English - United States
worst of both worlds
worst of both worlds
A situation with the disadvantages of two options.
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zero hour
zero hour
The exact time when an important action begins.
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absence makes the heart grow fonder
absence makes the heart grow fonder
People may feel more affection when separated.
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a chain is only as strong as its weakest link
a chain is only as strong as its weakest link
A group or system depends on its weakest part.
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a fool and his money are soon parted
a fool and his money are soon parted
Careless people quickly lose money.
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a friend in need is a friend indeed
a friend in need is a friend indeed
True friends help during difficult times.
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a little knowledge is a dangerous thing
a little knowledge is a dangerous thing
Limited knowledge can lead to overconfidence and mistakes.
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a picture is worth a thousand words
a picture is worth a thousand words
Images can communicate more than long explanations.
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a watched pot never boils
a watched pot never boils
Waiting impatiently can make time feel slower.
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beggars cannot be choosers
beggars cannot be choosers
People with few options should accept what is available.
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blood is thicker than water
blood is thicker than water
Family bonds are often stronger than other relationships.
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charity begins at home
charity begins at home
People should care for close responsibilities before wider ones.
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clothes do not make the person
clothes do not make the person
Appearance does not prove character or worth.
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discretion is the better part of valor
discretion is the better part of valor
It can be wiser to avoid danger than to face it needlessly.
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do as you would be done by
do as you would be done by
Treat others as you want to be treated.
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do not burn your bridges
do not burn your bridges
Do not destroy relationships or options you may need later.
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do not change horses in midstream
do not change horses in midstream
Avoid changing plans at a risky point in the process.
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do not gild the lily
do not gild the lily
Do not add decoration to something already good.
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