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If youโre wondering what a proverb is, well, it's a well-known expression that gives advice or says something that is generally true.
Every language has its own proverbs and it may be possible that a proverb in your language is identical to a proverb in English.
In this post, youโll learn 50 proverbs in English so you can not only understand English speakers when they use them but also use them yourself to express your ideas with more variety, impact and precision.
Ready? Here we go.
1. Honey Catches More Flies Than Vinegar
Meaning: Itโs easier to persuade or attract others if youโre kind and gentle than being harsh or confrontational.
Example: I think your kids would visit you more if you were nicer to them. You catch more flies with honey than vinegar!
2. Haste Makes Waste
Meaning: Rushing through a task often creates problems or extra work.
Example:
Team member: โWe need to finish this project quickly. Let's skip the planning stage and start right away.โ
Team leader: โRemember, haste makes waste. If we skip the planning phase, weโll be more likely to make mistakes later on and end up having to spend time fixing them. We shouldnโt rush things, especially at the beginning.โ
3. Hope For The Best And Prepare For The Worse
Meaning: Itโs absolutely fine to be positive, but you should be prepared in case things to go wrong.
Example: We hoped for the best and prepared for the worst when we learned that the hurricane was coming.
4. The Straw That Breaks/Broke The Camel's Back
Meaning: When an event is the straw that breaks/broke the camel's back, it means itโs the last in a series of bad things that happen to make someone very upset, angry, etc.
Example: It had been a difficult year, so when he lost his job, it was the straw that broke the camel's back.
5. A Little Knowledge Is A Dangerous Thing
Meaning: Only having a little understanding of a subject can be more dangerous than having no knowledge at all.
You may be wondering why.
Well, this is because when someone knows little about a topic, they may mistakenly believe they know enough about it to make decisions. But this could lead to negative consequences!
Example:
Speaker A: โI read one article about becoming vegan. Iโm ready to quit eating meatโ
Speaker B: โNo! Be careful, remember that a little knowledge is a dangerous thing. Learn more about how you can replace meat and animal products first and then do itโ
6. Love Makes The World Go Round
Meaning: What makes life worth living is love, affection, and kindness to others.
Example: Love makes the world go round, not money or power, so do your best to create beautiful relationships.
7. Misery Loves Company
Meaning: People who are unhappy and miserable like to share their problems with others.
Example: We had both just broken up with our girlfriends, so we decided to go out for pizza together โ misery loves company.
8. Nothing Is Certain But Death And Taxes
Meaning: You can only be sure about two things in life: 1. one day youโre going to die; 2. you must pay your taxes.
Example:
Speaker A: โIโve just made a big investment in the stock marketโ
Speaker B: โYouโll get rich!โ
Speaker A: โWell, weโll see. Nothing is certain but death and taxes!โ
9. A Friend In Need Is A Friend Indeed
Meaning: A friend who helps you when you are in trouble is a real friend.
Example:
Speaker A: When I was in hospital, Jon would phone me every day to check I was doing OK. He then helped me with my rehabilitation too.
Speaker B: A friend in need is a friend indeed!
10. If You Want A Thing Done Well/Right, Do It Yourself
Meaning: Itโs better to do something by yourself than to depend on others to do it well.
Example:
Speaker A: โI'm so upset with the way this project is going. Iโll just take over and do it myself.โ
Speaker B: โYeah! Sometimes if you want a thing done right, it's better to do it yourself.โ
11. Opportunity Seldom Knocks Twice
Meaning: You only get great opportunities rarely. So grab them immediately, otherwise you might lose them forever!
Example:
Speaker A: โTheyโve offered me a well-paid job at Apple but Iโm not sure what to do.โ
Speaker B: โWhat??? Take it! Opportunity seldom knocks twice!โ
12. When In Rome Do As The Romans Do
Meaning: When youโre traveling and you find yourself in a place with different customs and traditions, itโs a good thing to do adapt yourself to the customs of the local people and behave like they do.
Example: โI know you normally love pineapple on pizza but youโre in Naples now. So donโt ask for that here. When in Rome, do as the Romans do!โ
13. If You Run After Two Hares, You Will Catch Neither
Meaning: Donโt try to do two things at once. You wonโt do either of them well.
Example:
Speaker A: โI want to become a world-famous YouTuber and be the most popular writer in my country.โ
Speaker B: โIf I were you, Iโd focus on one thing only. If you run after two hares, you will catch neither.โ
14. Speech Is Silver But Silence Is Golden
Meaning: Sometimes itโs better to remain silent rather than speak.
Example: โHeโll try to involve you in the debate. Try to resist and remember that speech is silver but silence is golden.โ
15. Stretch Your Arm No Further Than Your Sleeve (Will Reach)
Meaning: Donโt spend more money than you have.
Example:
Speaker A: โIโd like to buy a new smartphone but the one I want costs 1000 euros. I would have to ask my parents for that money.โ
Speaker B: โStretch your arm no further than your sleeve and buy one you can afford!โ
16. Strike While The Iron Is Hot
Meaning: This is similar to โOpportunity seldom knocks twiceโ. It means you should take advantage of an opportunity as soon as it exists, in case the opportunity goes away and doesnโt return.
Example: โThey donโt often offer such discounts so I'd strike while the iron is hot if I were you.โ
17. Ask No Questions And Hear No Lies
Meaning: If you say this to someone, youโre basically telling them not to ask you about a topic because youโll probably lie.
Example: โI'm not going to tell you what we're planning for your graduation ceremony, so ask no questions and hear no lies.โ
18. What The Eye Doesn't See, The Heart Doesn't Grieve Over
Meaning: If you remain ignorant or uninformed about something youโll not get upset, angry, worried, or sad about it.
Example:
Speaker A: โI really donโt want to know what my teenage son is doing on holiday with his nine male friends.โ
Speaker B: โI donโt blame you. What the eye doesn't see, the heart doesn't grieve over.โ
19. Do Unto Others As You Would Have Others Do Unto You
Meaning: Treat other people the way you would like other people to treat you.
Example: A vegan activist once said, โDo unto others as you would have others do unto you. Animals qualify as others.โ
20. Appetite Comes With Eating
Meaning: Starting an activity increases your desire to continue it.
Example:
Speaker A: โI donโt know whether I should start reading this book or not. Itโs a big one. What if I don't enjoy it?โ
Speaker B: โGive it a try. After all, appetite comes with eating.โ
21. Those Who Live In Glass Houses Shouldn't Throw Stones
Meaning: Donโt criticize other people for the bad qualities that you yourself have. Do that and such criticism will likely come back.
Example:
Speaker A: โShe just spends her time complaining about other people. It's so shallow and annoying!โ
Speaker B: โHear hear! Those who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones!โ
22. Rome Wasn't Built In A Day
Meaning: You can say this to emphasize that you cannot make great accomplishments in a short period of time, so you have to be patient.
Example:
Speaker A: โI started learning English last year and Iโm still not fluent!โ
Speaker B: โWell, Rome wasnโt built in a day.โ
23. No Man Is An Island
Meaning: We all need human connection to be happy.
Example: โDonโt think you donโt need your friends. No man is an island.โ
24. What Goes Up Must Come Down
Meaning: If something is increasing or rising, it will eventually fall or decline.
Speaker B: โNo need to worry. What goes up must come down. Try saving as much money as you can for now.โ
25. Beauty Is In The Eye Of The Beholder
Meaning: Beauty is subjective. Whatโs beautiful for me might not be beautiful for you.
Example: โYou may not like my new jeans, but beauty is in the eye of the beholder.โ
26. Long Absent, Soon Forgotten
Meaning: The longer a person is not present, the easier they are to forget about.
Example: โYou canโt expect to grow your social media channel if you post once a year. People want to hear from you. Long absent, soon forgotten!โ
27. One Rotten Apple Spoils The (Whole) Barrel
Meaning: It only takes one bad person, thing, element, etc., to ruin the entire group, situation, project, etc.
Example:
Speaker A: โWhy are they kicking out Jon from the team?โ
Speaker B: โApparently heโs been bringing everyone down by complaining about the management. And more people seem to have become more critical of the boss now. You know what they say: one rotten apple spoils the barrel.โ
28. Well Begun Is Half Done
Meaning: If you start a task or project in the best way possible, it will take you โ or seem to take you โ less effort to complete it.
Example:
Speaker A: โIโm so happy with the way I started my professional photography course. I can already take much better photos than a week ago!โ
Speaker B: โWell begun is half done!โ
29. Donโt Look A Gift Horse In The Mouth
Meaning: If you receive a gift, accept it without criticism.
Example:
Speaker A: โShe bought me a new shirt for Christmas but I donโt like it. It looks like one of those old shirts my grandpa used to wear.โ
Speaker B: โHey! Donโt look a gift horse in the mouth!โ
30. Too Many Cooks Spoil The Broth
Meaning: When there are too many people trying to control, influence, or work on something, the final product will be worse as a result.
Example:
Speaker A: โI was trying a new recipe for a Thai dish but then my mom got involved, then my grandmother and my sister too. It was a disaster!โ
Speaker B: โWell, didnโt you know that too many cooks spoil the broth?!
31. Never Speak Ill Of The Dead
Meaning: You shouldnโt say bad things about those who passed away.
Example:
Speaker A: โHe was just a stingy, old, arrogant man.โ
Speaker B: โGeorge! Never speak ill of the dead!โ
32. Eat To Live, Not Live To Eat
Meaning: Eating shouldnโt be your main source of pleasure.
You should eat to get all the necessary nutrients and be healthy.
Example: โHe used to overeat to feel happier and mentally better, but now he eats to live, he doesn't live to eat.โ
33. Better Late Than Never
Meaning: You can say this when you think that itโs better for someone or something to be late than never to arrive or to happen.
Example:
Speaker A: โAfter 2 years, I finally got a reply from them!โ
Speaker B: โWell, better late than never!โ
34. Better Safe Than Sorry
Meaning: You can say this when you think that itโs better to be careful than and not take risks than be careless and then regret it later.
Example:
Speaker A: โSet three alarms for tomorrow morning.โ
Speaker B: โThree??? Isnโt one enough?!โ
Speaker A: โIโm worried that I will oversleep. Better safe than sorry, you know?โ
35. When The Cat's Away (The Mice Will Play)
Meaning: When someone in authority is not present, others might do things they wouldnโt normally do.
Example: โThe boss was away all day today and everyone took longer and more frequent coffee breaks. When the cat is away, the mice will play!โ
36. The Grass Is Always Greener On The Other Side
Meaning: People tend to always want what other people have and not be happy with what they have.
Example:
Speaker A: โIโm jealous of all the money heโs got.โ
Speaker B: โOK, but he might be jealous of all the free time you have. The grass is always greener on the other side.โ
37. You Can Lead A Horse To Water, But You Canโt Make Him Drink It
Meaning: You can give someone helpful advice, but you can't make them accept it or act on it.
Example:
Speaker A: โIโve given him a lot of tips on how to stop smoking but heโs still buying cigarettes!โ
Speaker B: โYou can lead a horse to water, but you canโt make him drink it.โ
38. The Squeaky Wheel Gets The Grease
Meaning: People who complain or protest the loudest or most frequently are the ones who will get what they want.
Example:
Speaker A: โI donโt understand how he was able to get his parents to buy him a car.โ
B: โHeโs been complaining a lot about not having one for one month! The squeaky wheel gets the grease!โ
39. Knowledge Is Power
Meaning: The more knowledge you have the more powerful you can be.
Example:
Speaker A: โI want to read and learn about history as much as I can. Knowledge is power!โ
40. Keep Your Friends Close, And Your Enemies Closer
Meaning: Be very vigilant of your enemies' behavior and actions so you can avoid their malicious intents.
Example:
Speaker A: โWhy were you talking with her in the office the other day? I thought you couldnโt stand her.โ
Speaker B: โI was just being nice to her as we now work for the same client. As the proverb goes, โKeep your friends close and your enemies closerโ, right?โ
41. A Barking Dog Never Bites
Meaning: Someone who often makes angry or threatening statements rarely takes action on them.
Example: โMy teacher used to yell at us saying she was going to give us more homework as a punishment. She never did it though. A barking dog never bites.โ
42. A Lie Has Short Legs
Meaning: You cannot get away with a lie because the truth will always come out.
Example: โYou can keep telling your parents lies but theyโll eventually find out about what you did. A lie has short legs!โ
43. All That Glitters Is Not Gold
Meaning: You may think something is valuable or worthwhile by the way it appears, but it might not actually be so.
Example:
Speaker A: โYou work from home and never have to drive to the office. You have the best job in the world!โ
Speaker B: โAll that glitters is not gold. I actually feel lonely and I need real human interaction!โ
44. A Problem Shared Is A Problem Halved
Meaning: Sharing a problem with someone can help you deal with it and solve it.
Example: โCome on, tell me whatโs wrong. A problem shared is a problem halved.โ
45. A Journey Of A Thousand Miles Begins With A Single Step
Meaning: Something that seems hard to accomplish can be started by doing a very simple thing.
Example: โYou may think speaking a language fluently is one of the hardest things youโll ever do in your life. But a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step, so start by reading a short story in English for 5 minutes a day.โ
46. An Apple A Day Keeps The Doctor Away
Meaning: Eating healthy foods will help you avoid illness.
Example: โEat fruit and veggies. An apple a day keeps the doctor away.โ
47. A Picture Is Worth A Thousand Words
Meaning: Sometimes a single picture can convey more meaning than any amount of words could.
Example:
Speaker A: โYou donโt need to write anything for this part of your presentation about the environment. Just show your audience a photo of a polluted city. A picture is worth a thousand words.โ
48. A Smooth Sea Never Made A Skilled Sailor
Meaning: Challenging yourself and getting out of your comfort zone is what helps you grow and develop.
Example: โIf you want to learn to speak a second language, you have to go out there and speak it. It might be uncomfortable but remember: a smooth sea never made a skilled sailor.โ
49. When One Door Closes, Another Opens
Meaning: You can use this to say that when an opportunity is lost, another one will soon come to you.
Example: โDonโt worry if you didnโt get that job, my friend. When one door closes, another opens.โ
50. Better An Egg Today Than A Hen Tomorrow
Meaning: It's smarter to have something less valuable now than to chase after something more valuable that you might not get in the future.
Example:
Speaker B: โI think I'll keep my small winnings rather than betting again on the next dog race and try to win more!โ
Speaker B: โYes! Better an egg today than a hen tomorrow!โ
Proverbs In English
All right! Congratulations on making it to the end of this list of proverbs in English!
Did you see any proverbs in English that are similar to the ones you have in your language? I wouldnโt be surprised if you did.
Now you may think: Whatโs the best way to learn English proverbs?
Well, reading and listening to stories is a great way to do it and that's exactly what the StoryLearning method is all about.
Sure, lists may help, but thereโs not much context in a list. So read books in English and listen as much as you can and see if you can spot proverbs in English here and there.
Whatever you do when learning, remember to have fun andโฆ.carpe diem! (This is another proverb that means you should enjoy the present and not worry too much about the future โ proverb #51!)
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