Category: ნ – პ

Every bean has its black. Toute fève a son point noir. Il y a une brebis galeuse dans tous les troupeaux В семье не без урода. Не все сосны в… Read more »

He that will steal a pin, will steal a pound. He that will steal an egg, will steal an ox (a pound). He that steals an egg will steal a… Read more »

Beware of malicious people. Jest with an ass and he will flap you in the face with his tail (Br.). Jest with an ass and he will slap you in… Read more »

The flatterer’s bite is poisonous (Am.). Flattery is sweet poison (Am.) На грубое слово не сердись, на ласковое не сдавайся! Речи, как мед, а дела, как полынь. В лукавом правды… Read more »

Don’t teach your grandmother to suck eggs (Am., Br.). Eggs can’t teach the hen (Am.). Teach your father to get children (Br.). You have to be smarter than the dog… Read more »

The sins of the fathers will be visited upon the children. Les péchés des pères seront visités sur les enfants. Слива, съеденная дедом, внуку оскомину набила. (досл.) Грех отцов переходит… Read more »

Dexterity comes by experience. Adresse passe force. И сила уму уступает. Догадка лучше разума. Не копьем побивают, а умом. Сила ум ломает. Птице даны крылья, а человеку — разум. Добрый разум не наживают разом. Кулаком победишь… Read more »

Jeerers must be content to taste of their own broth (Br.). One ass calls another long ears (Am.). The pot calling (calls) the kettle black (Am., Br.) Celui qui se… Read more »

A good name is sooner lost than won. Fame is better than fortune (Am.). A good name is a golden girdle (a rich heritage, better than riches) (Br.). A good… Read more »

It is one thing to promise another to perform, No greater promisers than those who have nothing to give. The belly is not filled with fair words (Br.). Promises don’t… Read more »

It is one thing to promise another to perform, No greater promisers than those who have nothing to give The belly is not filled with fair words (Br.). Promises don’t… Read more »

All things come to those who wait. Everything comes to him who waits. Patient men win the day. Good things come to those who wait. Patience is a virtue. Tout… Read more »

Think today and speak tomorrow. Before you go into a canyon, know how you’ll get out (Am.). Do not wade in unknown waters (Am.). If you cannot see the bottom,… Read more »