interesting English proverbs

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1
Proverb:

A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.
Explanation:

Be happy with what you have. (What you have is worth more than what you don't have.)

2
Proverb:

A cat may look at a king.
Explanation:

All people are equal.

3

Proverb:

A chain is no stronger than its weakest link.
Explanation:

If a part of something is weak, then the whole thing is weak.



4
Proverb:

A change is as good as a rest.
Explanation:

A good way to relax and avoid stress is to do something different or go somewhere different.

5
Proverb:

A drowning man will clutch at straws.
Explanation:

If you are in a hopeless situation, you will try anything to get out of it - even if your chances of success are very, very small.
Note:

To 'clutch' something is to take hold of it tightly

6
Proverb:

A friend in need is a friend indeed.
Explanation:

People with problems expect their friends to help them.

7
Proverb:

A good conscience is a soft pillow.
Explanation:

You will sleep well if you have done no wrong.

8
Proverb:

A good word costs no more than a bad one.
Explanation:

It's as easy to praise someone as to criticize them.

9
Proverb:

A little labour, much health.
Explanation:

If you work and are busy, you will have a healthy life


10
Proverb:

A little learning is a dangerous thing.
Explanation:

People who know a little are often more dangerous than those who know nothing.


11
Proverb:

A little pot is soon hot.
Explanation:

Small people are quick to get angry or passionate.

12

Proverb:

A man is known by the company he keeps.
Explanation:

You will be judged by the people that you spend most of your time with.
Note:

In this proverb the word 'company' means 'people'.

13
Proverb:

A miss is as good as a mile.
Explanation:

A miss is a miss. Failure is failure. (It doesn't make any difference whether you missed by a little or missed by a lot.)


14
Proverb:

A mouse may help a lion.
Explanation:

Even weak people can help strong people sometimes.

15
Proverb:

A proverb comes not from nothing.
Explanation:

There is truth in proverbs.
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