proverbs

Idioms (24)

• a leopard can't change its spots Neutral · CEFR C1
  A person's basic character cannot fundamentally change.
• let sleeping dogs lie Neutral · CEFR B2
  To avoid raising an old issue that could cause trouble.
• the early bird catches the worm Neutral · CEFR B1
  Those who act promptly have the best chance of success.
• actions speak louder than words Neutral · CEFR B1
  What you do matters more than what you say.
• don't count your chickens before they hatch Neutral · CEFR B2
  used to warn someone not to assume success before it actually happens
• every cloud has a silver lining Neutral · CEFR B1
  Every difficult situation has some hopeful or positive aspect.
• when in rome, do as the romans do Neutral · CEFR B2
  Follow the local customs when you are in an unfamiliar place.
• the proof of the pudding is in the eating Formal · CEFR C1
  You can only judge something's value by trying or experiencing it.
• out of the frying pan into the fire Neutral · CEFR C1
  To escape one bad situation only to land in a worse one.
• a stitch in time saves nine Neutral · CEFR C1
  Fixing a small problem early prevents a much bigger one later.
• better late than never Neutral · CEFR A2
  Doing something after a delay is better than not doing it at all.
• let bygones be bygones Neutral · CEFR C1
  To forgive and forget past disagreements.
• birds of a feather flock together Neutral · CEFR B2
  people with similar interests or character tend to spend time together
• curiosity killed the cat Neutral · CEFR B2
  asking too many questions can lead to trouble
• don't judge a book by its cover Neutral · CEFR B1
  appearances can be misleading, so assess things properly
• great minds think alike Informal · CEFR B1
  said when two people have the same idea at the same time
• look before you leap Neutral · CEFR B2
  to consider the risks before acting
• make hay while the sun shines Neutral · CEFR B2
  to take advantage of favourable conditions while they last
• once bitten, twice shy Neutral · CEFR B2
  a bad experience makes you cautious about repeating it
• out of sight, out of mind Neutral · CEFR B1
  things not seen are soon forgotten
• practice makes perfect Neutral · CEFR B1
  repeated practice leads to mastery
• the more the merrier Informal · CEFR B1
  more people make an event more enjoyable
• what goes around comes around Neutral · CEFR B2
  good or bad actions return to their author
• you reap what you sow Neutral · CEFR B2
  your actions determine your results