Section: «Proverbs»
A proverb (from Latin: proverbium) or an adage is a simple, traditional saying that expresses a perceived truth based on common sense or experience. Proverbs are often metaphorical and are an example of formulaic language. A proverbial phrase or a proverbial expression is a type of a conventional saying similar to proverbs and transmitted by oral tradition. The difference is that a proverb is a fixed expression, while a proverbial phrase permits alterations to fit the grammar of the context. Collectively, they form a genre of folklore.
To be born with a silver spoon in one's mouth
To angle with a silver hook
To add fuel (oil) to the fire (flames)
Time and tide wait for no man
Those who live in glass houses should not throw stones
Think today and speak tomorrow
Things past cannot be recalled
They must hunger in winter that will not work in summer
There's no use crying over spilt milk
There's many a slip between the cup and the lip
There is no smoke without fire
There is no rule without an exception
There is no rose without a thorn
There is no place like home
There is no fire without smoke
There is more than one way to kill a cat
The scalded dog fears cold water
The rotten apple injures its neighbours
The remedy is worse than the disease
