Proverbs Adages
Clothes do not make the man
what is a person’s character can’t be judged by his/ her clothing and outward appearance.
Don’t count your chickens before they hatch.
What is don’t make plans based on future events that may not happen at all.
All that glitters is not gold
What is things that look good outwardly may not be as valuable or good.
Night owl
Someone who likes to stay up late.
Beauty is only skin deep.
What is a person’s character, intellect, and other inner qualities are more important than his/ her physical beauty.
Give them an inch and they’ll take a mile.
What is if you give someone a small amount of power or freedom to do something, they may try to get a lot more.
Barking dogs seldom bite.
What is people who appear threatening rarely can do harm.
Cost an arm and a leg
Always put your best foot forward.
What is try as hard as you can or give your best.
Fall seven times. Stand up eight.
What is be resilient and try despite failures. That’s how you succeed.
Beggars can’t be choosers.
What is people who depend on the generosity of others can’t pick & choose things as per their liking. They’ve to accept what is given to them.
Let the cat out of the bag
tell a secret
An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.
What is if someone does something wrong, then they should be punished by same degree of injury or punishment.
God helps those who help themselves.
What is god doesn’t help those who don’t try. You’ve to make effort if you want to succeed.
When the going gets tough, the tough get going.
Cat got your tongue
Don't want to speak
An empty vessel makes much noise.
What is foolish or stupid people are the most talkative
A bad workman always blames his tools.
What is when someone blames the quality of their equipment or other external factors when they perform a task poorly.
A ship in the harbor is safe, but that is not what a ship is for.
What is get out of your comfort zone to grow and fulfill your potential.
People who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones.
Don't judge others when you have flaws, too.