To find oneself in tight breeches. (Ill at ease--we say in tight boots... >>
When it rains in February, it will be temperate all the year.... >>
You will not be loved if you care for none but yourself.... >>
Walk till the blood appears on the cheek, but not the sweat on the bro... >>
When the corsair promises masses and candles, it goes ill with the gal... >>
You cannot make bricks without straw.... (French) >>
A big nose never spoiled a handsome face.... (French) >>
It is an equal failing to trust everybody and to trust nobod... (English) >>
Still he fisheth that catcheth one.... (English) >>
Poor thieves in halters we behold; And great thieves in thei... (English) >>