English Proverbs: A - E

English Proverbs: A - E

A bad excuse is better than none.

A bad workman blames his tools.

A barking dog never bites.

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

A cat in gloves catches no mice.

A deaf husband and a blind wife are always a happy couple.

A dog is a man's best friend.

A man's reach should exceed his grasp.

A stumble may prevent a fall.

Actions speak louder than words.

Affectation is a greater enemy to the face than smallpox.

After dinner rest a while, after supper walk a mile.

All good things come to those who wait.

All good things must come to an end.

All that glitters is not gold.

All wealth begins in mind.

As you make your bed, so you must lie upon it.

Bad news travel fast.

Barking dogs seldom bite.

Beggars can't be choosers.

Better die with honor than live with shame.

Better late than never.

Birds of a feather flock together.

(Meaning: People of the same sort of character or belief always come together.)

Caught between a rock and a hard place

Caught between the devil and the deep blue sea.

(Meaning: to be stuck with two choices that are both undesirable)

Chaste makes waste.

Children and fools tell the truth.

Clothes make the man.

Confess and be hanged.

Cowards may die many times before their deaths.

Don't count your chickens before they're hatched.

Don't cross your bridges before you get to them.

Doubt is the beginning of wisdom.

Easier said than done.

Eat to live, but do not live to eat.

Empty vessels make the most noise.

Every bird loves to hear himself sing.

Every cloud has a silver lining.

Every dog has its day.

Every man has his faults.

Everyone can find fault, few can do better.

Experience is the best teacher.

Experience is the mother of wisdom.