Minggu, 24 Juni 2012

Collection of English proverbs with the meaning


                                        
It looks like rain today
(you will earn what we expect )
Look before you leap
( You should think of before doing the next action)
Where there is a will there is a way
( dimana ada keinginan di situ ada jalan)
A bird  in the hand is worth two in the bus
( Something that is sure is better than things that are far from the fact)
Empty vessels make most sound
( more talking shows the lack of knowledge )
Action speaks louder than words
(action shows the fact)
A friend  in need is a friend indeed.
( A true friend is someone that always there when you need him/her)
Take care of the pennies and the pounds will take care of them self.
( save little money you will have big money)
Better late than never
( doing something even though late is better than nothing)
It’s the early bird that catches the worm
( Who does first will earn the result first)
A little learning is dangerous thing
( a little time to study is dangerous)
A fool and his money are soon parted
( stupid man spends money carelessly )
No gain without pains)
( you can’t get anything without effort)
A rolling stones gather no moss
( a person who want to settle down never becomes wealthy)
Enough is as good as a feast
(if you have all you need it is as good as having to much)
               Necessity is the mother of invention
( When you desire to have something you will do much effort to catch your dream)
All is not gold that glitters
( You can not rely on physical appearance)
Prevention is better than cure
( Prevent from bad thing is better let it happen)
He who hesitates is lost
( You can not catch the opportunity if you are doubt)
Second thoughts are best
( don’t do anything without thinking it over carefully)
(Never put off till tomorrow what you can do today
( Don’t postpone what you can do today)
                             Honesty is the best policy
(Honesty is the best wisdom)
More haste less speed
( you will often do a thing more quickly if you don’t try to hurry too much)
A stitch in time saves nine
( Little work in the correct time can accomplish some jobs)








                    

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