Proverbs 1
A cat has nine lives. What does this mean?
Cat can survive seemingly fatal events. They can survive a lot of things.
Under the weather
to feel sick
Better late than never.
It is better to get something (you desire) late than get it never.
Call it a day
Stop working on something
Every dog has his day.
Even the unluckiest or the most unfortunate will taste success at some point.
Actions speak louder than words.
Actions are a better reflection of one’s character because it’s easy to say things, but difficult to act on them and follow through.
The ball's in your court
Its up to you
Blood is thicker than water.
Relationships with family (or blood relatives) is stronger than other relationships.
Cutting corners
Doing something poorly in order to save time or money
Good things come to those who wait.
Patience is often rewarded.
All good things come to an end.
Good experiences eventually come to an end.
Don't spill the beans
don't tell the secret
Clothes do not make the man.
A person’s character can’t be judged by his/ her clothing and outward appearance.
Easy does it
Slow down
Honesty is the best policy.
It’s always better to be truthful and honest, even if the opposite may get you the benefits.
Always put your best foot forward.
Try as hard as you can or give your best.
To see eye to eye
to agree completely
Don’t judge a book by its cover.
Just like you can’t form an opinion of a book just by looking at its cover, you can’t form an opinion about someone (or something) from their outward appearance.
Costs an arm and a leg
it is very expensive
If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.
If something is working fine, don’t change it unnecessarily.
An apple a day keeps the doctor away.
Eating an apple a day will keep you healthy.
A blessing in diguise
a good thing that seemed bad at first
Early bird catches the worm.
One who starts early on the work has higher chance of success.
Once in a blue moon
rarely, it happens rarely
Out of sight, out of mind.
If someone or something is not seen for a long time, it’ll be forgotten.