Proverb Definition
A fool and his money are soon parted.
If you do not know how spend and save wisely you will go broke.
As strong as a Lion
Very strong
Cat got your tongue?
Why aren't you talking?
Her tears were a river flowing down her cheeks.
She cried a lot.
The fire ran wild.
The fire spread quickly.
All that glitters is not gold.
Just because it looks look, that doesn't mean that is good.
As cool as cucumber
Very relaxed or calm.
Busy as a bee
Very active or working very hard
Maria is a chicken
She is always scared
My Flowers were begging for water.
The flowers are starting to wither or die.
The classroom was a zoo.
The students were noisy and unorganized.
Your explanation was as clear as mud
The explanation was not clear, he was confused
Hold your horses
Wait a minute
Jamal was a pig at dinner.
He was eating sloppily.
The thunder was grumbling in the distance.
The thunder made a lot of noise.
Look before you leap
Before doing something, try to see if it make sense first.
Don't just sit there like a bump on a log
Sit idly, not doing anything
Cry crocodile tears
To pretend to be upset
Her long hair was a flowing golden river.
She had long blonde hair
My house is a friend who protects me.
Your house provides security and shelter.
Beggars can't be choosers
If you are asking for something you can't be picky. Just take what you have been given.
Fits like a glove
Fits perfectly
Your goose is cooked
Now you're in trouble
The park was a lake after the rain.
The park was flooded.
My alarm yells at me in the morning.
The alarm makes a loud noise.