosers
Meaning
This means that people who depend on other people’s generosity for anything cannot get the liberty to choose the item they want as they only can accept what is given by others as an act of kindness.
12. Better Late Than Never
Meaning
It is used for people who do not finish a given task on time. It is still acceptable that the person finishes it a little late, using more time, than not attempting to do it at all.
13. Clothes Do Not Make the Man
Meaning
A person cannot be judged by looking at the clothes s/he is wearing or the external appearance. True character of a person can be judged only by the inherent qualities s/he has.
14. Don’t Count Your Chickens Before They Hatch
Meaning
It is a kind of warning telling people not to make plans based on future events or dream about future anticipating certain things, as sometimes it just does not happen at all.
15. Don’t Judge a Book By Its Cover
Meaning
This is a metaphorical comparison conveying just the way you cannot form a final opinion of a book by looking at the cover. Similarly, you cannot judge a person thoroughly only by looking at the outward appearance.
16. Don’t Put All Your Eggs in One Basket
Meaning
It says that one must avoid putting all the efforts into a single plan, course of action, investment, goal etc. as s/he may lose everything if it doesn’t work or proves to be a failure.
17. Don’t Put the Cart Before the Horse
Meaning
It is used to advise people to do systematic work. In a horse cart, the cart is drawn by the horse, and so every work should be done methodically, in proper order.
18. Every Cloud Has a Silver Lining
Meaning
This means that even if the cloud temporarily hides the sun, but it is still behind the clouds and eventually will emerge. Similarly, every bad, difficult or negative situations can temporarily affect you but later may result in some benefit.
19. Every Dog Has His Day
Meaning
It is used to motivate a person. It means that even the unluckiest or unfortunate person will gain success at some point in time.
20. God Helps Those Who Help Themselves
Meaning
It means that God is always by our side and will help, but he helps those who desperately try. It is your efforts blessed by God that leads to success.
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1. PROVERB:Absence makes the heart grow fonder
MEANING Being away from someone or something for a period of time makes you appreciate that person or thing more when you see them or it again
2 PROVERB Actions speak louder than words.
MEANING What you do is more important than what you say
3 PROVERB A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step
MEANING You must begin something if you hope to finish it; something that takes a long time to finish begins with one step
4 PROVERB All good things must come to an end
MEANING Everything ends; good times don’t last forever
5 PROVERB A picture is worth a thousand words
MEANING An image can tell a story better than words
6 PROVERB A watched pot never boils
MEANING If something takes time to do, it doesn’t help to constantly check on it. You just have to give it time.
7 PROVERB Beggars can’t be choosers
MEANING If you’re in a bad situation and someone offers to help you, you have to take whatever they give you and shouldn’t ask for more
8 PROVERB Beauty is in the eye of the beholder
MEANING What is “beautiful” is different for each person
9 PROVERB Better late than never
MEANING It’s better to finish something late than to never do it at all
10 PROVERB Birds of a feather flock together
MEANING People who are similar spend time together
11 PROVERB Cleanliness is next to godliness
MEANING It’s good to be clean. God is clean, and you should be too.
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12 PROVERB Don’t bite the hand that feeds you
MEANING Don’t make someone angry or hurt someone who is helping you or paying for you
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13 PROVERB Don’t count your chickens before they hatch.
MEANING Don’t expect a positive result before you actually see it
14 PROVERB Don’t judge a book by its cover
MEANING Don’t judge someone or something by appearance alone
15 PROVERB Don’t put all of your eggs in one basket
MEANING Don’t put all of your hopes and resources into one goal or dream
16 PROVERB Don’t put off until tomorrow what you can do today
MEANING If you can do something today, do it. Don’t wait until tomorrow; don’t procrastinate.
17 PROVERB Don’t put too many irons in the fire
MEANING Don’t try to do too many things at the same time; focus on one thing at a time
18 PROVERB Easy come, easy go
MEANING When you make money quickly, it’s very easy to lose it quickly as well
19 PROVERB Fortune favors the bold
MEANING People who are brave and who take risks are more successful than people who are do things safely all the time
20 PROVERB God helps those who help themselves
MEANING Don’t just wait for good things to happen to you. Work hard to make them happen