Funny Combination of Idioms and Proverbs


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Heard of any good proverbs.

Post them here.(along with an English translation)

Anyways here is a humourous compilation of contradictory proverbs.


All good things come to those who wait
BUT
Time and tide wait for none.

The pen is mightier than the sword.
BUT
Actions speak louder than words.

Wise men think alike.
BUT
Fools seldom differ.

There's no such thing as a free lunch.
BUT
The best things in life are free

Slow and steady wins the race
BUT
Time waits for none.

Do it well, or not at all.
BUT
Half a loaf is better than none.

Birds of a feather flock together.
BUT
Opposites attract.

Doubt is the beginning of wisdom.
BUT
Faith will move mountains.

Great starts make great finishes.
BUT
It isn't over till it's over.

Practice makes perfect.
BUT
All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.

You're never too old to learn.
BUT
You can't teach an old dog new tricks

What's good for the goose is good for the gander.
BUT
One man's meat is another man's poison.

Hold fast to the words of your ancestors.
BUT
Wise men make proverbs and fools repeat them.
 
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Re: The idioms and proverbs thread

Great thread AMG , i have come across a few of them before , keep them coming guys.
 
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Re: The idioms and proverbs thread

My personal made:

Any problem or any doubt?
NO/YES
Then shut up and get out..

No matter what other says,he/she will have to get out only.
 

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