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Proverbs ( A list of more than 30 English Proverbs, with their meaning explained) .

PROVERBS

What is Proverbs ?

 "A short well known sentence or phrase that gives advice or says that

something is generally true in life" or  "A brief popular saying that gives advice about how people should live or that expresses a belief that is generally thought to be true .

Or

"A proverb is a short, pithy saying that expresses a traditionally held truth or piece of advice, based on common sense or experience .


Why do we use Proverbs ?

"To teach and educate the audience."

The most important function of proverbs is to teach and educate the audience. They often contain expert advice, with a role for educating the readers on what they may face if they do something. Since proverbs are usually metaphorical and indirect, they allow writers to express their messages in a less harsh way. 

Here are 30 some Proverbs:-

(i)    A bad excuse is better than none

            Definition:- Always give an excuse even if it's a poor one .

(ii)    A bad penny always turns up

            Definition:- An unwanted or disreputable person constantly                 comes back .

(iii)     A bad tree does not yield good apples

            Definition:- A bad parent does not raise good children .

(iv)    A bad workman blames his tools

             Definition:-  Blaming the tools for bad workmanship is an                 excuse for lack of skill .

(v)    A barking dog seldom bites 

              Definition:- Someone who constantly makes threats rarely                  carries them out .

(vi)    A bird in hand is worth two in a bush

              Definition:- It is better to keep what you have rather than to               risk losing it by searching for something better .

(vii)    A black plum is as sweet as a white 

              Definition:- People should not be judged by their                                appearance .

(viii)    A book holds a house of gold

               Definition:- There is a wealth of knowledge on books .

(ix)    A broken friendships may be soldered but will never be as            strong as before 

            Definition:- Friendships can be rebuilt after a dispute but will             never be as strong as before .

(x)    A burden of one's own choice is not felt

              Definition:- Something difficult seems easier when it is                      done voluntarily .

(xi)    A burnt child dreads the fire

               Definition:- A bad experience will make people stay away                   from certain things .

(xii)    A calm sea does not make a skilled sailor

                Definition:- A person shows their competence or ability                      when difficulties arise .

(xiii)    A cat has nine lives

                Definition:- Cats can survive many accidents because they                 land on their feet without injury .

(xiv)    A chain is no stronger than its weakest link

                Definition:- The strength of a group depends on each                           individual member .

(xv)    A change is as good as a rest

                Definition:- A change in routine is often as refreshing as a                  break or a holiday .

(xvi)    A constant guest is never welcome

                Definition:- If you come to visit too often, your host will                    be less pleased to see you .

(xvii)    A danger foreseen is half avoided 

                 Definition:- If you are prepared to face a problem or                           difficult, it will be easier to deal with .

(xviii)    A day of sorrow is longer than a month of joy

                  Definition:- Times goes by very quickly when you are                        happy .

(xix)    A drop of ink may makes a million think 

                Definition:- A thought expressed in writing can influence a                  large number of people .

(xx)    A dry March, a wet April and a cool May fill barn and                   cellar and bring much hay 

                Definition:- Harvest predictions are made according to the                  weather .

(xxi)    A fault confessed is half redressed

                Definition:- Confession is the beginning of forgiveness .

(xxii)    A flower blooms more than once

                 Definition:- If you miss an occasion, you can avail                               yourself  of it another .

(xxiii)    A fly will not get into a closed mouth. A closed mouth                     catches no flies

                  Definition:- If you learn when to keep silent you will                          avoid trouble .

(xxiv)    A fool and his money are easily parted

                  Definition:- A foolish person usually spends money                            carelessly .

(xxv)    A fool at forty is a fool forever

                Definition:- If a person hasn't matured by the age of 40,                      they never will .

(xxvi)    A friend in need is a friend indeed 

                 Definition:- Someone who helps you when you are in                         trouble  is a real friend .

(xxvii)    A friend to all is a friend to none

                Definition:- Someone who is a friend to everyone makes                    none of them feel special .

(xxviii)    A friend's eye is a good mirror

                Definition:- A real friend will tell you the truth .

(xxix)    A good beginning makes a good end

                Definition:- If a task is carefully planned, there's better                        chance that it will be well done .

(xxx)    A good conscience is a soft pillow

                Definition:- You sleep well when you have nothing to be                    guilty about .

(xxxi)    A good example is the best sermon

                Definition:- Giving good example is better than giving                        advice .

(xxxii)    A good mind possesses a kingdom

                Definition:- Intellectual assets are more valuable than                          material ones .

(xxxiii)    A good name is better than a good face 

                  Definition:- A good reputation is better than a good                              appearance .

(xxxiv)    A growing youth has a wolf in his belly

                  Definition:- Young boys eat a lot/are often hungry .

(xxxv)    A guilty conscience needs no accuser

                  Definition :- If you know that you have done something                     wrong, you don't need anyone to tell you that you are                         guilty .






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