proverbs Flashcards
A problem shared is a problem halved
if you tell someone about a problem, it is easier to deal with
Birds of a feather flock together
said about people who have similar characters or interests especially ones of which you disapprove, and who often spend time with each other
Better late than never
said when you think that it is better for someone or something to be late than never to arrive or to happen
An apple a day keeps the doctor away
this means that eating an apple each day can help to keep you healthy
the early bird catches the worm
a saying that means someone will have an advantage if they do something immediately or before other people do it
a stitch in time saves nine
said to mean that it is better to act or deal with problems immediately, because if you wait and deal with them later, things will get
worse and the problem will take longer to deal with
look before you leap
to check that something is not going to cause problems or have a bad result before you do it
Red sky at night, shepherd’s delight. Red sky in the morning, shepherd’s warning
an old weather saying often used at sunrise and sunset to signify the changing sky and was originally know to help the changing sky and was originally know to help the shepherds prepare for the next day’s weather
too many cooks spoil the broth
said when there are two many people involved in trying to do the same thing. so that the final result will not be good
the leopard cannot change its spots
people or things are not able to change their basic characteristics, especially when you are critical of those characteristics
once bitten , twice shy
said when you are frightened to do something again because you had an unpleasant experience doing it the first time
Don’t put all your eggs in one basket
To spread your risk, not to depend on just one thing for success
Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise
Someone who get enough sleep and work early will have successful life
Every cloud has a silver lining
You can find something good even in the worst situations
Better safe than sorry
It’s wiser to be careful to do something or u will regret later
