Tuesday 21 February 2023

English Proverbs - Practice What You Preach


Practice What You Preach

Meaning:
Behave in the same way that you want others to behave.

Example:
You keep telling us to go for a morning jog, but I wish you would practice what you preach.

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English Proverbs - Practice Makes Perfect


Practice Makes Perfect

Meaning:
Doing something repeatedly improves one's ability.

Example: 
You won't be able to master the guitar in two months. You must persevere for several months, as practise makes perfect.

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English Proverbs - Politeness Costs Little But Yields Much


Politeness Costs Little But Yields Much

Meaning:
When people are polite, they can accomplish a lot.

Example: 
Dr Lim is well liked by his colleague because he treat them all with kindness and politeness. As people said, politeness costs little but yields much.

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English Proverbs - Persuasion Is Better Than Force


Persuasion Is Better Than Force

Meaning:
Persuasion is more effective than coercion in getting results.

Example: 
Farmers finally agreed to the government acquiring their land on the promise of economic development in the area after many futile attempts by the government. That is why it is said that persuasion is better than force.

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English Proverbs - People Who Live In Glass Houses Shouldn’t Throw Stones At Others


People Who Live In Glass Houses Shouldn’t Throw Stones At Others

Meaning:
People who have flaws should not criticize others who have flaws of their own.

Example: 
Azmi: You shouldn't drive so fast!
Azam: Well, didn't you just get a speeding ticket last week? People who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones!

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English Proverbs - Pen Is Mightier Than Sword


Pen Is Mightier Than Sword

Meaning:
Thinking and writing have a greater impact on people and events than force.

Example: 
Following the mass killings at the newspaper office, there is a protest in the city declaring support for the paper, proving that the pen is mightier than the sword.

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English Proverbs - One Man’s Junk Is Another Man’s Treasure


One Man’s Junk Is Another Man’s Treasure

Meaning:
What one person considers junk may be valuable to another.

Example: 
I received little money from my laptop sale, but I'm confident that the buyer will resell it for a large profit. After all, one man's trash is another man's treasure.

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English Proverbs - Once Bitten Twice Shy


Once Bitten Twice Shy

Maksud:
Seseorang tidak akan melakukan sesuatu untuk kali kedua kerana dia mempunyai pengalaman buruk pada kali pertama.

Contoh Ayat: 
I won’t drink again. Last time I had a drink, I immediately feel drowsy and fall to the ground. Once bitten twice shy, I guess.

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