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الموضوع: Some English proverbs and their meanings

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    رئيس مجلس الإدارة الصورة الرمزية موسى بن ربيع البلوي
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    افتراضي Some English proverbs and their meanings

    بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم
    السلام عليكم و رحمة الله و بركاته

    Dears here are some English Proverbs and their meanings .




    Between the devil and the deep sea

    To choose between two equally bad alternatives in a serious dilemma.




    Where there's a will there's a way

    When a person really wants to do something, he will find a way of doing it.


    A burnt child dreads fire

    A bad experience or a horrifying incident may scar one's attitude or thinking for a lifetime.


    First come, first served

    The first in line will be attended to first.


    A friend in need is a friend indeed

    A friend who helps when one is in trouble is a real friend.


    Discretion is the better part of valor


    If you say discretion is the better part of valor, you mean that avoiding a dangerous or unpleasant situation is sometimes the most sensible thing to do.



    A hungry man is an angry man

    A person who does not get what he wants or needs is a frustrated person and will be easily provoked to rage.


    Empty vessels make the most noise

    Those people who have a little knowledge usually talk the most and make the greatest fuss.


    A man is as old as he feels

    A person's age is immaterial - it is only when he thinks and feels that he is ageing that he actually becomes old.



    Great talkers are little doers

    Those people who talk a lot and are always teaching others usually do not do much work.



    An idle brain is the devil's workshop

    One who has nothing to do will be tempted to do many mischievous acts.


    An ounce of discretion is worth a pound of wit

    It is better to be careful and discrete than to be clever.


    Faint heart never won fair lady

    To succeed in life one must have the courage to pursue what he wants.


    A penny saved is a penny gained

    By being thrifty one will be able to save up.


    A rolling stone gathers no moss


    A person who never settles in one place or who often changes his job will not succeed in life ; one who is always changing his mind will never get anything done.


    As you sow, so you shall reap

    One will either enjoy or suffer the consequences of his earlier actions or inactions.


    Barking dogs seldom bite

    Those who make loud threats seldom carry them out.


    Better late than never

    To do something that is right, profitable, or good a little late is still better than not doing it at all.


    A bird in hand is worth two in the bush


    Something that one already has is better than going after something seemingly more worthwhile that one may not be able to get.


    Birds of a feather flock together

    People of the same sort of character or belief always go together.


    Call a spade a spade


    If you say that someone calls a spade a spade, you mean that they speak frankly and directly, often about embarrassing or unpleasant subjects; an informal expression.


    Charity begins at home

    A person's first obligation should be to help the member of his own family before he can begin thinking of talking about helping others.
    Dead men tell no lies


    ( often used as an argument for killing someone whose knowledge of a secret may cause one loss or get into serious trouble.)


    A great talker is a great liar

    A smooth and persuasive talker may be a good liar.


    Every cloud has a silver lining


    If you say that every cloud has a silver lining, you mean that every sad or unpleasant situation has a positive side to it. If you talk about silver lining you are talking about something positive that comes out of a sad or unpleasant situation.


    All that glitters is not gold

    Do not be deceived by things or offers that appear to be attractive.


    Eat to live, but do not live to eat

    Man was created for a divine purpose and he has a destiny with his Creator - he was not born just to enjoy food.


    Don't put all your eggs in one basket

    One should not risk everything he has in a single venture.


    Every dog has its day

    Everyone will get a period of success or satisfaction during his lifetime.


    Every one can find fault, few can do better

    It is easier to find fault in other people's actions or methods than to do it properly or correctly.


    Any time means no time

    When an event is not decided on or planned earlier it will never take place.


    Fair exchange is no robbery


    A contract is fair as long as both the parties understand and agree to the conditions willingly; after a deal is closed neither side can turn around and say that he was unfairly treated.


    Fire is a good servant but a bad master

    Fire, like any other manmade tool or device, will serve man well only when it is controlled and used wisely.
    أنصر نبيك
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    نقره لتكبير أو تصغير الصورة ونقرتين لعرض الصورة في صفحة مستقلة بحجمها الطبيعي
    الإثنين 27محرم 1429هـ
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    عضو مجلس الاداره الصورة الرمزية خالد علي فالح السحيمي
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    افتراضي رد: Some English proverbs and their meanings

    Dear brother

    Abu Nader

    We used your excellence and your eagerness to add permanent Maiaud we

    benefit

    Always stand in front of you and ashamed of respect and thanks and

    recognition


    Best wishes
    نقره لتكبير أو تصغير الصورة ونقرتين لعرض الصورة في صفحة مستقلة بحجمها الطبيعي

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    متوفي رحمه الله الصورة الرمزية ابوبدر عبدالله السرحاني
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    افتراضي رد: Some English proverbs and their meanings

    Between the devil and the deep sea

    Heard Discoing to be made between to dangers station require out standingselection
    Abu Nader Thinks all for those statements
    With my Due respect
    من أكرمك .. فأكرمه
    ومن استخفّ بك .. فأكرم نفسك عنه





    كل يوم اصحى واشوف الدمّ سايل
    و ”الشوارع “ تجمع الدم وتحنّى !

    جدة امس مولعة .. و اليوم حايل
    ( من عليه الدور بكرة / ياوطنا ) !

    ابنتي شموخ انثي شكرا من القلب

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    افتراضي رد: Some English proverbs and their meanings

    Dear brother;
    I enjoyed ur subject very much, especialy " Where there's a will there's a way "
    ,In my openion; also if you have a will you

    should have a faith too , and don't worry about

    the tract, because the tract will be just infront

    of your eyes, leads you to acheive your goal

    نقره لتكبير أو تصغير الصورة ونقرتين لعرض الصورة في صفحة مستقلة بحجمها الطبيعي Thanks alot for your effort

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