PROBERBS

1. Time is money. Money talks: thời gian là tiền bạc/có tiền có quyền
- Time is money: said to emphasize that you should not waste time, because
you could be using it to earn money
- Money talks : said about people or organizations that are rich, and can
therefore get or do what they want
2. Two heads are better than one:
- used to say that two people working together will achieve more than one
person working alone
3. Two wrongs don’t make a right
- said to emphasize that it is not acceptable to do something bad to
someone just because they did something bad to you first
4. The grass is always greener on the other side
- something that you say that means that other people always seem to be
in a better situation than you, although they may not be
5. The pen is mightier than the sword
- said to emphasize that thinking and writing have more influence on
people and events than the use of force or violence
6. There is no place like home
- to say that the home is the best place
7. No man is an island/ no-man's-land
- an area or strip of land that no one owns or controls, such as a strip of
land between two countries' borders, especially in a war
8. People who live in glass houses should not throw stones
- We shouldn’t complain about others if we are as bad as they are.
9. Practice makes perfect
- said to encourage someone to continue to do something many times, so
that they will learn to do it very well
10. Knowledge is power
- means that a person has education and a complete control on his life by
using that knowledge.
11. Laughter is the best medicine
12. Like father, like son
- Said when a son shows similarities to his father in mannerisms, interests,
behavior, etc.
13. Honesty is the best policy
- said to advise someone that it is better to tell the truth than to lie
 14. Hope for the best, prepare for the worst
- To have hope that a positive occurrence will happen, while
simultaneously readying for a negative outcome. Good things come to
those who wait
15. All good things come to those who wait
- It means that patience is typically rewarded, and that people who are
patient will often get what they want and achieve their goals and desires.
16. Don’t put off tomorrow what you can do today
- Do not delay or hesitate to do something if you can finish or accomplish it
today
17. Don’t put many irons in the fire
- to be engaged in too many activities. To have too much to do at the same
time
18. Easy come, easy go
- said when something, especially money, is easily got and then soon spent
or lost:
19. Don’t count your chickens before they hatch
- you should not make plans that depend on something good happening
before you know that it has actually happened
20. Don’t judge a book by its cover
- said to show that you cannot know what something or someone is like by
looking only at that person or thing's appearance
21. Don’t put all of your eggs in one basket
- This is a piece of advice which means that one should not concentrate all
efforts and resources in one area as one could lose everything.
22. Better late than never
- said when you think that it is better for someone or something to be late
than never to arrive or to happen
23. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder
- used to express the fact that not all people have the same opinions about
what is attractive
24. Actions speak louder than words
- said to emphasize that what you do is more important and shows your
intentions and feelings more clearly than what you say
25. A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step
- Great things start from humble beginnings. Don't get overwhelmed by a
large project, just get started
 26. When in Rome, do as the Romans do
27. Clothes do not make the man
- You cannot judge a man's character based on his clothing and
appearance.
28. Diamonds cut diamonds
- A situation in which two equally cunning or devious people spar or
interact
29. The early bird catches the worm
- said to advise someone that they will have an advantage if they do
something immediately or before anyone else does it
30. Empty vessels make the most sound
- said to mean that people who talk a lot about their knowledge, talent or
experience are often not as knowledgeable, talented or experienced as
they claim to be.
31. Every dog has its day
- said to emphasize that everyone is successful or happy at some time in
their life
32. No pain, no gain
- it is necessary to work hard or strive to reap rewards.
33. All cats are grey in the dark
- When in the dark, appearances are meaningless, since everything is hard
to see or is unseen
34. After storm comes a calm
- Things often improve after a difficult, chaotic, or stressful time.
35. The leopard can’t change its spots
- something you say that means a person's character, especially if it is bad,
will not change, even if they pretend that it will