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Concise Dictionary of Proverbs

  • Yerlan Iskakovhas quoted2 years ago
    A fish stinks from the head

    A corrupting influence often spreads from a leader to the rest of the organization or group.
  • Yerlan Iskakovhas quoted2 years ago
    A fool and his money are soon parted

    A person who spends his money foolishly carelessly will soon be penniless
  • Yerlan Iskakovhas quoted2 years ago
    A drowning man will clutch at a straw
  • Yerlan Iskakovhas quoted2 years ago
    A dose of adversity is often as needful as a dose of medicine

    Hardship and misfortune may be unpleasant, but they can sometimes have a beneficial effect on the character, especially when people fail to appreciate the good things they have.
  • Yerlan Iskakovhas quoted2 years ago
    A coin of gold is delighting in a bag of silver coins

    A unique person is praised more.
  • Yerlan Iskakovhas quoted2 years ago
    Aclosed mouth catches no flies

    It is better not to say anything than to say something that might get you into trouble.
  • Yerlan Iskakovhas quoted2 years ago
    A cat may look at a king

    Anyone has the right to look at or speak to anyone else without having to worry about status, position, upbringing etc.
  • Yerlan Iskakovhas quoted2 years ago
    A burnt child dreads fire

    A bad experience or a horrifying incident may scar one’s attitude or thinking for a lifetime.
  • Yerlan Iskakovhas quoted2 years ago
    A bleating sheep loses a bite

    Those who talk too much may miss an important opportunity.
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