"You can't teach an old dog new tricks" is the proverb we reach for when someone is too set in… Read More

"Barking dogs seldom bite" observes that those who threaten loudest are often the least dangerous. Here is what it means,… Read More

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"A leopard can't change its spots" says that people cannot change their fundamental nature. Here is what it means, its… Read More

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"Strike while the iron is hot" urges you to act at the right moment, before the chance slips away. Here… Read More

"People in glass houses shouldn't throw stones" warns against criticising others for faults you share yourself. Here is what it… Read More

"The road to hell is paved with good intentions" warns that meaning well is not the same as doing well.… Read More