English proverbs - alphabetical list S

English Proverbs

List of proverbs with their meaning.

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Alphabetical list - S

Save me from my friends.

Friends can be more dangerous than enemies.

Saying is one thing, doing is another.

People don't always do what they announce.

Short reckonings make long friends.

Debts paid quickly encourage friendship.

Sickness in the body brings sadness to the mind.

Physical suffering can lead to sadness or depression.

Silence gives consent.

If you don't object to something it can be assumed that you agree with it.

(A) smooth sea never made a skilled mariner.

Overcoming adversity leads to competence.

Snug as a bug in a rug.

Feeling very comfortable.

Spare the rod and spoil the child

If you don't punish a child when he does wrong, you will spoil his character.

Sticks and stones will break my bones but names will never hurt me

Physical attacks may harm me, but cruel words will not.

Still waters run deep.

A quiet person can have much knowledge or wisdom.

(A) stitch in time saves nine

It's better to deal with a problem in its early stages, because if you don't,

it will get worse.

(A) stumble may prevent a fall.

Correcting a small mistake may help you to avoid making a bigger one.

(A) swallow does not make the summer.

One good event does not mean that everything is alright.

Stolen fruit is the sweetest.

What is forbidden is the most tempting.

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