Common English Proverbs with its Message:
'A fool and his money are soon parted' . . . If someone is foolish or silly, he will lose his money very soon.
'An apple a day keeps the doctor away' . . . If you eat healthy food, you will stay healthy.
'All that glitters is not gold' . . . Be careful not to be fooled by appearances.
'Better safe than sorry' . . . One shouldn’t take unnecessary risks - it is better to be cautious and safe, than to regret something bad that has happened.
'A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush' . . . It is better to keep what you have instead of risking it by trying to get something better.
'Never look a gift horse in the mouth' . . . Looking a gift horse in the mouth.
'Take care of the pence and the pounds will take care of themselves' . . . If you are careful about how you spend your pence or pennies, you won’t have money problems.
'There’s no point crying over split milk' . . . When something has happened, it has happened.
'When in Rome, do as the Romans do' . . . To behave in the same way as those around you.
'Where there is a will, there is a way' . . . Anything is possible when you really want it.
'A spark can start a fire that burns the entire prairie' . . . A small problem can snowball into a huge problem that can cause major damage.
'Fine words butter no parsnips' . . . No amount of talking can replace action.
'A friend in need is a friend indeed' . . . Someone who helps you when you are in trouble is a real friend.
'Necessity is the mother of invention' . . . The need for something forces people to find a way of obtaining it.
'A rising tide lifts all boats' . . . Refers to something that will be helpful to all.
'A stumble may prevent a fall' . . . Correcting a small mistake may help you to avoid making a bigger one.
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