Proverbs Flashcards
Where there’s a will,
There’s a way
if you really want something, you’ll find a way to achieve it
Don’t look a gift horse,
In the mouth
If someone gives you a present, don’t question it
If it ain’t broke,
Don’t fix it
if something is working well, why change it?
Beggars can’t
Be choosers
if you’re desperate you’re not in a position to be picky
Too many cooks
Spoil the broth
(if there are too many people involved in making a decision, it won’t turn out well
There’s no such thing
As a free lunch
if something is free, there’s normally a hidden cost or catch
People who live in glass houses
Shouldn’t throw stones
Don’t criticize people if you’ve got imperfections too
Two wrongs
Don’t make a right
Getting revenge will only make things worse
The squeaky wheel
Gets the grease
If you complain about a situation, you’re more likely to get better service
Don’t put all your eggs
In one basket
Have a Backup plan. Don’t risk all your money and time on one plan
Two heads
Are better than one
Two people will probably solve a problem faster than one)
Don’t count your chickens
Before they hatch
(Your plan might not work out. Don’t assume they are going to work out and start celebrating or planning the next step too early)
A fool and his money
Are soon parted
A foolish person spends his money carelessly and will soon be penniless
