"Curiosity killed the cat" is the warning we give when someone is poking into things that don't concern them. It… Read More

"A penny saved is a penny earned" is the English-speaking world's favourite reminder that thrift pays. The money you don't… Read More

"Don't judge a book by its cover" is the proverb we use to remind ourselves — and each other —… Read More

"The pen is mightier than the sword" is one of the great arguments for the power of words. It claims… Read More

"When in Rome, do as the Romans do" is the traveller's golden rule — fit in with local customs wherever… Read More

"Don't count your chickens before they hatch" is a proverb about the danger of getting ahead of yourself — of… Read More

"The grass is always greener on the other side" is a gentle warning about envy and discontent — the nagging… Read More

"Actions speak louder than words" is the proverb we reach for whenever someone makes a promise we don't quite believe.… Read More

"Every cloud has a silver lining" is the English language's favourite way of saying don't lose hope. It is the… Read More

"A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush" is one of the oldest and wisest proverbs in… Read More