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Every tub must stand on its own bottom. Fortune helps them that help themselves (Am., Br.). God helps those who help themselves (Am., Br.). God reaches us good things by… Read more »

Another’s cares will not rob you of sleep (Am.). The comforter’s head never aches (Br.). It is easy to bear the misfortunes of others (Br.). One has always strength enough… Read more »

A bit in the morning is better than nothing all day. All is good in a famine (Am., Br.). Among the blind the one-eyed man is king (Br.). A bad… Read more »

Better a small fish than an empty dish (Am., Br.). A bit in the morning is better than nothing all day (Am., Br.). Half a loaf is better than no… Read more »

Be friendly and you will never want friends (Am). Friendship cannot stand all on one side (Am.). Friendship cannot stand on one side (Br.). One complimentary letter asks another (Br.),… 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 »

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 »

Не who has a tongue in his head can travel all the world over (Br.). Не who uses his tongue will reach his destination (Am.) Better ask than lose your… Read more »

Get anything given – run being beaten. Do not look a gift horse in the mouth (Am., Br.). Never refuse a good offer (Br.). Take while the taking is good… Read more »

Don’t cross the bridge until you come to it. Don’t count your chickens before they’re hatched; Never cackle till your egg is laid; Don’t haloo (whistle) until you are out… Read more »

Lit. Mushrooms pop up after rain. After black clouds, a clear sun (Am.). After black clouds, clear weather (Br.). After clouds, a clear sun (clear weather) (Am., Br.). After clouds… Read more »

Invite your son-in-law to a fowl, and he will take away the lemon. A constant guest is never welcome (Am., Br.). Short visits and seldom are best (Am.) Un invité… Read more »

When a son-in-law visits his  in-laws, even the garden poles are happy. Soyez rapide pour entendre, ralentir pour parler. Écoutez beaucoup et parlez peu . Зять да сват у тещи… Read more »

Be swift to hear, slow to speak (Br.). Give every man thine ear, but few thy voice (Br.). Give every man your ear but few your voice (Am.). Have a… Read more »

Lying pays no tax (Br.). Talking pays no toll (Am.). The tongue is an unruly member (Am.) La bouche n’a pas de dimanche. Язык без костей, что хочет, о и… Read more »

Time and words can never be recalled (Am.). Words once spoken you can never recall (Am.). A word spoken is past recalling (Am., Br.) Un mot parlé est le rappel… Read more »