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Examples of Proverbs 4


Examples of Proverbs 4. 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 4 lesson, learn the examples of common proverbs and their meanings! Use these famous proverbs in your writing and enhance your writing skills.

 

ProverbMeaning
Time is moneyTime is a valuable resource, therefore it’s better to do things as quickly as possible
When in Rome, do as the Romans doWhen you are in an unfamiliar situation, try to act like the majority of people in that situation
Where there’s smoke, there’s fireThere’s always some reason for a rumour
You can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make him drink itYou can show people the way to do things, but you can’t force them to act
When the cat’s away the mice will playPeople will naturally take advantage of the absence of someone in authority to do as they like
Two heads are better than oneIt’s helpful to have the advice or opinion of a second person
A penny saved is a penny earnedIt is as useful to save money that you already have as it is to earn more
There’s no time like the presentThe best time to do something is right now
Beggars can’t be choosersPeople with no other options must be content with what is offered
Keep your friends close and your enemies closerIf you have an enemy, pretend to be friends with them instead of openly fighting with them. That way you can watch them carefully and figure out what they’re planning
First come, first servedUsed to indicate that people will be dealt with strictly in the order in which they arrive or apply
Good wines need no bushSomething good does not need to be advertised
Great minds think alikeWhen two people have the same opinion or make the same choice
Habit is second natureAn act done repeatedly and often enough will sooner or later become a habit or second nature
Half a loaf is better than no breadIt is better to accept less than one wants or expects than to have nothing at all
In for a penny, in for a poundUsed to express someone’s intention to see an undertaking through, however much time, effort, or money this entails
It’s an ill wind that blows nobody any goodFew things are so bad that no one profits from them
Least said, soonest mendedA difficult situation will be resolved more quickly if there is no more discussion of it
Let not the pot call the kettle blackPeople should not criticize someone else for a fault that they have themselves
A tree is known by its fruitA person’s success is shown by his or her deeds

 
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