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 list S, U and V
Flick through this page to learn some common proverbs beginning with S, U and V
I’ve included pictures to help you understand the meaning.
Proverbs beginning with S
- seeing is believing – you have to see something with your own eyes to believe it’s real or true
- silence is golden – sometimes it’s better to say nothing
- slow and steady wins the race – slow and consistent outweighs speed
- still waters run deep – a quiet person may be very interesting and intelligent
- strike while the iron is hot -don’t wait, do something when you have the opportunity
Proverbs beginning with T
- talk of the devil and he’s bound to appear – when you`re talking about someone, you`ll see them soon
- the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree – children have similar qualities/behaviour to their parents
- the best things in life are free – the best experiences cost nothing
- the course of true love never did run smooth – true love always encounters difficulties
- the devil makes work for idle hands – people who have nothing to do are more likely to get into trouble
- the early bird catches the worm – the best opportunities are available to those who arrive first
- the enemy of my enemy is my friend – two opposing parties should work together against a common enemy
- the eyes are the window of the soul – if you look into someone’s eyes, you can tell what they are feeling or thinking
- the forbidden fruit is always the sweetest – you want things more if you can’t have them
- the grass is always greener on the other side – other people’s lives seem more desirable than your own
- the more the merrier – the more people there are, the better an occasion will be
- the pen is mightier than the sword – ideas and words are more effective that using force
- the road to hell is paved with good intentions – put promises and plans into action otherwise they are useless
- the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach – feed a man well if you want him to love you
- there is calm after a storm – once an argument is over, things will calm down
- there’s more than one way to skin a cat – there`s more than one way to achieve a goal
- there’s no place like home – nothing beats the comfort of your own home
- there’s no such thing as a free lunch – free things always have a hidden catch
- there’s no time like the present – do something now, don’t wait
- time and tide wait for no one – don’t delay things, take advantage opportunities when they arise
- time is money – time is valuable, do things quickly
- tomorrow is another day – the future will be better after recent misfortune
- tomorrow never comes – do things today, don’t wait
- too many cooks spoil the broth – one or two leaders are better than lots of input/opinions
- two heads are better than one – two brains = better ideas
- two wrongs don’t make a right – getting revenge will only make the situation worse
- two’s company, three’s a crowd – a third person is not welcome when lovers want to be alone
Proverbs beginning with U
- use it or lose it – if you don’t utilise something often, it will disappear