More American Proverbs

Pride that dines on vanity sups on contempt.... >>

Fish, to taste good, must swim three times: in water, in butter, and i... >>

If you can't ride two horses at once, you shouldn't be in the circus.... >>

Fish or cut bait.... >>

Don't close the barn door after the horse runs away.... >>

Other Proverbs

Wine poured out is not wine swallowed.... (French) >>

The exception proves the rule.... (Spanish) >>

Were you at the wedding, Molly? No, mother, but the bride wa... (Spanish) >>

She is nether fish nor fowl.... (Spanish) >>

It is very savoury to eat scot free.... (Spanish) >>

A malignant sore throat is a danger; a malignant throat not sore is worse.

- American Proverb