A proverb is a short saying/phrase about life that comes from way back in ancient times. They are usually based on some sort of truth with the purpose giving advice or imparting wisdom.
Whether you’re having a casual chat with friends or in a business meeting, you will probably hear proverbs being quoted.
Proverbs beginning with M
make hay while the sun shines
meaning – make the most of an opportunity while you have the chance
make one’s bed and lie in it
meaning – face the unpleasant consequences of one’s actions
man cannot live on bread alone
meaning – food is not enough, people need spirituality, art, music etc.
many a true word is spoken in jest
meaning – even though a person may be joking, there`s still some truth in
many hands make light work
meaning – large tasks become easy if many people help
misery loves company
meaning – unhappy people like it when others are unhappy too
money doesn’t grow on trees
meaning – don’t waste money, it’s not unlimited
money is the root of all evil
meaning – people do evil things to get money
money talks
meaning – money = power and influence
more haste, less speed
meaning – if you work too quickly you will end up taking more time in the end
Proverbs beginning with N
necessity is the mother of invention
meaning – when people really need something, they will think of ways to achieve it
never judge a book by its cover
meaning – don’t base your opinion on appearance
no man is an island
meaning – no one can live completely alone; we need the support/company of others
no news is good news
meaning – if you hear no information, you assume everything is ok
no pain, no gain
meaning – if you don’t have to work for it, it won’t be worth it
nothing ventured, nothing gained
meaning – if you want to achieve something, you have to take risks
Proverbs beginning with O
old habits die hard
meaning – it’s difficult to change your behaviour if you’ve been doing something for a long time
once bitten, twice shy
meaning – if you’ve been hurt or had a bad experience you will avoid it the next time
one good turn deserves another
meaning – if someone does something nice for you, you should do something nice for them
one man’s junk is another man’s treasure
meaning – everyone has different ideas about what is precious
only fools and horses work
meaning – intelligent people will look for an easy way to earn money
opportunity never knocks twice at a man’s door
meaning – take advantage of an opportunity when it arises
opposites attract
meaning -people who are very different are often attracted to each other
out of sight, out of mind
meaning – if you can’t see it, it’s not happening
