English - United States
do not make waves
do not make waves
Avoid unnecessary disturbance or conflict.
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English - United States
do not put the cart before the horse
do not put the cart before the horse
Do things in the correct order.
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do not throw good money after bad
do not throw good money after bad
Do not keep spending on something already failing.
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empty vessels make the most noise
empty vessels make the most noise
People with less knowledge may talk the loudest.
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experience is the best teacher
experience is the best teacher
People learn strongly from direct experience.
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in the driver's seat
in the driver's seat
In control of a situation.
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familiarity breeds contempt
familiarity breeds contempt
Too much closeness can reduce respect.
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in the limelight
in the limelight
Receiving public attention.
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fine words butter no parsnips
fine words butter no parsnips
Good talk is not enough without action.
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in the pipeline
in the pipeline
Being planned or developed.
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first come, first served
first come, first served
People are helped in the order they arrive.
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in the same breath
in the same breath
At the same time or in the same statement.
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forewarned is forearmed
forewarned is forearmed
Knowing about danger in advance helps you prepare.
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in your element
in your element
Comfortable and confident doing something suitable for you.
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good fences make good neighbors
good fences make good neighbors
Clear boundaries can help relationships stay healthy.
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inside track
inside track
An advantage from special knowledge or position.
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half a loaf is better than none
half a loaf is better than none
Something partial is better than nothing.
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iron out
iron out
Resolve small problems or disagreements.
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