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828 Traditional Proverbs



1. "They say" is often a great liar.

2. A bad penny always turns up.. Traditional Proverb. A bad penny always turns up.

3. A bad workman always blames his tools.. Traditional Proverb. A bad workman always blames his tools.

4. A beetle is a beauty in the eyes of his mother.. Traditional Proverb. A beetle is a beauty in the eyes of his mother.

5. A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.. Traditional Proverb. A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.

6. A bit of fragrance always clings to the hand that gives you roses.. Traditional Proverb. A bit of fragrance always clings to the hand that gives you roses.

7. A bleeding sheep loses a bite.. Traditional Proverb. A bleeding sheep loses a bite.

8. A bolt does not always fall when it thunders.. Traditional Proverb. A bolt does not always fall when it thunders.

9. A cat has nine lives.. Traditional Proverb. A cat has nine lives.

10. A cat may look at a king.. Traditional Proverb. A cat may look at a king.

11. A chain is no stronger than its weakest link.. Traditional Proverb. A chain is no stronger than its weakest link.

12. A chip on the shoulder indicates wood higher up.. Traditional Proverb. A chip on the shoulder indicates wood higher up.

13. A colt is worth little if it does not break its halter.. Traditional Proverb. A colt is worth little if it does not break its halter.

14. A constant guest is never welcome.. Traditional Proverb. A constant guest is never welcome.

15. A dimple in the chin, a devil within.. Traditional Proverb. A dimple in the chin, a devil within.

16. A disease known is half cured.. Traditional Proverb. A disease known is half cured.

17. A dog that barks much is never a good hunter.. Traditional Proverb. A dog that barks much is never a good hunter.

18. A drop of honey catches more flies than a hogshead of vinegar.. Traditional Proverb. A drop of honey catches more flies than a hogshead of vinegar.

19. A drowning man will clutch at a straw.. Traditional Proverb. A drowning man will clutch at a straw.

20. A fine cage won't feed the bird.. Traditional Proverb. A fine cage won't feed the bird.

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