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.
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
The receiver is as bad as the thief
The proof of the pudding is in the eating
The pot calls the kettle black
The pot calls the kettle black
The pitcher goes often to the well but is broken at last
The nearer the bone, the sweeter the flesh
The mountain has brought forth a mouse
The morning sun never lasts a day
The more haste, the less speed
The moon does not heed the barking of dogs
The mill cannot grind with the water that is past
The longest day has an end
The leopard cannot change its spots
The last straw breaks the camel's back
The last drop makes the cup run over
The higher the ape goes, the more he shows his tail
The heart that once truly loves never forgets
The game is not worth the candle
The furthest way about is the nearest way home
