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Examples of Proverbs 1. Proverbs are popular, memorable and wise sayings expressed in a brief and effective manner. Proverbs often advice about how to live your life. With Examples of Proverbs 1 lesson, learn the examples of common proverbs and their meanings! Use these famous proverbs in your writing and enhance your writing skills. Click & view the activities ‘Famous English Proverbs Meanings 1‘ and ‘Famous English Proverbs Meanings 2‘ to practise these proverbs more.
| Proverb | Meaning |
| A rolling stone gathers no moss | A person who does not settle in one place will not make progress |
| A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush | It’s better to be content with what you have than to risk losing everything by seeking to get more |
| A barking dog seldom bites | Don’t be afraid of people that always threaten you as they rarely take action |
| Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy wealthy and wise | Someone who gets enough sleep and starts work early in the day will have a successful life |
| It’s no use locking the stable door after the horse has bolted | It is too late try to prevent something that has already happened |
| Too many cooks spoil the broth | If too many people are involved in a task or activity, it will not be done well |
| All that glitters is not gold | Not everything that looks precious or true turns out to be so |
| An apple a day keeps the doctor away | Eating apples or fruits and vegetables is a way to live healthy |
| A picture is worth a thousand words | A complex idea can be conveyed with just a single image |
| Actions speak louder than words | What you do is more important than what you say |
| Better late than never | It’s better to finish something late than to never do it at all |
| Birds of a feather flock together | People of the same sort or with the same tastes and interests will be found together |
| Don’t judge a book by its cover | Don’t judge someone or something by appearance alone |
| Don’t put all of your eggs in one basket | Don’t put all of your hopes and resources into one goal or dream |
| Good things come to those who wait | Good things can happen if you are patient |
| Knowledge is power | The more you know, the more powerful you can be |
| Laughter is the best medicine | Laughing is very good to be stress free, so that you can solve your problems easily |
| People who live in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones | You shouldn’t criticize others when you have similar faults of your own |
| Practice makes perfect | Regular exercise of an activity or skill is the way to become proficient in it |
| The early bird catches the worm | One who arrives first has the best chance for success |
Hope you’ve learned a list of proverbs with Examples of Proverbs 1! Click and view ‘Proverbs‘ to learn more examples of proverbs and activities on proverbs.