English proverbs

English proverbs

The early bird catches the worm.
A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush
Curiosity killed the cat
Don't count your chickens before they hatch
The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence
It's no use crying over spilled milk
Money doesn't grow on trees
Necessity is the mother of invention.
Opposites attract.
Silence is golden.
A stitch in time saves nine
There's no place like home.
Time flies.
Too many cooks spoil the broth.
You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink.
You can't judge a book by its cover.
A journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step.
A bad workman (always) blames his tools.
A friend in need is a friend indeed.
A jack of all trades is master of none.
A penny saved is a penny earned.
Actions speak louder than words.
All good things come to an end.
All's fair in love and war.
All's well that ends well.
An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.
Better late than never.
Blood is thicker than water.
Don't look a gift horse in the mouth.
Don't put all your eggs in one basket.
First come, first served.
Forbidden fruit is sweetest.
Half a loaf is better than none.
He has met his match.
Make hay while the sun shines.
Nothing venture, nothing gain.
When in Rome do as the Romans do.