Revenge is sweet. | There is satisfaction in returning an injury. |
(A) rising tide lifts all boats. | Refers to something that will be helpful to all. |
(The) road to hell is paved with good intentions. | It is not enough to intend to do something, you must actually do it. |
(A) rolling stone gathers no moss | If a person keeps moving from place to place, they gain neither friends nor possessions. Another interpretation is that, by moving often, one avoids being tied down! |
Rome was not built in a day. | It takes time to a job properly. You should not expect to do it quickly. |
(A) rotten apple spoils the barrel. | A dishonest or immoral person can have a bad influence on a group. |
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 something, it is assumed that you agree with it. |
(A) soft answer turneth away wrath. | If your reply is polite and tactful you will avoid anger. |
(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. |
Speech is silver, silence is golden. | Speaking is good, but discretion can be better. |
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 with a calm outward appearance can have much knowledge or wisdom. |
(A) stitch in time saves nine. | It's better to deal with a problem at an early stage so as to prevent it from getting worse. |
Stolen fruit is sweet / the sweetest Stolen pleasures are the sweetest. | What is forbidden is the most tempting. |
(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. |
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