#2 Flashcards
Barking dogs seldom bite.
Those who make loud threats seldom carry them out.
Call a spade a spade.
If you say that someone calls a spade a spade, you mean that they speak frankly and directly, often about embarrassing or unpleasant subjects; an informal expression.
Charity begins at home.
A person’s first obligation should be to help the member of his own family before he can begin thinking of talking about helping others.
Dead men tell no lies.
Often used as an argument for killing someone whose knowledge of a secret may cause one loss or get into serious trouble.
A great talker is a great liar.
A smooth and persuasive talker may be a good liar.
All that glitters is not gold.
Do not be deceived by things or offers that appear to be attractive.
Eat to live, but do not live to eat.
Man was created for a divine purpose and he has a destiny with his Creator - he was not born just to enjoy food.
Every dog has its day.
Everyone will get a period of success or satisfaction during his lifetime.
Every one can find fault, few can do better.
It is easier to find fault in other people’s actions or methods than to do it properly or correctly.
Any time means no time.
When an event is not decided on or planned earlier it will never take place.
Fair exchange is no robbery.
A contract is fair as long as both the parties understand and agree to the conditions willingly; after a deal is closed neither side can turn around and say that he was unfairly treated.
Fire is a good servant but a bad master.
Fire, like any other manmade tool or device, will serve man well only when it is controlled and used wisely.
