American Proverbs - List One Flashcards
A penny saved is a penny earned.
Saving money is just as valuable as earning it.
Actions speak louder than words.
What you do is more important than what you say.
Don’t count your chickens before they hatch.
Don’t make plans based on something that hasn’t happened yet.
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.
The early bird catches the worm.
Those who act quickly and decisively will succeed.
Hindsight is always 20/20.
It’s easy to understand something after it has happened.
Home is where the heart is.
The place where you feel happiest and most comfortable.
Don’t bite the hand that feeds you.
Don’t harm or show ingratitude to those who help you.
Don’t cry over spilled milk.
Don’t waste time worrying about things that can’t be changed.
If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.
Don’t try to improve something that is already working fine.
The grass is always greener on the other side.
People tend to desire what they don’t have.
Birds of a feather flock together.
People with similar interests or characteristics tend to associate with each other.
Rome wasn’t built in a day.
Important tasks take time and effort to accomplish.
Better late than never.
It’s better to do something late than not at all.
Don’t judge a book by its cover.
Don’t judge someone or something based solely on appearance.
Easy come, easy go.
Things obtained quickly and easily are often lost or devalued just as easily.
The squeaky wheel gets the grease.
Those who complain or make their needs known are the ones who receive attention or assistance.
Two heads are better than one.
Collaborating with others can lead to better solutions.
When in Rome, do as the Romans do.
Follow the customs or behavior of the people in a new environment.
You can’t judge a tree by its bark.
You can’t judge someone’s worth or character by their outward appearance.
Don’t throw the baby out with the bathwater.
Don’t discard something valuable while getting rid of something undesirable.
Don’t put off until tomorrow what you can do today.
Complete tasks promptly rather than postponing them.
A picture is worth a thousand words.
Visual representations can convey complex ideas more effectively than words.
The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.
Children often resemble their parents in behavior or character.
Two wrongs don’t make a right.
Retaliating or responding in kind to a wrongdoing does not justify it.
You reap what you sow.
Your actions have consequences, either good or bad.
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 advantage of them.
All good things must come to an end.
Even enjoyable experiences eventually finish.
An apple a day keeps the doctor away.
Regular healthy habits can prevent illness.
Curiosity killed the cat.
Being too inquisitive or nosy can lead to trouble.
Don’t burn your bridges behind you.
Don’t do or say things that could damage your relationships with others.
Practice makes perfect.
Repeating an activity leads to improvement.
The road to hell is paved with good intentions.
Good intentions alone are not enough; actions matter.
A watched pot never boils.
Time seems to pass more slowly when you’re waiting for something.
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Perception of beauty is subjective.
Don’t throw stones if you live in a glass house.
Don’t criticize others if you have similar faults.
Don’t put the cart before the horse.
Do things in the proper order.
Empty vessels make the most noise.
People who talk a lot may not have much substance.
Fortune favors the bold.
Those who take risks are often rewarded.
It takes two to tango.
Both parties involved in a conflict share responsibility.
Knowledge is power.
Having information or understanding can give you an advantage.
Laughter is the best medicine.
A positive attitude and humor can improve difficult situations.
Money doesn’t grow on trees.
Money is not easy to come by; it must be earned.
Necessity is the mother of invention.
Challenges or needs inspire creative solutions.
Out of sight, out of mind.
People tend to forget about things that are not visible or present.
People who live in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones.
People should not criticize others for faults they also have.
Where there’s smoke, there’s fire.
There’s often some truth behind rumors or suspicions.
