Proverbs
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God helps those who help themselves
Meaning: Success is more likely when a person takes initiative instead of waiting for help.
Example: He stopped making excuses and started working harder, believing that God helps those who help themselves. Read more ➺
the early bird catches the worm
Meaning: it refers to people who arrive earlier are the ones who get the best deals
Example: The admissions in this college get filled in very early. If you really want to enroll your son here then you should remember that the early bird catches the worm. Read more ➺
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 ➺
