Proverbs
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birds of a feather flock together
Meaning: to form groups with people with similar interests and tastes.
Example: The team is divided into people from the same region batting against each other. Birds of a feather flock together. Read more ➺
the squeaky wheel gets the grease
Meaning: to get something fixed, it is required to make a noise to get attention
Example: My younger brother got far more stuff from my parents when we were kids because the squeaky wheel gets the grease. Read more ➺
when in Rome, do as the Romans
Meaning: to copy popular culture in order to blend in
Example: My mother always told us that when in Rome, do as the Romans. That is how today we are able to get along with any kind of people. Read more ➺
Meaning: difficult to discontinue of an aged habit
Example: The colonel still sleeps with a loaded pistol by his side, even though he has retired from the army ten years backs. As they say, old habits die hard. Read more ➺
Meaning: admirable results always take time
Example: The Oswal's have really worked hard in building their empire. Rome was after all not built in one day. Read more ➺
Meaning: If you do things too quickly, you can make mistakes.
Example: He tried to fix the leak in a hurry, but haste makes waste and it got worse. Read more ➺
Meaning: too much curiosity can lead to dangerous situations
Example: When he started asking too many questions of his neighbours about their whereabouts during the weekend, they warned him that curiosity killed the cat. Read more ➺
Meaning: When someone is in love, they often stop thinking clearly.
Example: He stayed in a bad relationship, showing that one cannot love and be wise when emotions lead the way. Read more ➺
beauty is in the eye of the beholder
Meaning: different people have different ideas and views about what is beautiful
Example: I don't see why he finds her attractive, I think she is downright ugly; but, beauty is in the eye of the beholder, as they say. Read more ➺
a rolling stone gathers no moss
Meaning: it is difficult for a wanderer to be able to flourish
Example: It was time for you to settle down at least five years back. You should find a place that you like and build a home there because a rolling stone gathers no moss. Read more ➺
