Proverbs

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learn to walk before you run

Meaning: to take smaller steps initially

Example: The plan will gradually get the company the revenue that they need to sustain in this market but you need to learn to walk before you run. Read more ➺


still waters run deep

Meaning: to have passion or furore underneath a calm expression

Example: Though he rarely speaks in class, still waters run deep. Read more ➺


first things first

Meaning: to have a priority order

Example: The deal is on but first things first, let's discuss how the remuneration for the work will be done. Read more ➺


it’s better to be safe than sorry

Meaning: being careful may keep away unpleasant situation

Example: They have taught their kids to play any sport only after wearing its gear because it is better to be safe than sorry. Read more ➺


where there’s a will, there’s a way

Meaning: willpower will defeat any difficulty

Example: The man drove through eight countries in his car. It is true, where there is a will, there is a way. Read more ➺


many hands make light work

Meaning: to come together for a cause

Example: The workers gathered when the company was facing financial trouble to raise capital and proved that many hands make light work. Read more ➺


strike while the iron is hot

Meaning: to take advantage of a situation

Example: The study plans were such that it required you to read when your mind was fresh, strike while the iron is hot. Read more ➺


absence makes the heart grow fonder

Meaning: to miss and love someone more when they are not around

Example: The couple reunited after almost a year and understood that the absence had made their hearts grow fonder. Read more ➺


honesty is the best policy

Meaning: being honest is always good and fruitful

Example: The company has high moral standards and has the words "honesty is the best policy" written all over its premises. Read more ➺


grass is always greener on the other side

Meaning: to think that other's part is better than mine

Example: The lawyer always thought that the grass is greener on the other side and left his profession to become an MBA graduate. Guess what? He is still struggling to find a job. Read more ➺


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