American Proverbs - List Five Flashcards
A penny for your thoughts.
Asking someone what they are thinking about.
A watched pot never boils.
Time seems to move slower when you’re waiting for something.
All’s fair in love and war.
Anything is acceptable in pursuit of love or victory.
Beauty is only skin deep.
A person’s character is more important than their appearance.
Better safe than sorry.
It’s better to be cautious than to regret later.
Curiosity killed the cat.
Being too curious or nosy can lead to trouble.
Don’t burn your bridges behind you.
Don’t damage relationships that may be useful in the future.
Don’t cry over spilled milk.
Don’t waste time worrying about things that can’t be changed.
Don’t judge a book by its cover.
Don’t judge someone or something based solely on appearance.
Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.
Don’t risk everything on a single venture.
Every cloud has a silver lining.
Even in difficult situations, there is hope.
Every dog has its day.
Everyone gets a chance to shine or succeed.
Fortune favors the bold.
Taking risks can lead to success.
Good things come to those who wait.
Patience is rewarded with positive outcomes.
If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.
Don’t try to improve something that is already working well.
If the shoe fits, wear it.
Accept criticism or responsibility if it applies to you.
Ignorance is bliss.
Not knowing about something unpleasant can be comforting.
It’s a piece of cake.
Something is very easy to do.
It’s raining cats and dogs.
It’s raining heavily.
Keep your friends close and your enemies closer.
Be aware of your adversaries’ actions and intentions.
Let sleeping dogs lie.
Avoid stirring up trouble by bringing up past issues.
Necessity is the mother of invention.
Challenges inspire creative solutions.
Out of sight, out of mind.
People tend to forget about things that are not visible.
Rome wasn’t built in a day.
Significant achievements take time.
The early bird catches the worm.
Those who act quickly and decisively are often rewarded.
The grass is always greener on the other side.
People often desire what they don’t have.
There’s no place like home.
Home is the most comfortable and familiar place.
Too many cooks spoil the broth.
Too many people involved in a task can ruin it.
Two heads are better than one.
Collaboration leads to better outcomes.
When in Rome, do as the Romans do.
Follow the customs of the environment you’re in.
You can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make it drink.
You can provide opportunities, but you can’t force someone to take them.
You can’t have your cake and eat it too.
You can’t enjoy the benefits of something while avoiding its disadvantages.
You can’t judge a book by its cover.
Don’t judge someone solely based on appearance.
You can’t teach an old dog new tricks.
It’s difficult to change someone’s habits or behavior.
You reap what you sow.
Your actions have consequences.
A penny saved is a penny earned.
Saving money is as valuable as earning it.
Actions speak louder than words.
What you do is more important than what you say.
Better late than never.
It’s better to do something late than not at all.
Don’t put off until tomorrow what you can do today.
Complete tasks promptly rather than postponing them.
Hindsight is always 20/20.
It’s easy to understand something after it has happened.
Practice makes perfect.
Repeating an activity leads to improvement.
The squeaky wheel gets the grease.
Those who speak up or complain often get attention or help.
Two wrongs don’t make a right.
Retaliating to a wrongdoing doesn’t justify it.
You can’t judge a book by its cover.
Don’t judge someone solely based on appearance.
You can’t teach an old dog new tricks.
It’s difficult to change someone’s habits or behavior.
