Adages
Birds of a feather flock together
People come together with common interests
A phrase that one must infer the meaning because the phrase is not the literal meaning.
Idiom
See eye to eye
To agree with someone
Actions speak louder than words.
Saying that you'll do something doesn't mean much, actually doing it is harder and more meaningful.
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Different people have different ideas about what is beautiful.
Never look a gift horse in the mouth
Don't complain on gifts that are given to you
A simple and concrete saying, and expresses a truth based on common sense or experience.
Proverb
To cost an arm and a leg
Very expensive
A picture is worth a thousand words.
Pictures convey emotions and messages better than written or spoken explanations.
Practice makes perfect
Anything takes practice to master
The early bird gets the worm
The first person gets the reward
A short, pointed and memorable saying based on facts and is considered a truth by the majority of people
Adage
A piece of cake
Something is very easy
People who live in glass houses should not throw stones.
Don't criticize other people if you're not perfect yourself.
To cut corners
To do something badly or cheaply
Nothing ventured, nothing gained
If you don't try you will never succeed
A saying that becomes widely accepted as truth over time.
Proverbs
Let the cat out of the bag
Accidentally reveal a secret
When the going gets tough, the tough get going.
Strong people don't give up when they come across challenges, they just work harder.
To add insult to injury
To make a situation worse
Two wrongs don't make a right
Just because someone made a bad choice, does not mean you need to make the same bad choice.
Wise sayings that offer advice about how to live your life.
Adages
To feel under the weather
To not feel well
Hope for the best but prepare for the worst
Bad things might happen so be prepared
Can't judge a book by its cover
To not judge someone or something based solely on appearance