More American Proverbs

It takes two to make a bargain.... >>

From little acorns mighty oaks do grow.... >>

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

Take the bitter with the sweet.... >>

Folks like the truth that hits their neighbour.... >>

Other Proverbs

They gave the naked man a shirt and he said it was too thick... (Russian) >>

The hen ought not to cackle in presence of the cock.... (French) >>

The kettle smuts the frying-pan.... (French) >>

Pills must be swallowed without chewing.... (French) >>

The night brings counsel.... (French) >>

You can't fit a round peg in a square hole.

- American Proverb