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Essential English Proverbs Explained

This document lists well-known English proverbs along with their explanations. Each proverb conveys a moral lesson or insight about life, such as the importance of not seeking revenge or the value of being prepared for challenges. The document encourages readers to reflect on the meanings before consulting the explanations.

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Essential English Proverbs Explained

This document lists well-known English proverbs along with their explanations. Each proverb conveys a moral lesson or insight about life, such as the importance of not seeking revenge or the value of being prepared for challenges. The document encourages readers to reflect on the meanings before consulting the explanations.

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Common English Proverbs

This is a list of some of the well-


known English proverbs. Below
each one, there's a simple
explanation. Try to figure it out
by yourself before looking for an
explanation
Two wrongs don't make a right

When someone has


done something bad
to you, trying to get
revenge will only make
things worse.

Dos males no hacen un bien


The pen is mightier than the sword

Trying to convince
people with ideas
and words is more
effective than trying
to force people to do
what you want.
La pluma puede más que la espada
When in Rome, do as the Romans
do.
Act the way that the
people around you are
acting. This phrase might
come in handy when
you're traveling abroad
notice that people do
things differently than
you're used to.
A donde fueres, haz lo que vieres
The squeaky wheel gets the grease.

You can get better


service if you
complain about
something. If you
wait patiently, no
one's going to help
you.
El que no llora no mama
When the going gets tough, the
tough get going

Strong people
don't give up when
they come across
challenges. They
just work harder.
Cuando las cosas se ponen difíciles, los
tenaces siguen adelante
No man is an island.

You can't live


completely
independently.
Everyone needs help
from other people.
Fortune favors the bold

Those who bravely


go after what they
want are more
successful than the
ones who try to live
safely.
La suerte favorece a los valientes
People who live in glass houses
should not throw stones

Don't criticize other


people if you're not
perfect yourself.

No mirar la paja del ojo ajeno cuando hay una


viga en el propio
Hope for the best, but prepare for
the worst

Bad things
might
happen, so
be prepared.
Better late than never
It's best to do
something on
time. But if you
can't do it on
time, at least get
it done.

Mejor tarde que nunca


Birds of a feather flock together

People like to
join with
others who are
similar to them

Dios los cría y ellos se juntan


Keep your friends close and your
enemies closer

If you have an enemy,


pretend to be friends
with them instead of
openly fighting with
them. That way you
can watch them
carefully and figure out
what they're planning
A picture is worth a thousand words

Pictures convey
emotions and
messages better
than written or
spoken
explanations.
There's no such thing as a free
lunch
Things that are
offered for free
always have a
hidden cost.

Nada es gratis en la vida


There's no place like home

Your own home


is the most
comfortable
place to be

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