100 commonly used English proverbs along with their meanings/English proverbs/popular proverbs

100 commonly used English proverbs along with their meanings:

A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush – It's better to have a sure thing than risk it for more.
A penny saved is a penny earned – Saving money is just as important as earning it.
Actions speak louder than words – What people do shows their true intentions better than what they say.
All that glitters is not gold – Not everything that looks valuable is actually valuable.
An apple a day keeps the doctor away – Eating healthy can keep you well.
Better late than never – It's better to do something late than not at all.
Beggars can’t be choosers – If you’re asking for a favor, don’t be picky.
Birds of a feather flock together – Similar people tend to stick together.
Don’t bite the hand that feeds you – Don’t hurt or criticize someone who helps you.
Don’t count your chickens before they hatch – Don’t assume success too early.
Don’t put all your eggs in one basket – Don’t risk everything on a single plan.
Easy come, easy go – Things gained easily can be lost easily.
Every cloud has a silver lining – There’s something good in every bad situation.
Fortune favors the bold – Brave actions are often rewarded.
Haste makes waste – Acting too quickly may lead to mistakes.
Honesty is the best policy – It’s better to be truthful.
If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it – Don’t try to improve something that works.
Ignorance is bliss – Not knowing something can sometimes be more comfortable.
It’s no use crying over spilled milk – Don’t waste time regretting past mistakes.
Jack of all trades, master of none – Someone who does many things but isn’t great at any.
Laughter is the best medicine – Humor can heal emotional pain.
Let sleeping dogs lie – Don’t stir up old problems.
Look before you leap – Think carefully before acting.
Misery loves company – Sad people often like to be with others who are also sad.
Necessity is the mother of invention – Difficult situations inspire clever solutions.

No pain, no gain – You have to work hard to achieve something.
Old habits die hard – It’s hard to stop doing things you've done for a long time.
One man’s trash is another man’s treasure – What’s useless to one may be valuable to another.
Out of sight, out of mind – We tend to forget what we don’t see.
Patience is a virtue – Being patient is a good quality.
Practice makes perfect – The more you do something, the better you become.
Rome wasn’t built in a day – Important work takes time.
Seeing is believing – People trust what they see more than what they hear.
Silence is golden – Sometimes it’s better to say nothing.
Still waters run deep – Quiet people often have deep thoughts.
The early bird catches the worm – Those who act quickly get the advantage.
The grass is always greener on the other side – We often think others have it better.
The pen is mightier than the sword – Writing is more powerful than violence.
There’s no place like home – Home is the most comfortable place.
Time is money – Time is valuable.
Too many cooks spoil the broth – Too many people trying to do the same thing can ruin it.
Two heads are better than one – It’s good to work together.
Variety is the spice of life – New experiences make life interesting.
When in Rome, do as the Romans do – Adapt to the customs of the place you're in.
Where there’s smoke, there’s fire – A rumor usually has some truth.
You can’t have your cake and eat it too – You can’t enjoy two opposite benefits.
You can’t judge a book by its cover – Don’t judge people/things by appearance alone.
You reap what you sow – Your actions determine your future.
Absence makes the heart grow fonder – Being apart makes people appreciate each other more.
All’s well that ends well – A happy ending makes up for the problems.

A watched pot never boils – Time feels slower when you’re waiting.
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder – What’s beautiful to one may not be to another.
Blood is thicker than water – Family comes first.
Curiosity killed the cat – Too much curiosity can lead to trouble.
Do unto others as you would have them do unto you – Treat people how you want to be treated.
Don’t judge a book by its cover – Don’t base opinions on appearances.
Don’t make a mountain out of a molehill – Don’t exaggerate small problems.
Don’t put off until tomorrow what you can do today – Don’t procrastinate.
Even a broken clock is right twice a day – Everyone can be right sometimes.
Good things come to those who wait – Patience brings rewards.
If you can’t beat them, join them – Adapt to the situation if you can't change it.
If you lie down with dogs, you’ll get up with fleas – Bad company can affect you negatively.
It takes two to tango – Both parties are responsible.
Knowledge is power – The more you know, the more control you have.
Lend your money and lose your friend – Money can ruin relationships.
Live and let live – Accept others’ differences.
Money doesn’t grow on trees – Money is limited and hard to earn.
Money is the root of all evil – Greed can lead to bad actions.
No news is good news – If you haven’t heard bad news, things are probably fine.
One step at a time – Take things slowly and steadily.
Practice what you preach – Do what you tell others to do.
Prevention is better than cure – It's better to avoid problems than fix them.
Strike while the iron is hot – Take advantage of the opportunity.
The squeaky wheel gets the grease – The most vocal person gets attention.
There’s more than one way to skin a cat – There’s more than one way to do something.

Think before you speak – Consider your words carefully.
To err is human, to forgive divine – Everyone makes mistakes; forgiveness is noble.
Too good to be true – If something seems too perfect, it probably isn’t real.
Truth will out – The truth will eventually be revealed.
What goes around comes around – Your actions will come back to you.
When the going gets tough, the tough get going – Strong people keep pushing through hard times.
You can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make it drink – You can offer help, but people must choose to take it.
You can’t please everyone – No matter what you do, someone will disagree.
You get what you pay for – Cheap things often have poor quality.
You scratch my back, I’ll scratch yours – Help me, and I’ll help you.
A chain is only as strong as its weakest link – The group is only as strong as its weakest member.
A leopard can’t change its spots – People don’t change their true nature.
A rolling stone gathers no moss – A person who doesn’t settle in one place avoids responsibilities.
A stitch in time saves nine – Fix problems early to prevent bigger ones.
All’s fair in love and war – Anything goes in love or conflict.
As you sow, so shall you reap – Your actions have consequences.
Don’t cross the bridge until you come to it – Don’t worry about future problems now.
Don’t throw the baby out with the bathwater – Don’t discard something valuable while trying to get rid of the bad.
If you play with fire, you’ll get burned – Risky actions can lead to trouble.
Keep your friends close and your enemies closer – Stay aware of your enemies’ actions.
Let the cat out of the bag – Reveal a secret.
No man is an island – Everyone needs others.
Once bitten, twice shy – After a bad experience, you’re more cautious.
The devil is in the details – Small things can cause problems.
When it rains, it pours – Problems (or blessings) often come all at once.