Some of my students asked me to post some proverbs. So I will try to add as often as I find time five proverbs each time.
Well, what is a proverb? A proverb is a short, generally known sentence of the common people which contains wisdom, truth, morals, and traditional views in a metaphorical.
Proverbs are often used in daily language but also found on standardized test, so it a good idea to get to know the meaning of them. I will use the internet as my resource. You may do the same.
“Don’t cry over spilt milk,” means that a problem is over and that you should move on. Once you have done something don’t dwell (think about something for considerable length) on it. It’s already the past. So look to the future!
“It never rains but it pours” means that bad things sometimes can get worse. One bad thing happens and a lot of other bad things also happen, making a situation even worse. For example, first I missed the bus, then I lost my wallet and at last the kitchen caught fire.
“Don't count your chickens until they're hatched” means that you should not celebrate success until you see the results for yourself on paper. Just because a chicken lays four eggs doesn't mean that four will hatch.
“The proof of the pudding is in the eating” means you should not judge the value of something until you have tried it.
“He who laughs last - laughs best” means you may laugh now, thinking you have won, but you may not succeed in the end.
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