Proverbs Flashcards
1
Q
The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence
A
it’s not good to be jealous
2
Q
don’t look a gift horse in the mouth
A
don’t be ungrateful for whatever gift you receive
3
Q
Don’t judge a book by its cover
A
人不可貌相，海水不可斗量
4
Q
Strike while the iron is hot
A
打铁趁热；把握时机
5
Q
Too many cooks spoil the broth
A
人多反误事
人多手脚乱
6
Q
You can’t have your cake and eat it too
A
you can’t have it all
7
Q
many hands make light work
A
人多好办事
8
Q
When in Rome, do as the Romans do
A
入乡随俗
9
Q
Don’t cross the bridge until you come to it
A
Don’t worry so much!船到桥头自然直
10
Q
Honesty is the best policy
A
诚实是最好的政策
11
Q
Practice makes perfect
A
熟能生巧
12
Q
Where there’s a will, there’s a way.
A
有志者事竟成
13
Q
Look before you leap
A
三思而后行！
14
Q
Beggars can’t be choosers
A
饥不择食
15
Q
don’t put all your eggs in one basket
A
don’t put everything in one option or you might lose it all
