have an ace up your sleeve : have an effective resource or piece of information kept hidden until it is necessary to use it; have a...

If you wish good advice, consult an old man. Old people have a lot of life experience and wisdom, so it is best to ask for the good...

Marry in haste, and repent at leisure. Many have claimed to fall in love at first sight, but this proverb warns us that if we get married...

The acid test a situation or event which finally proves whether something is good or bad, true or false, etc. The original use of the...

The best advice is found on the pillow Problems seem all the more difficult to solve when we are tired or stressed. If we have a problem,...

Give a good (or bad) account of yourself make a favourable (or unfavourable) impression through your performance or actions.

You can't judge a book by its cover. This is all about first impressions. We need to read a book to know if it's good or bad – we cannot...

As easy (or simple) as ABC extremely easy or straightforward. From the 15th to the 17th century, a child's first spelling and reading...

Birds of a feather flock together. Here, "Birds of a feather" means "birds of the same type". The proverb means that people of the same...

of your own accord voluntarily or without outside intervention.

No news is good news. This is similar to the proverb "Bad news travels fast." If we are waiting for news about someone or something, it's...

Achilles heel : A person's only vulnerable spot; a serious or fatal weakness. In Greek mythology, the nymph Thetis dipped her infant son...

An accident waiting to happen : A potentially disastrous situation,usually caused by negligent or faulty procedures. Or a person certain...

All clouds bring not rain There are a multitude of clouds – thunder clouds, fluffy clouds, wispy clouds, rain clouds. We can rephrase...

"Soon learnt, soon forgotten." This is a nice reminder for anyone who is learning something they find difficult or trying (such as a...

He teaches ill, who teaches all. " This proverb is a little tricky to understand due to its unusual structure. It becomes easier if we...

In Abraham's bosom: in heaven, the place of rest for the souls of the blessed, dated. The phrase is taken from Luke 16:22: 'And ! it...

above yourself conceited; arrogant. 1999 Frank McCourt 'Tis Many a man made his way in America by the sweat of his brow and his strong...

Ruffle someone's feathers. Cause someone to become annoyed or upset.

Smooth someone's ruffled feathers make. someone less angry or irritated by using soothing words.