Category: ანდაზები

Even foxes are outwitted and caught (Br.). The fox knows much, but more he that catches him (Br.). Long runs the fox, but at last is caught (Am.). The old… Read more »

Caution is the eldest child of wisdom (Am.). Discretion is the mother of other virtues (Br.). An ounce of discretion is worth a pound of knowledge (Am.). An ounce of… Read more »

Commend the sea but keep thyself ashore. Praise the sea but keep on land. Shallow streams make most din (Br.). Shallow streams make the most noise (Am.). Shallow waters make… Read more »

A pregnant woman risks her life. Une femme enseinte est à moitié morte. Беременная женщина одной ногой в могиле. Роды – временная смерть. Роженица сорок дней между жизнью и смертью…. Read more »

Mind your steps. Si tu avance, avance correctement . Что ни делай, а на свой хвост оглядывайся. Люблю греться да как бы не обжечься. Береженного и Бог бережет. Иди вперед, да… Read more »

A burnt child dreads the fire (Am., Br.). A (The) scalded cat (dog) fears cold water (Br.). A scalded dog thinks cold water hot (Am.). Scalded cats fear even cold… Read more »

A good cow may have a bad (a black, an evil, an ill) calf (Br.). Many a good cow has a bad calf (Am., Br.). Many a good father has… Read more »

Fortune helps them that help themselves (Am., Br.). God helps those who help themselves (Am., Br.). God reaches us good things by our own hands (Br.). Help yourself and heaven… Read more »

A bad workman quarrels with his tools (Am., Br.). A bad gardener quarrels with his rake (Br.). A bad shearer never had a good sickle (Br.). A bad worker finds… Read more »

We know (can tell) a bird by its flight; The bird is known by his note (his song); You can tell a leopard by its spots. Traduction : Un oiseau maladroit… Read more »

If you want a pretence to whip a dog, say that he ate the frying pan (Br.). If you want a pretense to whip a dog, it is enough to… Read more »

All in good time. There’s time for everything. Give it to him (her, etc.) if you have to rob the cradle. Où la victoire est impossible il est vain de… Read more »

If you want a pretence to whip a dog, say that he ate the frying pan (Br.). If you want a pretense to whip a dog, it is enough to… Read more »

The unbidden guest is a bore and a pest (Am.). Unbidden guests are most welcome when they are gone (Am.). Unbidden guests are welcome when they are gone (Br.). Unbidden… Read more »

A lion among sheep. Great talkers are little doers. Great boast, (and) small roast. Good words and no deeds (Br.). Un lion parmi mouton. Au royaume des aveugles les bornges… Read more »