English idioms about wisdom and folklore.
Proverbs that pass down everyday wisdom and advice from earlier generations.
Idioms
- A black hen lays a white egg
- A good name is sooner lost than won
- Calamity is man's true touchstone
- Diligence is the mother of good luck
- Discretion is the better part of valour
- Good watch prevents misfortune
- Habit cures habit
- He that knows nothing doubts nothing
- Money is a good servant but a bad master
- Other times, other manners
- Seeing is believing
- Something is better than nothing
- Spare the rod and spoil the child
- Tell me who your friends are and I'll tell you who you are
- The first step is always the hardest
- Enough is as good as a feast
- In fair weather prepare for foul
- Think before you speak
- Waste not, want not
- A stitch in time saves nine
- Better safe than sorry
- Save for a rainy day
- Look before you leap