English Language Day: Top English Proverbs and Their Meaning

Publish date: Friday، 23 April 2021

April 23 marks the observance of the United Nations English Language Day. The UN observance day, was first celebrated in 2010. To help you celebrate the day, we've gathered few fun English Proverbs.

This observance day aims to promote awareness, history, culture, and achievements associated with the English language.

As the world celebrates English Language on this day, we present to you top English proverbs and the meaning behind them

Actions speak louder than words.

Actions are a better reflection of one’s character because it’s easy to say things, but difficult to act on them and follow through.

A drowning man will clutch at a straw.

Meaning: When someone is in a difficult situation, s/he will take any available opportunity to improve it.

A cat has nine lives.

Meaning: Cat can survive seemingly fatal events. Indicating someone can survive any hard situation.

A chain is only as strong as its weakest link.

Meaning: One weak part/person will render the whole weak.

Adversity and loss make a man wise.

Meaning: We gain wisdom faster in difficult times than in prosperous times.

A fool and his money are soon parted.

Meaning: Foolish people do not know how to hold on to their money.

A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.

Meaning: You must begin something if you hope to finish it; something that takes a long time to finish begins with one step.

All good things must come to an end.

Meaning: Everything ends; good times don’t last forever.

A picture is worth a thousand words.

Meaning: An image can tell a story better than words.

Birds of a feather flock together.

Meaning: People who are similar spend time together.

A watched pot never boils.

Meaning: If something takes time to do, it doesn’t help to constantly check on it. You just have to give it time.

Only 3 tribes spoke English 1500 years ago, whereas now around 2 billion people speak the same language, globally; out of which 75 countries have bestowed official status to English language.

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