Proverbs
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Meaning: Children are often listening even when you think they aren't.
Example: Little pitchers have big ears, so maybe save that story for later. Read more ➺
Meaning: Always think carefully before taking action, especially when the consequences are uncertain or risky.
Example: It's wise to look before you leap, especially when making big life decisions like marriage. Read more ➺
Meaning: feeling and behaving in a lively, energetic, and cheerful way, regardless of age.
Example: Despite being in his seventies, he remains young at heart, always ready for a new adventure. Read more ➺
Meaning: to take advantage of a good situation or opportunity while it lasts.
Example: You have free time this summer. Make hay while the sun shines and learn a new skill. Read more ➺
Meaning: a phrase used to emphasize that a person's character comes before their appearance.
Example: Jacob learned the hard way that a charming smile doesn't guarantee a good heart—beauty is only skin-deep. Read more ➺
Meaning: to cry about past events that cannot be undone.
Example: While it's sad that the results have not been as good as you expected, you should now focus on moving ahead and achieving better results next time; there is no use crying over spilt milk. Read more ➺
prevention is better than cure
Meaning: easier to stop problems than correct them later
Example: It is good to keep vaccinations up to date as prevention is better than cure. Read more ➺
a smooth sea never made a skilled sailor
Meaning: Challenges are necessary to develop strength, skill, and resilience.
Example: She welcomed the criticism because a smooth sea never made a skilled sailor. Read more ➺
make a mountain out of a molehill
Meaning: magnifying the content
Example: You are just making a mountain out of a molehill, you just gave a wrong answer, it doesn't mean you're not going to qualify to the second round. Read more ➺
Meaning: the shining outer look of something is not a consistent sign of its real character
Example: My grandmother advised me to be careful about making new friends because all that glitters is not gold. Read more ➺
