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English Proverbs

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  • A bean in liberty is better than a comfit in prison.
  • A bellyful is one of meat, drink, or sorrow.
  • A bellyful of food is a good one
  • A good enemy is a better person than a false friend
  • A big tree attracts the woodsman's axe.
  • An apple a day keeps the doctor away.
  • A bad workman (always) blames his tools
  • A friend in need is a friend indeed.
    • Meaning: A genuine friend is with you even in times of trouble.
    • Meaning: Someone will be your friend if they want something from you.

  • A good beginning makes (for) a good ending.

  • A good surgeon has an eagle's eye, a lion's heart, and a lady's hand.
  • A guilty conscience needs no accuser.
  • A half truth is a whole lie.
  • A jack of all trades is master of none.

  • A man is known by the company he keeps.
  • Anyone who thinks the way to a man's heart is through his stomach, is aiming ten inches too high.
  • A thief thinks everyone steals.
  • Absence makes the heart grow fonder but makes the mind forget.
  • Act today only tomorrow is too late
  • Action is the proper fruit of knowledge.