The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence

its not good to be jealous (to want what other people have
Dont judge a book by its cover
Do not make judgments about other people because of how they look or dress
Strike while the iron is hot
Take advantage of the moment because the chance may not come again
Too many cooks spoil the broth
Many hands make light work
When in Rome, do as the Romans do
Dont cross the bridge until you come to it
Think about what you are doing right now without worrying about the unknown
Honesty is the best policy
Practice makes perfect
Where theres a will, theres a way
if you have the will to meet the problems, there is a way to overcome them.
Look before you leap

1. "Two wrongs don't make a right."

When someone has done something bad to you, trying to get revenge will only make things worse.
2. "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.
3. "When in Rome, do as the Romans."
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.
4. "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.
5. "When the going gets tough, the tough get going."
Strong people don't give up when they come across challenges. They just work harder.
6. "No man is an island." You can't live
completely independently. Everyone needs help from other people.
7. "Fortune favors the bold."
People who bravely go after what they want are more successful than people who try to live safely.
8. "People who live in glass houses should not throw stones."
Don't criticize other people if you're not perfect yourself.
9. "Hope for the best, but prepare for the worst."
This seems pretty clear.
10. "Better late than never."
This one's clear, too.
11. "Birds of a feather flock together."
People like to spend time with others who are similar to them.
12. "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.
13. "A picture is worth a thousand words."
Pictures convey emotions and messages better than written or spoken explanations.
14. "There's no such thing as a free lunch."
Things that are offered for free always have a hidden cost.
15. "There's no place like home."
Your own home is the most comfortable place to be.
16. "Discretion is the greater part of valor."
Sometimes it's important to know when to give up and run away, instead of always acting brave and maybe
getting hurt.
17. "The early bird catches the worm."
You should wake up and start work early if you want to succeed.
18. "Never look a gift horse in the mouth."
If someone offers you a gift, don't question it.
19. "You can't make an omelet without breaking a few eggs."
When you try to do something great, you'll probably make a few people annoyed or angry. Don't worry about
those people; just focus on the good results.
20. "God helps those who help themselves."
Don't just wait for good things to happen to you. Work hard to achieve your goals.
21. "You can't always get what you want."
Don't whine and complain if you don't get what you wanted.
22. "Cleanliness is next to godliness."
Be clean.
23. "A watched pot never boils."
If something takes time to finish, don't watch it too closely because it will seem like it's taking forever.
24. "Beggars can't be choosers."
If you're asking for a favor from someone else, you have to take whatever they give you.
25. "Actions speak louder than words."
Just saying that you'll do something doesn't mean much. Actually doing it is harder and more meaningful.
26. "If it ain't broke, don't fix it."
Don't try to improve something that already works fairly well. You'll probably end up causing new problems.
27. "Practice makes perfect."
You have to practice a skill a lot to become good at it.
28. "Too many cooks spoil the broth."
When there are too many people trying to lead and give their opinions, it's confusing and leads to bad results.
Jobs and projects should have one or two strong leaders.
29. "Easy come, easy go."
When you get money quickly, like by winning it, it's easy to spend it or lose it quickly as well.
30. "Don't bite the hand that feeds you."
If someone's paying you or helping you out, you have to be careful not to make them angry or say bad things
about them.
31. "All good things must come to an end."
You an't keep having good luck or fun forever; eventually it will stop.
32. "If you can't beat 'em, join 'em."
When you try to change someone's behavior and it doesn't work, you might have to change instead. For
example, if you're trying to get your classmates to focus on studying but they want to party, maybe you should
just party with them.
33. "One man's trash is another man's treasure."
Different people have different ideas about what's valuable.
34. "There's no time like the present."
If you need to do something, don't wait until later. Do it now.
35. "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder."
Different people have different ideas about what's beautiful.
36. "Necessity is the mother of invention."
When you're really in need, you think of creative solutions to your problems.
37. "A penny saved is a penny earned."
Save your money.
38. "Familiarity breeds contempt."
When you're around someone for too long, you get tired of them and annoyed by them.
39. "You can't judge a book by its cover."
Things sometimes look different than they really are. A restaurant that looks old and small might have
amazing food, for example.
40. "Good things come to those who wait."
Be patient.
41. "Don't put all your eggs in one basket."
Have a backup plan. Don't risk all of your money or time in one plan.
42. "Two heads are better than one."
When two people cooperate with each other, they come up with better ideas.
43. "The grass is always greener on the other side of the hill." People tend to want whatever
they don't have.
44. "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you."
Don't do mean things to people.
45. "A chain is only as strong as its weakest link."
If one member of a team doesn't perform well, the whole team will fail.
46. "Honesty is the best policy."
Don't lie.
47. "Absence makes the heart grow fonder."
Sometimes it's good to be away from your partner, because it makes you want to see each other again.
48. "You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make him drink."
If you try to help someone, but they don't take your advice or offers, give up. You can't force someone to
accept your help.
49. "Don't count your chickens before they hatch."
Your plans might not work out, so don't start thinking about what you'll do after you succeed. Wait until
you've already succeeded, and then you can think about what to do next.
50. "If you want something done right, you have to do it yourself."
Don't trust other people to do important things for you. You have to do things yourself to control the quality
of the results.

1. Absence makes the heart grow fonder Our love for the loved ones grows more with the distance.
2. Accidents will happen in the best regulated families Unforeseen can happen with anybody.
3. Actions speak louder than words What people do shows more about them than what they just say.
4. Appearances are deceptive Internal truth of a person is usually different from what is visible outside.
5. Never judge by appearances Dont use looks as the criteria to assess someone.
6. An apple a day keeps the doctor away An apple eaten everyday keeps you in good health.
7. Art is long, life is short. Life is too short to learn all the art in this world.
8. Dont throw the baby out with the bathwater Be careful to not throw away good things with bad while
cleaning.
9. You scratch my back, Ill scratch yours If you help me, Ill help you.
10. Beauty is only skin deep Never judge by appearance A good looking woman may not necessarily be
good by character.
11. As you make your bed, so you must lie in it. Be prepared to face the consequences of your wrong
actions.
12. Honesty is the best policy Being truthful saves you from many problems. It is the best thing to do.
13. Beggars cant be choosers A needy person should accept what is offered without complaining.
14. Big is beautiful Large size is advantageous.
15. Birds of a feather flock together People with similar qualities, seek each others company.
16. The early bird catches the worm The quicker one/ first in line gets the opportunities.
17. Once bitten, twice shy From experience, we learn to avoid situation causing trouble or distress.
18. Theres a black sheep in every family One member in every family doesnt fit into the characteristic of
the family.
19. Two blacks dont make a white You can not justify something wrong you have done because someone
else has also done it.
20. If the blind lead the blind, both shall fall- If a person lacking in some expertise leads others, all of them
shall fail.
21. In the country of the blind, the one eyed man is king The person with a little ability in a group of those
with absolutely no ability is at an advantage.
22. There are none so blind as those who will not see It is useless explaining those who do not want to
understand.
23. Blood is thicker than water Family relationship is stronger than others.
24. Half a loaf is better than no bread Be grateful for what you get rather than complaining for what you
dont have.
25. You cant make bricks without straws You cant accomplish something without the right material. Of
course, you need to study hard to win a gold medal. You cant make bricks without straws.
'Never judge a book by it's cover'
Meaning- This proverb means that we should not prejudge the value of something by it's external appearance
or outer look.
' The early bird catches the worm'
Meaning- The person who grabs the opportunity of doing something before the other people, always gets the
advantage.
'Don't cry over the split milk'
Meaning- It is not worth feeling sad about something which has happened already, what is done ,can't be
undone.
'Good things come in small packages'
Meaning- The meaning of this proverb is that we should not underestimate the small things because
sometimes, something which looks small turns out to be much better than the bigger ones.
'Don't count your chickens before they hatch'
Meaning-It is not good to make plans based on something before it really happens.
Necessity is the mother of invention'
Meaning- If you really need something you will find a way to get it.
'All that glitters is not gold'
Meaning-It is not necessary that everything which looks attractive or valuable turns out to be so.This proverb
is applicable for people too, who promise to be more than what they really are.
 'One rotten apple spoils the rest'
Meaning- A person with bad behavior or character, influences other people who come in his contact.
'All work and no play makes jack a dull boy'
Meaning-This proverb means that when a person works continuously he becomes bored or dull.
'When life gives you lemon, make lemonade'
Meaning- If we face a difficult and negative situation in life, we should try to find a way to turn it into
something good and positive.

Examples Answers
All work and no _______ makes Jack a dull boy. play
Birds of a _______ flock together. feather
Cut your _______ according to your cloth. coat
Don't put all your eggs in one _______. basket
The _______ bird catches the worm. early
A _______ in need is a friend indeed. friend
Great _______ from little acorns grow. oaks
Health is _______. wealth
It is better to _______ than to take. give
A Jack of all _______ is master of none. trades
Look before you _______. leap
Make _______ while the sun shines. hay
Necessity is the _______ of invention. mother
One good turn _______ another. deserves
The proof of the _______ is in the eating. pudding
A rolling _______ gathers no moss. stone
A thing of _______ is a joy forever. beauty
Variety is the _______ of life. spice
Waste not, _______ not. want
You cannot have the _______ and eat it too. cake
Absence makes the heart grow fonder
Being away from someone or something for a period of time makes you appreciate that person or thing more
when you see them or it again
Actions speak louder than words.
What you do is more important than what you say
A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step
You must begin something if you hope to finish it; something that takes a long time to finish begins with one step
All good things must come to an end
Everything ends; good times dont last forever
A picture is worth a thousand words
An image can tell a story better than words
A watched pot never boils
If something takes time to do, it doesnt help to constantly check on it. You just have to give it time.
Beggars cant be choosers
If youre in a bad situation and someone offers to help you, you have to take whatever they give you and
shouldnt ask for more
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder
What is beautiful is different for each person
Better late than never
Its better to finish something late than to never do it at all
Birds of a feather flock together
People who are similar spend time together
Cleanliness is next to godliness
Its good to be clean. God is clean, and you should be too.
Dont bite the hand that feeds you
Dont make someone angry or hurt someone who is helping you or paying for you
Dont count your chickens before they hatch.
Dont expect a positive result before you actually see it
Dont judge a book by its cover
Dont judge someone or something by appearance alone
Dont put all of your eggs in one basket
Dont put all of your hopes and resources into one goal or dream
Dont put off until tomorrow what you can do today
If you can do something today, do it. Dont wait until tomorrow; dont procrastinate.
Dont put too many irons in the fire
Dont try to do too many things at the same time; focus on one thing at a time
Easy come, easy go
When you make money quickly, its very easy to lose it quickly as well
Fortune favors the bold
People who are brave and who take risks are more successful than people who are do things safely all the time
God helps those who help themselves
Dont just wait for good things to happen to you. Work hard to make them happen
Good things come to those who wait
If you are patient, good things can happen
Honesty is the best policy
Its always better to tell the truth than it is to lie
Hope for the best, prepare for the worst
In any situation, be optimistic about the result, but always be ready for the worst outcome
If it aint broke, dont fix it
If something is already working well, dont try to change it or improve it
If you cant beat em, join em
If you cant change someones behavior or opinion, sometimes its better or easier to do what they want to do
If you play with fire, youll get burned
If you get involved in something dangerous or beyond your abilities, you will probably experience negative
consequences
If you want something done right, you have to do it yourself
Dont depend on someone else to do a good job; do it yourself
Keep your friends close, and your enemies closer
If someone is your enemy, treat them like a friend so you can be ready if they ever try to betray you
Knowledge is power
The more you know, the more powerful you can be in different areas of your life
Laughter is the best medicine.
When youre in a difficult situation, laughing can make it easier to get through that situation
Like father, like son
Said when a son is similar to his father; also, Like mother, like daughter
No man is an island
No one is truly capable of living alone. We need human connection to be healthy
People who live in glass houses should not throw stones
Dont criticize someone if youre not perfect either; dont be a hyprocrite
Practice makes perfect
The more you do something, the better you will become at it
The early bird gets the worm
People who wake up early or who get to places early have a better chance of success
The enemy of my enemy is my friend
If someone whom I dont like doesnt like someone else whom I dont like, we can act like friends and unite
against the other person (common in war)
The grass is always greener on the other side
People always want what they dont have
The pen is mightier than the sword
If youre trying to convince someone of something, words and ideas are stronger than using physical force
(common in politics)
There is no place like home
Your home is the most comfortable place in the world
There is no such thing as a free lunch.
Nothing is free. Even the things that are free have a hidden cost
There is no time like the present
Dont wait to do something. Do it now.
The squeaky wheel gets the grease
The person who complains in a situation is more likely to get something.
Time is money
Dont waste your time or other peoples time; also, if you can use your time to make money in some way, you
should do that.
Two heads are better than one
Its easier to do something as a team than by yourself
Two wrongs dont make a right
Trying to get revenge on someone who has hurt you will only make things worse
When in Rome, do as the Romans do
When you are in a new place or situation, try to act like the majority of people in that place or situation.
When the going gets tough, the tough get going
When a situation becomes difficult, strong people dont give up; they work harder
Where theres smoke, theres fire
If something seems wrong, it probably is; also, there is usually some truth to a rumor
You can lead a horse to water, but you cant make him drink it
You can try to help someone by giving good advice, but you cant force them to accept it or follow it
You cant always get what you want
Dont complain if you dont get what you want