Two wrongs don't make a right. | someone done sth bad to you, trying to get revenge will only make thing worse |
The pen is mighter than the sword. | ideas and words is more effective than trying to force people to do what you want |
When in Rome, do as the Romas. | act the way that the people around you are acting |
The squeaky wheel gets th grease. | you can get better service if you complain about sth |
When the going gets tough, the tough get going. | strong people don't give up when they come across challenges - the work harder |
No man is an island. | everyone needs help from other people |
Fortune favors the bold. | People who bravely go after what they want are more succesful than people who try to live safely. |
People who live in glass houses should not throw stones. | don't critize other people if you're not perfect yourself |
Hope for the best, but prepare for the worst. | Bad things might happen, co be prepared. |
Better late than never. | It's best to do something on time.But if you can't do it on time, do it late. |
Birds of a feather flocks together. | People like to spend time with others who are similar to them. |
Keep your friends close and your enemies closer. | You can figure out what your enemies are planning. |
A picture is worth a thousand words. | Pictures convey emotions and messages better than written explanations. |
There's no such thing as a free lunch. | Things that are offered for free always have a hidden cost. |
There's no place like home. | Your own home is the most comfortable place to be. |
Discretion is the greater part of valor. | it's important to know when to give up and run away, instead of always acting brave and maybe gettin |
The early bird catches the worm | you should wake up and start work early if you want to succeed |
Never look a gift horse in the mouth | If someone offeres you a gift, don't question it |
You can't make an omelet without breaking a few eggs | when you try to do sth great, you'll probably make a few people annoyed or angry. |
God helps those who help themselves | dont just wait for good things to happen to you. word hard to achive your goals |
You can't always get what you want | don't whine and complain if you don't get what you wanted |
cleanliness is next to godlines | be clean. god likes that |
a watched pot never boils | if sth takes time to finish, don't watch it too closely because it will seem like it's taking foreve |
Beggars can't be choosers | if you're asking for a favor from someone else, you have to take whatever thay give you |
Actions speak louder than words | Just saying taht you'll do sth doesn't mean much. Actually doing it is harder and more meaningful |
If it ain't broke, don't fix it | Don't try to improve sth that already works fairly well. You'll probaby end us causing new problems |
Practise makes perfect | you have to practise a skill a lot to become good at it |
Too many cooks spoil the broth. | when they are too many people trying to lead and give their opinions, its confusing and leads to bad |
Easy come, easy go. | when you get money quickly, it's easy to spend it |
Don't bite the hand that feeds you. | if someone's paying you or helping you out, you have to be careful not to make them angry or say bad |
All good things must come to an end. | You can't keep having good luck or fun forever |
If you can't beat 'em, join 'em. | When you try to change someone's begavior and it doesn't work, you might have to change instead. |
One man's trash is another man's treasure. | Different people have different ideas about what's valuable. |
There's no time like the present. | if you need to do sth, don't wait |
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. | Different people have different ideas about what's beautiful. |
Neccessity is the mother of invention. | When you're really in need, you think of creative solutions to your problems. |
A penny saved is a penny earned. | Save your money. Saving money is just like making money. |
Familiarity breeds contempt. | When you're around someone for too long, you get tired of them and annoyed by them. |
You can't judge a book by its cover. | Things sometimes look different then they really are. |
Good thing come to those who wait. | Be patient. Eventually something good will happen to you. |
Don't put all your eggs in one basket. | Have a backup plan. |
Two heads are better than one. | When two people cooperate with each other, they come up with better ideas. |
The grass is always greener on the other side of the hill. | People tend to want whatever they don't have. |
Do unto others as you would have them do undo you. | Don't do mean thing to people. |
A chain is only as strong as its weakest link. | If one member of a team doesn't perform well, the whole team will fail. |
Honesty is the best policy. | Don't lie. |
Absence makes the heart grow fonder. | Sometimes it's good to be away from your partner, because it makes you want to see each other again. |
You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make him drink. | If you try to help someone, but they don't take your advice or offers, give up. |
Don't count your chickens before they hatch. | Your plans might not work out, so don't start thinking about what what you'll do after you succeed. |
If you want something done right, you have to do it yourself. | Don't trust other people to do important things for tou. |