American Proverbs - List Three Flashcards
A chain is only as strong as its weakest link.
A group or system is only as strong as its weakest member.
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 that glitters is not gold.
Something may appear valuable or attractive but may not be.
Beauty is only skin deep.
A person’s character is more important than their appearance.
Better late than never.
It’s better to do something late than not at all.
Better the devil you know than the devil you don’t.
It’s safer to deal with a familiar problem than an unknown one.
Don’t bite off more than you can chew.
Don’t take on more responsibility or tasks than you can handle.
Don’t count your chickens before they hatch.
Don’t make plans based on something that hasn’t happened yet.
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 or something positive.
Every dog has its day.
Everyone gets a chance to be successful or lucky.
Fortune favors the bold.
Those who take risks are often rewarded.
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 fine.
It takes two to tango.
Both parties involved are responsible for a situation.
It’s a piece of cake.
Something is very easy to do.
It’s raining cats and dogs.
It’s raining heavily.
Kill two birds with one stone.
Accomplish two tasks with a single action.
Let sleeping dogs lie.
Avoid bringing up past issues that could cause trouble.
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.
Rome wasn’t built in a day.
Important tasks take time and effort to accomplish.
The early bird catches the worm.
Those who act quickly and decisively will succeed.
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 or behavior of the people in a new environment.
You can’t have your cake and eat it too.
You can’t have everything; choices involve trade-offs.
You can’t judge a book by its cover.
Don’t judge someone or something by appearance alone.
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 just as valuable as earning it.
Actions speak louder than words.
What you do is more important than what you say.
Better safe than sorry.
It’s better to be cautious than to regret later.
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 complain or make their needs known are the ones who receive attention or assistance.
Two wrongs don’t make a right.
Retaliating or responding in kind to a wrongdoing does not justify it.
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.
Don’t put all your eggs in one nest.
Spread your risks; don’t invest everything in one place.
Every man is the architect of his own fortune.
Individuals are responsible for their own success.
If the shoe fits, wear it.
If something applies to you, accept it.
Ignorance is bliss.
Not knowing about something unpleasant can be comforting.
It’s never too late to mend.
It’s always possible to rectify mistakes or change behavior.
