Here are the 20 most famous proverbs in English with their meanings:
01. Actions speak louder than words.
What someone does is more important than what they say.
02. An apple a day keeps the doctor away.
Eating healthy can prevent illnesses.
03. Time heals all wounds.
Over time, emotional pain will go away.
04. Where there's smoke, there's fire.
If there are rumors or signs of something, it's probably true.
05. Early to bed, early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise.
Going to bed and waking up early has benefits for one's health, wealth, and wisdom.
06. The proof of the pudding is in the eating.
The quality of something can only be judged by trying it.
07. You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink.
You can offer someone an opportunity, but they need to take it themselves.
08. You can't judge a book by its cover.
People or things may not be what they seem based on their appearance.
09. Don't put all your eggs in one basket.
Don't put all your resources into one venture, spread out your investments.
10. Practice makes perfect.
The more you do something, the better you will become.
11. The early bird gets the worm.
The person who arrives early has the advantage.
12. Where there's will, there's a way.
If someone has determination, they will find a way to achieve their goals.
13. Don't count your chickens before they hatch.
Don't make assumptions or plans based on things that haven't happened yet.
14. Opportunities knock only once.
Rare chances should be taken advantage of.
15. You can't have your cake and eat it too.
You can't have both options, you have to choose one.
16. One man's trash is another man's treasure.
What someone considers valuable or useful may not be the same for others.
17. You can't teach an old dog new tricks.
Older people can't change their ways.
18. A picture is worth a thousand words.
An image can convey a message much better than words.
19. A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.
It's better to have something for certain than to take a risk for something uncertain.
20. When in Rome, do as the Romans do.
When in a foreign place, follow the local customs and traditions.