45 Sayings And Proverbs In English (with Translation And Explanation)
In this article you can find a series of English sayings and proverbs that will make you think and reflect on life They are phrases that we often use and that, with just a few words, we can say a lot.
Proverbs are popular phrases that have been repeated, without variation, for years and even centuries. Generally, through these a moral thought, advice or vital teaching is expressed.
This saying is used to refer to having achieved two things at the same time or to solve two problems at the same time by doing only one thing.
2. Eat, drink and be merry (for tomorrow we die)
A beautiful rhyme that talks about how there is only one present moment and that we must take advantage of it. We only have one life, we must make it an unbeatable experience.
3. Absence makes the heart grow fonder
Human beings value what we don’t have around us. These words express precisely that meaning. That is, when we miss something, that is when we value it.
4. All that glitter is not gold
Many times we stay with the superficial part of things, leaving aside the true meaning or what really happens. In addition, it is also used to recommend that we should not trust appearances.
5. Barking dogs never bite
We all know those people who lie more than they talk , and who usually boast, but then do nothing. The barking dog is the person who always tells his little stories, but bites little because in reality he has not done half of what he says.
5. A stitch in time saves nine
Translation: Prevention is better than cure.
It is better to take action early than to have to regret not having done so in the future.
6. A cat in gloves catches no mice
Translation: Cat with gloves does not catch mice.
It is used to criticize those people who do not dedicate themselves fully to work For example, when someone goes to work on the construction site but they are so dressed up that they don’t do their job properly so as not to get dirty.
7. Actions speak louder than words
Translation: Actions are worth more than words.
This phrase can also be expressed in different ways: “words are carried by the wind or “from word to deed there is a long way.”
8. Things often happen when you least expect them to
Translation: Where the greyhound least thinks, the hare jumps.
Sometimes opportunities come when you least expect it.
9. A leopard never changes its spots
Translation: He who is born a pig dies a pig.
This phrase refers to the fact that no one changes their nature and you cannot fight against destiny.
Translation: An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.
This saying applies in times when something bad is done to us and all we want is revenge. It goes against reconciliation.
11. A word is enough to the wise
Translation: To a good understander, few words are enough
In other words, there is no need to repeat things when just once should be enough.
12. All cats are gray in the dark
Translation: At night all cats are brown.
In reference to the fact that at night and in the dark, imperfections are not seen.
13. Give the benefit of the doubt
Translation: Give the benefit of the doubt.
We should not judge people at the first opportunity, but we must wait until we have evidence to accuse.
16. Appearances are deceptive
Translation: Appearances are deceiving.
It is a similar saying to the previous one, in that people should not be judged because their body image may not be what the person really is.
17. Take what someone says with a pinch of salt
Translation: Pick something up with tweezers.
Picking something with tweezers refers to being careful, as it is not something that is very safe or proven.
18. An apple a day keeps the doctor away
Translation: Prevention is better than cure.
Another saying in English that refers to prevention being better than cure That is, it is better to take action now than to have to regret it later.
19. A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush
Translation: A bird in the hand is better than two in the bush.
It is better to play it safe than to speculate and have a thousand things in mind and then be left with nothing.
20. Take no notice of the stupid things people say
Translation: To foolish words, deaf ears.
You have to ignore the comments of others. Why be bitter about what ignorant people say.
21. Add insult to injury
Translation:Add fuel to the fire.
A phrase that goes in the sense of making things worse, of complicating the matter.
22. There’s nothing so queer as folk
Translation: There is everything in the Lord’s vineyard.
A quote used when someone is strange or does not fit within social standards.
23. Speak of the devil
Translation: Speaking of the king of Rome.
Although the literal translation is rather, “speaking of the devil”, in Spanish it is “speaking of the king of Rome”. In other words, to be talking about someone and for them to appear precisely at that moment.
