English Proverbs - The Longest Way Around Is The Shortest Way Home

The Longest Way Around Is The Shortest Way Home

Meaning:

If you want to attain the desired level of quality, you must work persistently and methodically, without cutting corners.

Example: 

The former contractor created poor-quality, bloated code that requires rewriting. It should have been approached with more care. As the saying goes, the longest way around is the shortest way home.

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English Proverbs - The Highest Branch Is Not The Safest Roost

The Highest Branch Is Not The Safest Roost

Meaning:

Those in positions of power can be vulnerable since many people want to replace them.

Example: 

A King used to be on high alert all the time, suspicious of conspiracies to destabilize them. After all, the highest branch is not the safest roost.

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English Proverbs - The Higher The Monkey Climbs The More He Shows His Tail

The Higher The Monkey Climbs The More He Shows His Tail

Meaning:

The higher an inept person rises in an organization, the more his/ her incompetence is exposed.

Example:

After a dubious promotion, the official now leads a larger department, exposing her incompetence to a wider audience. As the saying goes, the higher the monkey climbs, the more he shows his tail.

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English Proverbs - The Harder You Work, The Luckier You Get

The Harder You Work, The Luckier You Get

Meaning:

The more you work, the more ideas and opportunities you will have.

Example: 

Most people believe he was lucky to win that big contract, but few realize he had been pursuing hundreds of them for several weeks - the harder you work, the luckier you get.

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English Proverbs - The Grass Is Greener On The Other Side Of Fence

The Grass Is Greener On The Other Side Of Fence

Meaning:

People are never content with their own circumstances; they constantly believe that others have it better.

Example:

Azam: I think he has the ideal life when I see all the travel photos he posts on Instagram.

Azmi: In real life, things rarely go as planned. He probably has a fair share of issues as well. Your idea that the grass is greener on the other side of the fence appeals to me.

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English Proverbs - The Family That (Eats) Prays Together Stays Together

The Family That (Eats) Prays Together Stays Together

Meaning:

The family that gathers frequently for prayer or meals is the one that is most tightly bonded.

Example:

Our family was undoubtedly close-knit since we gathered together at least once a week. As a saying goes, the family that (Eats) prays together stays together.

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English Proverbs - The Course Of True Love Never Did Run Smooth

The Course Of True Love Never Did Run Smooth

Meaning:

True love experiences highs and lows.

Example: 

Romeo and Juliet faced many difficulties in their relationship. The course of true love, it seems, never did run smooth.

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English Proverbs - Strike While The Iron Is Hot

Strike While The Iron Is Hot

Meaning:

Take advantage of an opportunity before it passes you by.

Example: 

I gave the job offer far too much thought. It has now been offered to someone else. I should have struck while the iron was hot.

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English Proverbs - Still Water Runs Deep

Still Water Runs Deep

Meaning:

If someone does not speak much, it does not imply that they are shallow or uninteresting.

Example: 

He may not say much, but he is one of the most knowledgeable members of the team. Still water runs deep.

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English Proverbs - Smooth Seas Do Not Make Skillful Sailors

Smooth Seas Do Not Make Skillful Sailors

Meaning:

If you only work on routine projects, you will not be challenged and thus will not improve.

Example: 

In my new project, I'm in charge of leading a team that will launch a new product, which I believe will provide a steep learning curve. After all, After all, smooth seas do not make skillful sailors.

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English Proverbs - Slow And Steady Wins The Race

Slow And Steady Wins The Race

Meaning:

Slow and consistent work outperforms quick work in spurts.

Example: 

If you want to lose weight, you must gradually change your eating habits over time, rather than starving yourself for a week. After all, slow and steady wins the race.

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English Proverbs - Silence Is Half Consent

Silence Is Half Consent

Meaning:

If you do not object to what someone says or does, it is possible that you agree to some extent.

Example: 

He didn't respond to my suggestion that we go on a picnic this weekend. I don't think he's saying no. Silence is half consent.

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English Proverbs - Shrouds Have No Pockets

Shrouds Have No Pockets

Meaning:

We came into this world with nothing and will leave with nothing.

Example:

What are you going to do with all the money you're amassing at the expense of a peaceful, happy life? . As far as I know, shrouds have no pockets.

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English Proverbs - Rome Wasn’t Built In A Day

Rome Wasn’t Built In A Day

Meaning:

It takes time to complete important work.

Example: 

You can't expect her to complete such a large project in a week. Rome wasn’t built in a day.

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English Proverbs - Rich Man’s Joke Is Always Funny

Rich Man’s Joke Is Always Funny

Meaning:

People agree with and flatter wealthy people in order to stay in their good graces.

Example:

My college's rich kid was always surrounded by classmates who went out of their way to flatter and amuse him. A rich man’s joke is always funny.

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English Proverbs - Practice What You Preach

Practice What You Preach

Meaning:

Behave in the same way that you want others to behave.

Example:

You keep telling us to go for a morning jog, but I wish you would practice what you preach.

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English Proverbs - Practice Makes Perfect

Practice Makes Perfect

Meaning:

Doing something repeatedly improves one's ability.

Example: 

You won't be able to master the guitar in two months. You must persevere for several months, as practise makes perfect.

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English Proverbs - Politeness Costs Little But Yields Much

Politeness Costs Little But Yields Much

Meaning:

When people are polite, they can accomplish a lot.

Example: 

Dr Lim is well liked by his colleague because he treat them all with kindness and politeness. As people said, politeness costs little but yields much.

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English Proverbs - Persuasion Is Better Than Force

Persuasion Is Better Than Force

Meaning:

Persuasion is more effective than coercion in getting results.

Example: 

Farmers finally agreed to the government acquiring their land on the promise of economic development in the area after many futile attempts by the government. That is why it is said that persuasion is better than force.

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English Proverbs - People Who Live In Glass Houses Shouldn’t Throw Stones At Others

People Who Live In Glass Houses Shouldn’t Throw Stones At Others

Meaning:

People who have flaws should not criticize others who have flaws of their own.

Example: 

Azmi: You shouldn't drive so fast!

Azam: Well, didn't you just get a speeding ticket last week? People who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones!

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English Proverbs - Pen Is Mightier Than Sword

Pen Is Mightier Than Sword

Meaning:

Thinking and writing have a greater impact on people and events than force.

Example: 

Following the mass killings at the newspaper office, there is a protest in the city declaring support for the paper, proving that the pen is mightier than the sword.

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English Proverbs - One Man’s Junk Is Another Man’s Treasure

One Man’s Junk Is Another Man’s Treasure

Meaning:

What one person considers junk may be valuable to another.

Example: 

I received little money from my laptop sale, but I'm confident that the buyer will resell it for a large profit. After all, one man's trash is another man's treasure.

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