Tag: proverb
English Idiom – As one door closes, another door opens or As one door closes, another one opens. Meaning – As one opportunity ends, another opportunity often follows. If one…
English Idiom – Make hay while the sun shines. Meaning – To make the most of an opportunity while it is available. To take advantage of a favourable situation for…
Proverb – When the cat’s away, the mice will play or While the cat’s away, the mice will play. Meaning – If the person in charge of a group…
Proverb – Birds of a feather flock together. Meaning – People with similar likes, characteristics or interests will usually spend time together. People that are similar tend to…
Proverb – Good things come to those who wait. Meaning – Being patient is a good quality to have. An alternative proverb with the same meaning is patience is…
Proverb – Patience is a virtue. Meaning – Being patient or being able to wait for someone without getting angry or annoyed is a good quality to have….
Proverb – Practice makes perfect. Meaning – Doing something again and again is the best way to learn it. If you do something frequently you will get better…
Proverb – Actions speak louder than words. Meaning – What you do is more important than what you say. Your actions (the things that you do) tell us more about…
Proverb – If you pay peanuts, you get monkeys. Meaning – If you pay a low wage you will get poor workers. If you offer a poor salary you…
Proverb – Knowledge is power. Meaning – Knowledge, information, and education give people the ability to make informed decisions, solve problems, and ultimately achieve success in life. This…
Proverb – The pen is mightier than the sword. Meaning – You will be more successful if you take action with words rather than resorting to violence with…
Proverb – Too many cooks spoil the broth. Meaning – If too many people try to do the same thing at the same time then the result is…
Proverb – An apple a day keeps the doctor away. Meaning – Apples are healthy because they are rich in vitamins and other essential nutrients. If you eat more…