English Proverbs – NECESSITY IS THE MOTHER OF INVENTION

Proverb Expansion The proverb means that the urgent need for anything leads us to achieve it by any means. When we do not need a thing, we are not bothered about it. But when we are extremely in need of it, we are forced to find the way of getting it. Man has invented several … Read more

English Proverbs – MONEY IS THE ROOT OF ALL EVIL

Proverb Expansion Money is one of the most essential things that man requires. Most of his needs are fulfilled by means of money. Money is a great blessing if properly handled. We must never forget that money is only a means and not an end in itself. One who loves money tries to accumulate more … Read more

English Proverbs – MAN PROPOSES, GOD DISPOSES

Proverb Expansion The proverb means that man is not the ultimate master of his destiny. In other words, man can carry out his plans only with the help and grace of God. We make plans for our future. Our well-laid plans may go wrong sometimes. It is because God has his plan for everyone. He … Read more

English Proverbs – MAKE HAY WHILE THE SUN SHINES

Proverb Expansion All of us have work to do. There are several factors to be considered before we begin in a piece of work. The time we choose must be suited for the work. Farmers are very happy when the sun is shining brightly. If a farmer misses the chance by sitting idle, he may … Read more

English Proverbs – LOOK BEFORE YOU LEAP

Proverb Expansion Life is full of pitfalls. So it is necessary to be always slow and careful in our actions. The proverb says that before we do any activity, we should be aware of its consequences, both good and bad. If we proceed in this manner, we can avoid the disasters and dangers that happen … Read more

English Proverbs – LEND YOUR EARS TO ALL, YOUR TONGUE TO FEW

Proverb Expansion The proverb means that we can listen to what others say, but we should not reveal our thoughts to others. We should be very careful in the selection of friends. We should not believe others all on a sudden when they try to please us with their good words. The aim of these … Read more

English Proverbs -LEAST SAID, SOONEST MENDED

Proverb Expansion To mend means to repair. Bad words exchanged between two persons are the main reason for quarrels, fight and misunderstandings. When the quarrel flares up and one of the person’s rages may subside. Thus reconciliation between the two is easy. If the other person also decides to keep quiet, then the quarrel will … Read more

English Proverbs – LEARN TO WALK BEFORE YOU RUN

Proverb Expansion A child first learns to crawl, then to stand, then to walk, and then to run. It is true that it cannot run before it learns to walk. Nobody can run before he has learned to walk. A child learns to stand up before it walks. It slowly learns to walk. It is … Read more

English Proverbs – LAUGH AND BE FAT

Proverb Expansion The message of the proverb is to be cheerful and be healthy. A smiling man is a healthy man. Smile and laughter are the results of inner happiness. When we attach too much importance to anything in life, it brings only misery. The best thing is to take everything lightly and keep laughing … Read more

English Proverbs – KNOWLEDGE IS POWER

Proverb Expansion Real knowledge gives man some power and real power comes from knowledge. Both power and knowledge are complementary to each other. Knowledge without power and power without knowledge are practically ineffective. To use power properly, knowledge is required. Man is the crown of creation because he possesses intelligence. Using intelligence, he acquires knowledge … Read more

English Proverbs- IT IS NO USE CRYING OVER SPILT MILK

Proverb Expansion The proverb tells us that it is useless to brood over what has happened. The expression says that it is no use crying over spilt milk. Once we split the milk on the floor, we will not able to drink it any more. Once it is spilt, we can’t reproduce it. It is … Read more