Famous Russian proverbs and sayings. Russian proverbs and sayings

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BUSINESS BEFORE PLEASURE.
A handwritten postscript of Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich (1629 - 1676) to the collection of rules for falconry, a favorite fun of that time. It is usually said as a reminder to a person who, having fun, forgets about business.

TWO DEATH DO NOT HAPPEN, BUT ONE CANNOT PASS.
The inevitable will happen anyway, whether you risk it or not. It speaks of the determination to do something connected with risk, danger, and at the same time with the hope that the danger will still be avoided.

FIRST PANCAKE KOMOM.
It often happens that the hostess does not succeed in the first pancake (it is poorly removed from the pan, it burns), but the hostess uses it to determine whether the dough is well kneaded, whether the pan is warmed up, whether it is necessary to add oil. It is said to justify the unsuccessful start of a new, difficult business.
CHECK TWO HARES - YOU WILL NOT CAPTURE ANYONE.
It is said when someone takes on several (as a rule, profitable for themselves) cases at once and therefore cannot do a single one well or complete them.

GRANDMA SAID FOR TWO.
In two (simple) - indefinitely, with the ability to understand one way or another. It is unknown if what is supposed to come true; it remains to be seen how it will be: one way or another. They say when they doubt the implementation of what they suggest.

FOR ONE BIT TWO UNBEATS GIVE.
They say when they understand that punishment for mistakes is beneficial to a person, because this is how he gains experience.

AN OLD FRIEND IS BETTER THAN TWO NEW ONES.
It is said when they want to emphasize the loyalty, devotion and irreplaceability of an old friend.

ONE HEAD IT'S GOOD, BUT TWO BETTER.
It is said when, when solving a problem, they turn to someone for advice, when they decide a case together

LOST IN TWO PINE.
Not being able to figure out something simple, uncomplicated, not being able to find a way out of the simplest difficulty.

THREE TOPS FROM A POT.
Very short, short, small.

WITH THREE BOXES PROMISED.
A lot (say, promise, lie, etc.).

THE PROMISED THREE YEARS ARE WAITING.
They speak jokingly when they do not believe in the speedy fulfillment of promises by someone, or when the fulfillment of what is promised is delayed indefinitely.

CRY IN THREE STREAMS.
That is, it is very bitter to cry.

FIFTH WHEEL IN THE CART.
Superfluous, unnecessary person in any business.

SEVEN ONE DOESN'T EXPECT.
So they say when they start some business without someone who is late, or with a reproach to someone who makes many (not necessarily seven) wait for themselves.

SEVEN TROUBLES - ONE ANSWER.
Let's risk it again, and if we have to answer - so for everything at once, at the same time. It is about the determination to do something more risky, dangerous in addition to what has already been done.

SEVEN TIMES MEASURE CUT ONCE.
Before you do anything serious, think it over carefully, foresee everything. It is said as an advice to consider all possible options for action before starting any business.

TOO MANY COOKS SPOIL THE BROTH.
Eyeless (outdated) - unattended, unsupervised. The job is done poorly, unsatisfactorily, when several people are responsible for it at once. It is said when several people (or even organizations) responsible for the case rely on each other and each individually treats his duties in bad faith.

EVERYTHING TRYN - GRASS.
The mysterious "tryn-herb" is not at all some herbal medicine that is drunk so as not to worry. At first it was called "tyn-grass", and tyn is a fence. The result was "podzabornaya grass", that is, an unnecessary, indifferent weed to everyone.

PUT IN AT THE FIRST NUMBER.
Believe it or not, in the old school, students were flogged every week, regardless of who is right or who is wrong. And if the "mentor" overdoes it, then such a spanking was enough for a long time, until the first day of the next month.

GOAL AS A FALCON.
Terribly poor, beggar. Usually they think that we are talking about a falcon bird. But it has nothing to do with it. In fact, the "falcon" is an ancient military battering weapon. It was a perfectly smooth ("naked") cast iron bar, fixed on chains. Nothing extra!

ORPHAN KAZAN.
So they say about a person who pretends to be unhappy, offended, helpless in order to pity someone. But why is it the "Kazan" orphan? It turns out that this phraseological unit arose after the conquest of Kazan by Ivan the Terrible. Mirza (Tatar princes), being subjects of the Russian tsar, tried to beg him all sorts of indulgences, complaining about their orphanhood and bitter fate.

INSIDE OUT.
Now this seems to be a completely harmless expression. And once it was associated with shameful punishment. In the times of Ivan the Terrible, the guilty boyar was put backwards on a horse in clothes turned inside out and in this form, disgraced, they were driven around the city under the whistle and ridicule of the street crowd.

DRIVE BY THE NOSE.
Cheat by promising and not fulfilling the promise. This expression was associated with fairground entertainment. The gypsies used to lead the bears by a ring threaded through their noses. And they forced them, poor fellows, to do different tricks, deceiving with the promise of handouts.

SCAPEGOAT.
This is the name of a person on whom someone else is blamed. The history of this expression is as follows: the ancient Jews had a rite of absolution. The priest laid both hands on the head of a living goat, thereby, as it were, shifting the sins of the entire people onto it. After that, the goat was driven out into the desert. Many, many years have passed, and the rite no longer exists, but the expression still lives on.

TO HARNESS THE LAYS.
Balusters (balusters) are chiseled curly posts of the railing at the porch. Only a real master could make such beauty. Probably, at first, "sharpening balusters" meant conducting an elegant, bizarre, ornate (like balusters) conversation. But by our time there were fewer and fewer skilled craftsmen to conduct such a conversation. So this expression began to denote idle chatter.

GRIND ROLL.
In the old days there really was such a kind of bread - "grated kalach". The dough for him was kneaded, kneaded, "rubbed" for a very long time, which made the roll unusually lush. And there was also a proverb - "do not rub, do not mint, there will be no roll." That is, a person is taught by trials and troubles. The expression came from this proverb.

NICK DOWN.
If you think about it, the meaning of this expression seems cruel - you must admit that it is not too pleasant to imagine an ax next to your own nose. In fact, everything is not so sad. In this expression, the word "nose" has nothing to do with the organ of smell. "Nose" was the name of the plaque, or note tag. In the distant past, illiterate people always carried with them such boards and sticks, with the help of which all kinds of notes or notches were made for memory.

AFTER THE RAIN ON THURSDAY.
The Rusichi - the most ancient ancestors of the Russians - honored among their gods the main god - the god of thunder and lightning Perun. One of the days of the week was dedicated to him - Thursday (it is interesting that among the ancient Romans Thursday was also dedicated to the Latin Perun - Jupiter). Perun offered prayers for rain in a drought. It was believed that he should be especially willing to fulfill requests on "his day" - Thursday. And since these prayers often remained in vain, the saying "After the rain on Thursday" began to be applied to everything that does not know when will be fulfilled.

BREAK A LEG.
This expression arose among hunters and was based on the superstitious idea that with a direct desire (both down and feather), the results of a hunt can be jinxed. A feather in the language of hunters means a bird, down means animals. In ancient times, a hunter setting out on a hunt received this parting word, the "translation" of which looks something like this: "Let your arrows fly past the target, let the snares and traps you placed remain empty, just like the trapping pit!" To which the earner, in order not to jinx him too, replied: "To hell!" And both were sure that the evil spirits who were invisibly present during this dialogue would be satisfied and lag behind, and would not intrigue during the hunt.

BEAT THE EGGLETS.
What are "thumps", who and when "beats" them? For a long time, artisans have made spoons, cups and other utensils from wood. To cut out a spoon, it was necessary to chop off a piece of wood from the log - a thumbs-up. Apprentices were entrusted with preparing thumbs: it was an easy, trifling matter that did not require special skill. Cooking such chocks was called "beat the thumbs." From here, from the mockery of the foremen at the auxiliary workers - "baklushechniki", and went our proverb.

RUB GLASSES.
How can you "rub in" glasses? Where and why? Such a picture would look very ridiculous. And the absurdity occurs because we are not talking about glasses, which serve to correct vision. There is another meaning of the word "glasses": red and black signs on playing cards. There is even a gambling game of chance, the so-called "point". Since the existence of cards, there have been dishonest gamblers and cheaters in the world. They, in order to deceive a partner, indulged in all sorts of tricks. They were able, by the way, to imperceptibly "rub points" - to turn a seven into a six or a four into a five, on the move, during the game, pasting a "point" or covering it with a special white powder. And the expression "rubbing glasses" began to mean "cheating", hence other words were born: "eyewash", "eyewash" - a dodger who knows how to embellish his work, pass the bad off as very good.

ON THE ANGRY (OFFENSE) WATER TAKES.
This saying can be said to a person who is angry and angry in vain. The roots of the sayings come from old colloquial speech. Then the word "angry" meant diligent, zealous, diligent. It was these diligent and diligent horses that were chosen for hard work - they carried water in barrels from the river. Thus, the most "angry" (that is, the diligent) got the most thankless hard work.

THE WORD IS NOT A SPARROW - YOU WILL NOT GET FLY.
The proverb teaches - before you say anything, you need to think carefully. After all, it's easy to say a word, but no matter how you have to regret what you said ...

FEAR HAS BIG EYES...
A person seized with fear and frightened very often exaggerates the danger and sees it where it really is not.

THE MOUNTAIN GIVEN A MOUSE.
The ancient Greek legend about the pregnant Mount Olympus is considered the primary source of this proverb. God Zeus, fearing that the birth of this mountain would cause major upheavals in the camp of the gods, made it so that the mountain ... gave birth to a mouse. The proverb "The mountain gave birth to a mouse" is used in a situation where significant and gigantic efforts ultimately bring negligible results.

CARE HONOR WITH YOUNG.
From a young age, adv. - from a young age, from a young age. Advice to young people from their youth to cherish their honor, good name (as well as to save clothes again, that is, while they are new). It is said as a parting word to a young man in the beginning of his life path.

WITHOUT WORK YOU CANNOT CARRY OUT (you cannot pull out) A FISH FROM A POND.
Any business requires effort; you can't do anything without effort, effort. It is said that when it takes a lot of work, hard work to get some result.

DO NOT COUNT YOUR CHICKENS BEFORE THEY ARE HATCHED.
In the fall (simple) - in the fall. Not all chickens born in summer survive on peasant farms until autumn. Someone will be carried away by birds of prey, the weak simply will not survive, and therefore they say that it is necessary to count chickens in the fall, when it is clear how many of them survived. You have to judge something by the end results. It is said when someone prematurely expresses joy at a possible success, although the final results are still far away and much can change.

SMALL SPOOL BUT PRECIOUS.
The spool is an old Russian weight measure equal to 4.26 grams. It fell out of use after 1917, when a metric system of measures was introduced in the country, which is based on the meter (measure of length) and kilogram (measure of weight). Prior to this, the main weights were poods (16 kg) and pounds (400 g), which had 96 spools. The spool was the smallest measure of weight and was used mainly for weighing gold and silver. Yes, it does. union - a, but, however. Roads - cr. form m. r. from dear. Small in size, but valuable in its qualities. It is about someone who is small in stature, but has many advantages, positive qualities, as well as something small in size, but very important in essence.

HERE, GRANDMA, AND YURIEV'S DAY.
The proverb reflects one of the episodes in the history of the Russian people associated with the enslavement of the peasants. The emergence of serfdom, that is, the legally enshrined right of the landowner (feudal lord) to the person, forced labor and property of the peasant, dates back to the time of Kievan Rus (IX-XII centuries). The peasants, although they were considered free (free), did not have the right to move from one owner to another within a year: the custom demanded that they leave only after the end of all field work, at the beginning of winter, when the bread had already been harvested. In the middle of the 15th century, peasants were allowed to switch from one owner to another once a year - a week before St. George's day and a week after him (St. George's Day, i.e. St. George's Day, in Russian Yuri, the patron saint of farmers, was celebrated November 26, old style, chronology). At the end of the 16th century, the transition of peasants on St. George's Day was also prohibited. Thus, the peasants were attached to the land and had to stay for life with their landowner. The peasants, who were waiting for St. George's Day as the only opportunity to change their owners and try to improve their lives, had their last hope of changing their position taken away. This is how a saying arose that expresses regret about unfulfilled hopes.
They say when they want to express extreme surprise or grief at something unexpectedly happened, what they just learned and what took away hope, deceived expectations.

WHERE OUR DIDN'T LOST or WHERE OUR DIDN'T LOST.
Let's take a chance, try to do it. It says in a desperate determination to do something by taking risks.

THE EYES ARE AFRAID (afraid), AND THE HANDS DO.
When you start a big job, you are afraid that you will not be able to cope, and when you start it, you calm down, you understand that you are able to overcome all difficulties.
It is said to cheer up before starting a big or unfamiliar work, or pronounced with joy when such a work is done.

WHERE THERE IS THIN, THERE IS TORN.
Trouble, trouble usually happens where something is unreliable, fragile. They say that when trouble happens, trouble, although before that it was already bad.

HUNGER IS NOT AUNT.
Initially: hunger is not aunt, she will not slip a pie. It is said when the feeling of hunger forces you to eat even what you don’t love, or to act as you would not have acted under other circumstances.

LEOPARD CHANGE HIS SPOTS.
A person's ingrained flaws or oddities cannot be remedied. It is said when there is a conviction that a person will not change.

GOAL ON THE INVENTION OF KHITRA.
Gol, goli, f., Collect. (obsolete) - beggars, poor. Sly - kr. form w. R. from cunning, here (obsolete): inventive, skillful in something. The lack, the absence of something makes you to be inventive, to use what is available, what is at hand. It is spoken with approval or satisfaction when, due to a lack of something necessary, they come up with something original and, as a rule, cheap.

BUCKWHEAT PORSE PRAISES ITSELF.
Buckwheat - made from buckwheat grains. Buckwheat is a herbaceous plant, from the seeds of which cereals and flour are made. Buckwheat porridge is one of the favorite foods of Russians. Buckwheat porridge is so good, so tasty, its advantages are so obvious to everyone that it does not need praise. He speaks with a mocking condemnation of an immodest person, when he praises himself, talks about his merits.

PREPARE THE Sled in the Summer, and the cart in the winter.
Sleds, sleds, just a lot - a winter carriage on two skids for driving on snow. The cart is a summer carriage on four wheels for transporting goods. A horse is harnessed to a sleigh and a cart. Prepare for everything in advance. It is said as advice to prepare in advance everything that will be needed in the future.

THUNDER WILL NOT CRASH, MAN WON'T CROSS.
Thunder (1 and 2 liters. Not used), Sov. - suddenly rumble, thunder. A peasant (obsolete) is a peasant.
Cross, - baptized, - baptized, sov. - make the sign of the cross on yourself with your hand: put the three fingers (thumb, index and middle) of your right hand folded together in succession to the forehead, to the chest, to one and the other shoulder. People who believed in God, professed the Christian religion, were baptized in many cases of everyday life. It was an obligatory ritual during prayer (at home and in church), before taking food, at the entrance to the hut (they were baptized, looking at the icons in the corner), etc. They baptized their mouths while yawning, baptized loved ones who left or went far and for a long time, they were baptized for fear at the sound of thunder, etc. In the old days, believers were afraid of thunderstorms as an inexplicable phenomenon of nature. When thunder thundered, it was believed that thunder (and not lightning) could bring misfortune (kill, cause a fire). Therefore, in order to ward off trouble, to avoid misfortune from a thunderstorm, people were baptized precisely during the thunder, the thunder, as it were, warned of a possible misfortune.
Until a trouble, a nuisance occurs, a careless person does not remember about them and does not take measures to prevent them. It is said when they do at the last moment what should have been done in advance.

GIVE THE WORD, HOLD ON.
Either be true to your word or don't promise. It is said as a reminder of a promise made or as a reproach for an unfulfilled promise, as well as a warning, advice to refrain from promises if you are not sure that you can keep them.

THEY DO NOT LOOK AT A GIVEN HORSE'S TEETH.
Donated (colloquial) - donated, received as a gift. A horse's teeth are examined when they want to determine its age. An old horse has worn teeth, so when buying a horse, be sure to look at its teeth so as not to buy an old one. They do not discuss the gift, they accept what they give. They say when they receive as a gift some thing that they do not like and which they themselves would not choose.

BUSINESS GOES, THE OFFICE IS WRITING.
It is said jokingly about someone's vigorous activity, which is not influenced by any external circumstances.

WORKS LIKE SOOOT WHITE.
Soot - black particles from incomplete combustion of fuel that settle on the inner surfaces of stoves and chimneys. Soot is the symbol of the blackest color, there is no such thing as white soot, and the humorous comparison “as white as soot” essentially characterizes a black object. The word "black" in a figurative sense means "gloomy, heavy". Bela - cr. form w. R. from white. Usually it is said in response to the question "How are you?" When things are going badly or when they do not want to answer specifically and are limited to this vague answer (the answer implies an unsatisfactory state of affairs).

THE CHILD DOESN'T CRY, THE MOTHER DOESN'T UNDERSTAND.
Understand, nesov. (outdated) - to understand something, to guess about something. If you don't tell yourself what you need, no one will guess about it and therefore will not be able to help. It is said when the lack of assistance to someone is explained by ignorance of his needs.

HOUSES WALLS HELP.
At home or in a familiar, familiar environment, a person feels more confident and calmer. It is said with confidence or with the hope that in a familiar environment it will be easier to cope with any business.

ROAD SPOON TO LUNCH.
The road - kr. form w. R. from the road; here: "important, valuable to someone, one that is held dear." Expensive, valuable is what appears at the right moment. It is said when something is done or received on time, at the very moment when they are especially interested or in need of it, or it is said in a reproach to the one who did not do the necessary on time.

FRIENDS ARE RECOGNIZED (recognized) IN TROUBLE.
Only in difficult times will you find out who your real friend is. It is said in relation to someone who turned out to be very attentive and helped someone in a difficult situation, or, conversely, showed callousness to someone in trouble.

WILL HEAL UP BEFORE THE WEDDING.
It will soon pass, it will soon heal. It is said jokingly to comfort the victim.

FOR A CUTE FRIEND AND EARRING (earring) FROM EAR.
Ear - diminished caress. to the ear. For a loved one, dear person, nothing is a pity, you will give the best. It is said that when, out of a feeling of sympathy, a person is generous towards another, he is ready to do everything for him.

DEBT GOOD TURN DESERVES ANOTHER.
Payment, payment, m. - depositing money into the account of something; pay. Krasin - cr. form m. from red, here: (folk poet.) "beautiful; joyful, pleasant". As you treat someone, so will they treat you. It is said when, in response to any action or attitude, they do the same.

WHERE CANCER WINTER.
The saying "I'll show you where the crayfish winter" was formed in the days of serfdom. The master sent a guilty person in the middle of winter to get the crayfish to the table. And in winter it is very difficult to find crayfish, moreover, you can freeze and catch a cold. Since then, this saying has meant a threat, a warning of punishment.

DISCOVER AMERICA.
America was discovered by the navigator Columbus more than five hundred years ago. Therefore, when someone announces what everyone has known for a long time, they jokingly say: "Well, you discovered America!"

THROUGH STUMP THE DECK.
The deck is a log. You have to move slowly through the forest when you have a stump or a deck under your feet. The expression "through a stump-deck" means to do something somehow, indiscriminately.

INVENT BIKE.
We all know what a bicycle is and how it works. “Don't reinvent the wheel” so you don't waste time inventing something that has been around for a long time.

THE WORK OF THE MASTER IS AFRAID.
Any business is feasible if a master, that is, a skillful, knowledgeable person, takes on it. It is spoken with admiration and praise when a person shows skill, mastery in his work.

NOT ON HAY HAT.
In the old days, the hat was a symbol of wealth and nobility. By its size, they judged what place a person occupies in society. "Not according to Senka a hat" - this is how they say about a person who is not able to perform this or that work or take a certain position.

LOOK FOR WIND IN THE FIELD.
Seek - will command, nakl. from ch. look for (looking for, looking for), nesov. All the same you will not find, there is no need to search. It talks about who disappeared and whom it is impossible to find (how useless it is to look for the wind in the field), or about what is irretrievably lost.

WILL NOT REMOVE THE WORD FROM THE SONG.
What was, what was, I'll have to tell everything. They say, as if apologizing for having to tell everything, without missing any (usually unpleasant) details (just like you can't throw out a single word from a song so as not to spoil the whole song).

OUT OF THE FRYING PAN INTO THE FIRE.
Yes, it does. union - a, but, however. Fire (obsolete and obl.) - flame, fire. In folk speech, a flame, that is, a fire that rises above a burning object, is associated with a greater misfortune, a flame is a stronger fire. From one trouble to another, great, from a difficult situation to the worst.
It is said when a person, being in a difficult situation, finds himself in an even more difficult situation.

AND THE SWEET, AND THE REAPER, AND IN THE DUDE (on the pipe) THE PLAYER.
Shvets (outdated and simple) - one who sews clothes, a tailor. A reaper is one who reaps (cuts off when harvesting) ripe ears with a sickle. In dudu (on dudu) igrets (obsolete) - one who plays the pipe, a musician. About who knows how to do everything or who simultaneously performs various duties.

AND WANTS AND ROLLS.
Injecting - bezl., 3 liters. units h. from Ch. prick, nesov. "touching something sharp, causing pain." It is said when you want to do something, but it's scary, because it is associated with some kind of danger, with risk.

AND LAUGHTER AND SIN.
It is said when something is both funny and sad at the same time.

AND ON THE OLD WOMAN THERE IS A BREAK.
Hole (simple) - error, oversight, failure. And an experienced person can make a mistake, make a mistake, a mistake. It is said to justify a mistake, an oversight committed by a person from whom this could not be expected.

AND THE WOLVES ARE SATURATED, AND THE SHEEP ARE WHOLE.
It is said when it is convenient both for some and for others to resolve a difficult situation, or when a decision is made that satisfies everyone.

THE CAT KNOWS (SENSES) WHOSE MEAT I EATED.
Feels - 3 liters. units h. from Ch. smell (smell, smell), nesov. (simple.) feel. They talk about someone who feels guilty and betrays it by their behavior.

FORCE THE FOOL TO GOD TO PRAY, HE WILL BREAK (smash) THE FOOL.
According to the Orthodox custom, believers kneel down during prayer and bow low (do bows), almost touching the floor with their foreheads. It speaks with condemnation of a person who has damaged the cause by excessive zeal and diligence.

FOR WHAT I BOUGHT, FOR THAT AND SELL.
I repeat what I heard. They speak in their own defense when they retell rumors and therefore do not vouch for the veracity of what was said.

BAD EXAMPLE IS INVOLVED or BAD EXAMPLE IS INVOLVED.
Bad is bad. Contagious - kr. form m. r. from contagious, here: "one that causes imitation of oneself, is easily transmitted to others. It is said when someone imitates the bad behavior or actions of another person.

FOR FOOLS (to a fool) THE LAW IS NOT WRITTEN.
Laws are written for reasonable people; fools do not know the laws and do not obey them. It is said about a person when he acts, from the point of view of the speaker, strange or unreasonable, contrary to common sense and generally accepted norms of behavior.
* in a new way *
FOR FOOLS THE LAW IS NOT WRITTEN, IF IS WRITTEN, IT IS NOT READ,
IF READ IT DOESN'T UNDERSTAND, IF UNDERSTANDING, IT IS WRONG!

FRIENDSHIP FRIENDSHIP AND SERVICE SERVICE.
Friendship should not affect service. It is said when a person, in spite of friendly relations with someone occupying a different (usually higher) official position, does not deviate from the official requirements and duties.

OVER THE SEA TELUSHKA-POLUSHKA, YES RUBLE TRANSPORTATION.
The calf (colloquial) is a young cow that has not yet had calves. Polushka is the smallest coin in pre-revolutionary Russia, equal to one fourth of a penny (one hundred kopecks in one ruble). Yes, it does. union - a, but, however. Transportation - here: payment for the transported goods. Even a cheap item will become expensive if you have to pay dearly for its transportation. They say when it is unprofitable to carry cheap goods from afar.

LIFE TO LIVE - DO NOT GO TO THE FIELD.
Life is difficult and not easy to live. It speaks about the variety of events, about the difficulties that a person encounters throughout his life.

THERE IS NO SMOKE WITHOUT FIRE or THERE IS NO SMOKE WITHOUT FIRE.
Nothing happens without a reason. It is usually said when it is believed that there is some truth in the rumors spread.

10.03.2016 25.02.2019 by Mnogoto4ka

Proverbs and sayings - it seems that this is something from deep childhood, from a colorful textbook on reading for elementary school. And, at the same time, they remind of themselves every day, even if no one says them. Because they are life itself, its reflection. If you want, "formulas" of life, which explain: if you do this, it will be so, but it happened because of that ... After all, in proverbs - folk wisdom. The experience of generations that does not depend either on the historical era, or on fashion, or on the political or economic situation. The only thing that this experience depends on is time, which enriches and fills it.

What is the difference between a proverb and a saying?

Proverbs can be called a storehouse of experience and wisdom in their purest form. This is a short dictum, instructive in spirit and complete in meaning. For example: "You can't easily catch a fish from a pond."

A saying is something else. Rather, it is just a stable combination that expresses some kind of thought, concept instead of any word, or denoting a frequently repeated, recognizable phenomenon: “like two drops of water”, “like snow on the head”, “neither think, nor guess, not to describe with a pen "...

This is how it was originally, this is how the oldest proverbs and sayings appeared. After all, there were times when even books were a huge rarity, and all that a person had at his disposal was his own mind and speech.

Then, when literature, print, even television spread, the storehouse of wisdom began to be replenished with "author's" proverbs and sayings - the catch phrases of the heroes of favorite films, well-aimed turns in the texts of books ... But the meaning of proverbs and sayings in our life remained the same: a hint at a crossroads, consolation in trouble, a reminder of what must not be forgotten ...

Proverbs and sayings with deciphering their meaning

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And Vaska listens and eats. (Quote from the fable of I. A. Krylov. The meaning of the saying that one says explains, interprets, tries to "get through to Vaska," and Vaska ignores everything and does everything his own way.)

And nothing has changed ... (Quote from the fable of I. A. Krylov. The meaning of the saying is that despite all the conversations and promises on any business, nothing but chatter has been done.)

And where the cabbage soup is, look for us too. (Russian proverb means that a person tries to strive for where it is good, where there is a well-fed, rich life.)

And the chest just opened ... (Quote from the fable of I.A.Krylov. It is said in the case when, in fact, everything was much simpler than people thought and did.)

And there at least the grass does not grow. (The meaning of the saying is that the person who said this phrase expresses complete indifference to what will happen after his act or any situation, and to those who will suffer as a result of his actions.)

Perhaps, yes, I suppose. (The meaning of the saying is that the person who speaks it does not want to do anything himself to improve or correct the situation, but simply waits for how the situation will develop further on its own, without his participation. To be honest, a couple of times in Life this attitude helped out, but only a couple of times ....)))). In many cases, this attitude leads to bad consequences.)

You can see a diamond in the mud. (A proverb means: no matter how you look, but if you are a worthy person, then people will appreciate it with respect for you.)

Appetite comes with eating. (They say when there is no desire to do any business. The point is that as soon as you start a business, the desire to continue it will surely come by itself.)

April with water - May with grass. (The meaning of the proverb is that if there is a lot of rain in early spring, then all plants and crops will ugly very well.)

A woman with a cart is easier for a mare. (The meaning of the proverb is that if you get rid of unnecessary people or situations, then everything will only get better.)

Grandma said in two. (The meaning of the saying is that the person explained the essence of what was happening in two ways and incomprehensibly, or incomprehensibly stated the situation.)

The master's request is a strict order. (The meaning of the proverb is that if you depend on a person, then his request cannot be ignored, since you depend on him.)

The trouble is in the village, since quinoa is on the table. (Russian folk proverb. It means that if there is quinoa on the table (this is a type of grass), then there is a poor harvest in the villages and there is nothing to eat but grass.)

Poor Kuzenka - poor and a song. (Earlier in Russia, grooms were sung a song of praise in order to present all his merits to the bride.

For the poor to gather - only to girdle. (Russian proverb means that it is very easy for a poor person to get ready for the trip, because there is nothing to take.)

Troubles torment, but teach the mind. (Russian folk proverb. It means that when trouble has come, this is certainly very bad, but from each such situation you need to draw conclusions in order to prevent the recurrence of trouble in the future. trouble.)

He fled from the smoke and fell into the fire. (Russian proverb. It means that if you rush and hurry thoughtlessly in a difficult situation, you can only worsen the situation.)

Without water, the land is a wasteland. (So ​​everything is clear without decoding.))) Without water, nothing can grow and survive.)

A week without a year. (A saying is said when very little time has passed, or when the age is very young.)

To live without business is only to smoke the sky. (The proverb says that every person in life should do what he does best. If a person does nothing in life, then such a life has no special meaning.)

Sleep better without money. (Russian proverb. It means that it is difficult for a rich person to keep his money, there will always be those who want to take it away. And if there is none, then there is nothing to take away. Images)

They married me without me. (A proverb is said when a person was absent from any action or event, and others decided everything for him.)

Without leggings, but with a hat. (A proverb about a person who has put on a new beautiful thing, along with old ugly pants, shoes, or other bad old clothes.)

Master in five minutes. (A proverb about a person who is about to master his job well.)

Without salt, the table is crooked. (Russian proverb. Means that without salt, most Russian dishes will not be tasty.)

Without a stumbling block, the horse will not run. (Russian folk proverb. It means that absolutely everyone in life makes mistakes. But smart people draw conclusions and do not make more such mistakes, stupid people do not teach mistakes and they stumble again.)

There is no reward without effort. (German proverb. Means: to be successful in any business, you need to try.)

No hitch, no hitch. (A proverb is said when something or an event went well and well. In general, it went as it was needed.)

A house cannot be built without the Trinity. (Russian folk proverb. It means that in any business you need to thank God for the fact that everything works out. Trinity - in Orthodoxy is: God the Father, God the Son and the Holy Spirit.)

You can't get a fish out of the pond without difficulty. (The most famous proverb among us, among the Slavs. It means that in any business, if you want to get the desired result, you must definitely try and make efforts.)

A house cannot be built without corners, speech cannot be spoken without a proverb. (Proverbs occupy a very important place in the life of all the peoples of the world. Without proverbs, humor, teaching of the younger ones and just communication of people would not be so bright and interesting)

If the head is crazy, it is ruin to the legs. (Russian proverb. It means that those who do not think over their actions, do not think over the details of their affairs, spend much more physical and moral strength in the process of their implementation.)

Hit the jackdaw and the crow: you will fill your hand, you will kill the falcon. (Russian folk proverb. The point is that in any business, you first need to diligently study and train in order to achieve high results.)

Take care of your clothes again, and honor from your youth. (A proverb means that just as it is pleasant to look at a person in clean, serviceable clothes, it is also pleasant to deal with a person whose reputation is at a high level. no one will be with you.)

Protect like the apple of your eye. (Means, carefully guard and guard, as the most valuable or oneself.)

Take the bull by the horns. (A proverb means to act quickly, decisively assertive, and maybe even arrogant.)

Take it in your work with your mind, not with a hump. (Russian proverb. It means that before any business you need to carefully think over all your actions and draw up a plan in order to do as little unnecessary hard work as possible.)

Beating a fool is a pity for a fist. (Russian proverb. Means that it is useless even to punish a person who is not able to think adequately, understand the words of others, listen to wise people.)

The road to hell is paved with good intentions. (It means that even the kindest and best undertakings that are not prepared, not thought out, or done with ignorance of the matter, can lead to sad results and can harm the situation, or others.)

Near the king - near death. (A Russian proverb means power is a dangerous and difficult burden.)

God lives in an honest heart. (Japanese proverb. Means that an honest and kind person God always helps in all matters.)

God will not give, the pig will not eat. (A proverb means that her speaker hopes for a good result of the case, he believes that everything will be fine in the end.)

God sees the truth, but he will not tell soon. (Russian proverb. It means that reckoning for bad deeds does not always come immediately, but someday it will surely come.)

God loves work. (The proverb that in Life those who do something, work, and not idle, achieve success.)

God marks the rogue. (In ancient times, "rogue" called those people who quietly harm others, slander, weave intrigues and intrigues against good people. The proverb means that no matter how many people do no harm to another on the sly, all the same in the end everyone will find out who this villain is. will always come to light and punishment will come.)

It is a dirty trick for a rich man, but joy for a poor man. (Russian proverb. Means that most poor people are jealous of the rich. If a rich person is in some kind of trouble, then the poor are almost always happy about it.)

The rich take care of the face, and the poor take care of the clothes. (Russian proverb. It means that rich people are worried about their safety and the safety of capital, while the poor have nothing to fear and have nothing to lose, except that there is a danger of tearing their only pants.)

God - God, and Caesar - Caesar. (The phrase was uttered by Jesus Christ. In short, it means that to each his own, to each according to his merits. Everyone gets what he is entitled to.)

Pray to God, and row to the shore. (The proverb means that it is not enough that you ask the Higher Forces to help you in your business, you also need to make efforts yourself for success in it.)

Afraid as hell of incense. (Frankincense is a tree resin with a specific scent, which is used in church, during worship. Impure power is afraid of the scent of incense. When they say this proverb, it means that the one they talk about is very afraid of someone or something. For example: "Our cat Vaska is afraid of dogs, like the devil of incense." This means that Vaska's cat is very, very afraid of dogs.)

A big heart. (Proverb. So they say about a very kind person.)

A big ship has a great voyage. (A proverb is said as a parting word to a talented person, as a desire and prediction to achieve great success in a business for which he has talent. The proverb also means recognition of the fact that a person will definitely achieve success.)

The brothers quarrel among themselves, but defend themselves from strangers. (Japanese proverb. It means that if trouble comes from the outside, then relatives should definitely help each other, protect and come to the rescue, regardless of their relationship with each other.)

Breaking is not a flailing chain. (Russian proverb means that it is very easy to lie. But is it worth it?)

Every dog ​​has his day. (They usually speak as encouragement, or in support, after defeat, or failure. It means that victory will surely come in the future, luck and the case of which they are talking will surely end in favor of the speaker.)

Be a wife even a goat, if only golden horns. (Russian proverb. They say when they want to marry a rich girl for convenience. It doesn't matter how she looks, as long as she is rich.)

The paper will endure everything. (Means that you can write whatever you want, but not everything that is written is true, or can be done.)

There would be a pool, but there will be devils. (Russian proverb. Means that there will always be people who do nasty things, bad deeds and evil.)

It was time, but passed. (Russian proverb. It means that every business or event has its own time. If you missed this time, then there may not be a second chance. As long as there is an opportunity in life, you need to use it.)

It's quiet in the swamp, but it's dashing to live there. (Russian proverb. It means that a quiet, at first glance, place may turn out to be not very good and pleasant in the future. Or at the first meeting with a person, he will seem good to us, but in fact it may turn out to be very angry and bad when you recognize him better.)

It is rarely seeded in the head. (Russian proverb. So they say about a stupid person who absolutely does not want to think and think about his actions.)

Being a guest is good, but being at home is better. (A self-explanatory proverb is always better at home. Images)

There is no kinship in money, the game is not without cunning. (A proverb means that in matters with money, friends and relatives can become rivals, you need to be careful.)

Happiness comes to a house where people laugh. (Japanese proverb. Means that laughter and joy attract happiness into the house. So smile more and enjoy even the little things.)

In a fist, all fingers are equal. (Russian proverb. It is said when a certain group of people does a common cause. They also talk about a good close-knit team at work, or in the army.)

In him is the spark of God. (They say a saying about a very talented, intelligent person who is an unsurpassed master in his field.)

There is no truth in the legs. (Usually they say inviting to sit down. Means that it is pointless to stand if there is an opportunity to sit down.)

It flew into one ear, flew into the other. (It means that the person is not at all interested in what he is being told at the moment. He did not even remember, or did not want to remember everything that he was told or asked about.)

In one and in a feast, and in the world, and in good people. (The saying about a poor man who constantly wears the same clothes because there is no other.)

There are many relatives in joy. (An Armenian proverb. It means that when everything is fine with you and you are a successful person, there are always a lot of people around you. And when is it the other way around?)

To put on a mat - to renounce people. (The proverb that if you dress in dirty torn clothes, or have a slovenly appearance, then people are unlikely to communicate normally with you.)

In the home and walls help. (A proverb means that in your own home, everything is more convenient to do, everything works out, everything is in its place, everything is calm, pleasant and pleasing to the eye. The home gives strength and energy to a person in any business, including during recovery. )

Every family has its black sheep. (The proverb means that in almost any collective, or community of people, there cannot be all good, there will definitely be a bad person who commits bad deeds.)

In crowded but not mad. (Russian proverb. They say when they are happy to shelter a person. It means that they are glad to you here and will never offend, and comfort fades into the background.)

Still waters run deep. (They say such a proverb about a secretive person who looks quiet and modest, but is capable of actions, and actions that are not always good, since they mention devils)

They do not go to someone else's monastery with their own charter. (A proverb means that if you have come or arrived somewhere where you are just a guest, then you should not impose your own rules, orders, norms, but you should respect the owner and his rules.)

In the wrong hands, the hunk seems to be bigger. (A proverb about an envious person who thinks everything is better with others.)

To be fooling around. (Proverb. They talk about a person who does nothing, or does something bad on purpose, or pretends to do less.)

Yes, your speeches are in the ears of God. (Russian proverb. It is said in response to a good wish or pleasant words to make this good come true.)

It's good everywhere where we are not. (A proverb is said by people who believe that they live badly, poorly, they are unlucky. They always think that absolutely everyone around them lives better than them.)

Great figure, but a fool. (Russian proverb. Means that in Life it is very important to be smart, there is little use from strength if there are no brains.)

Live and learn. (A proverb means that a person learns throughout his life, acquiring new knowledge, life experience and wisdom. It is said after an event that gave a person knowledge or life experience.)

The rope is good when it is long, and the speech is good when it is short. (Georgian proverb. Means that there is nothing to say unnecessary and unnecessary, you need to speak briefly, clearly and to the point.)

Let's go back to our rams. (A proverb is said after the conversation has departed from its essence and the conversations are carried away by the fact that this does not apply to this conversation. It is said in order to return to the main essence of the conversation or discussion.)

Spring is red with flowers, and autumn is sheaves. (The meaning of the proverb is that in spring nature is beautiful with flowers and flowering, and autumn is beautiful and useful in its own way, because most of the harvests are collected in autumn and autumn feeds people.)

He flew up as an eagle, flew in a dove. (A proverb about a man who arrogantly boasted about something that he does not have, or he cannot do it.)

Apparently invisible. (It means a lot, a large number. Example: "In the forest, berries are visible and invisible.")

The wine is uncorked, you have to drink it. (The proverb that if you have already started a business, then you need to try to bring it to the end.)

It is written with a pitchfork on the water. (They say a saying about a situation when they give unrealistic promises, or the situation is not clear. Have you tried to write with a pitchfork on the water? That's the same, that's the situation.)

In a dream, happiness, in reality bad weather. (Proverb about the interpretation of dreams. Its meaning is that if you dreamed about a holiday or a wedding, then in real life expect trouble.)

Water drop by drop wears away the stone. (The proverb means that in any business, if you patiently and persistently go forward and do not give up, you will achieve your goal. Even water grinds stones over the years.)

The cart scattered, and two raked. (Russian proverb. Refers to officials and employees who steal at work.)

The wolf's legs are fed. (A very popular proverb. It means that if the wolf does not run, he will not get food, and if a person does not try and make efforts to achieve his goals, he will not get a good result.)

To be afraid of wolves - do not go to the forest. (A very popular proverb. It means that in any business, despite the seeming difficulties and fear of failure, you must definitely find the courage to take concrete steps, otherwise there is no point in starting this business.)

The old raven will not croak in vain. (Russian proverb. Means that you need to talk less too much, talk about, say a lot of useless speeches.)

Eight hryvnia to the ruble is not enough. (Russian proverb. It means that eighty kopecks are not enough to one ruble. That is, they say when a person asks too much from others and exaggerates his capabilities.)

We are all human, we are all human. (The proverb means that each person must have their own shortcomings, little "sins" and weaknesses, that a person is not ideal and one does not need to be severely judged for it if he does not harm other people.)

Everything will be grinded, there will be flour. (Russian proverb. They say when they want to support and cheer up in difficult times. Time will pass, old troubles will be forgotten and everything will work out.)

Everything you have done will return to you. (Japanese proverb. Means: the world is arranged in such a way that everything that you did in life will definitely return to you. If you did good deeds, you will receive good from others, if you did evil, evil will definitely return to you.)

To please everyone - to sit in the fools himself. (Russian proverb. It means that it is bad when a person constantly pleases and yields to others to the detriment of himself. Such a person, as a rule, is poor and no one respects him.)

Everything has its place. (An Armenian proverb. In my opinion, everything is very clear - there should be a clear order in everything.)

Everything falls out of his hands. (A saying about a person who fails.)

You can't get enough of it. (Russian proverb. It means that any business cannot be done well and efficiently if you are in a hurry and in a hurry.)

They are greeted by clothes, but escorted by the mind. (A proverb means that the first opinion about a person is formed by his appearance. The final opinion about him will be formed after he is known better, based on his inner world, his communication, level of intelligence.)

Everyone praises the truth, but not everyone tells it. (English proverb. Means that a person always wants to hear only the truth from others, but not always tells it to others himself. This is how lies turn out.)

Every "neta" has been stocked up since the summer. (The proverb means that if you don't stock up on food and firewood in the summer, then in the winter you will say “NO.” Everything needs to be prepared in advance.)

Every business ends well. (Russian proverb. It means that the result is important in any business.)

Winning and losing on the same sleigh ride. (Russian proverb. It means that today you can win, and tomorrow, in the same situation, lose, despite the excellent chances. They also say when the chances are 50 to 50, when everything depends on how Life decides.)

Come out dry from water. (The proverb says when a person managed to get out of a very difficult and difficult situation safe and sound, without moral and physical harm to himself and his loved ones.)

Drink some tea - you will forget the melancholy. (Russian proverb. It means that when things are bad you cannot panic, rush and do rash acts. You need to sit down, calm down, drink tea, and then Life itself will tell you what to do next.)

I sucked it out of my finger. (A proverb is pronounced when a person says information that has no arguments and evidence.)

Galloping across Europe. (This is how the Soviet poet A. A. Zharov called his essays with humor, after a trip to Western Europe. This phrase is said at the time of a short trip to some place.)

Where the devil cannot, he will send a woman there. (Russian proverb. They say when a woman has done a stupid and thoughtless act that brought problems.)

Where there are two, there is not one. (They say a proverb about a team of like-minded people, about people who do a common cause and help each other.)

Where one cannot jump, one can climb over there. (Russian proverb. It means that nothing is impossible, and there is always a way out of any situation. You just need not rush, but think with your head.)

Needed where was born. (A proverb is said about a person who successfully realized his talent in the area where he was born, benefiting his native country, city and people around him.

Where you sit, there you get off. (The proverb says about a person who cannot be used for his own purposes, it is impossible to persuade him to take any actions that are not beneficial to him.)

Where the mind is, there is sense. (Russian proverb. It means that when a business is well thought out, a clear plan is drawn up and everything is foreseen, then there will certainly be success in this business.)

The eye is small, but it sees far. (A proverb means: do not judge a person by their appearance, but judge by their inner world and abilities.)

The eyes are afraid, but the hands are doing. (It is said in the case when it is necessary to do a difficult, unfamiliar business, which seems difficult, but it must be done.)

To plow deeper - to chew more bread. (Another proverb about work. If you put in effort and work well, there will always be a good result.)

Looks at a book, but sees a fig. (Russian proverb means inattentive reading, inability to correctly understand the meaning of what is written.)

Saying idle what to write on the water. (A proverb means that idle chatter is useless, but only wastes time and effort.)

In truth, don't take your feet out of the stirrup. (Turkish proverb. A stirrup is a device in which a rider holds his legs while sitting on a horse. A proverb means that if you are telling the truth, then be ready to run away, because the truth may not please everyone and bring danger to the one who speaks it.)

They say at random, but you take it to mind. (A proverb means that an intelligent person must correctly analyze everything that is told to him and choose the necessary information.)

Necessity for inventions is cunning. (A poor man, out of his poverty, is always resourceful and resourceful.)

The girl chases the fellow, but she herself will not go away. (Russian proverb. They say when a girl is in love with a guy, but pretends that she is indifferent to him.)

Leopard change his spots. (The proverb says about a person who does not change in his actions, who does not want to correct or rethink his life principles.)

Woe is onion. (The proverb says about a crying person, when his tears are pouring about something insignificant and not worth tears. As if tears are from an onion, and not from grief.)

Miserable head. (A saying about an eternally yearning, sad person.)

Lip no fool. (The proverb says about a person who chooses for himself everything that is most expensive, luxurious and valuable in life, and who also requires a lot for himself in any life situation.)

Goose is not a pig's comrade. (Usually they say this about completely different and incompatible people who cannot find a common language and make friends. The goose is a very warlike bird, and the pig is simple and unpretentious, that is, they are very different.)

Give him a testicle, and a flaky one. (About a very lazy person that everyone else does.)

God gave a day, and will give a piece. (A proverb is said, hoping that Life itself will take care of a person by chance.)

They do not look at a given horse's teeth. (A proverb means that when you are given a gift, then you should not express dissatisfaction if you do not like the gift, or you expected something more.)

Two are fighting in the field, and one is grieving on the stove. (Russian folk proverb. It means that it is always easier and more interesting to do everything together than alone.)

Step on the same rake twice. (Russian folk proverb. This is how they say about a person who makes the same mistake several times. Because when you step on a rake, a wooden handle hits your forehead. People who make the same mistake twice get twice from life on the forehead "Because they don't want to draw conclusions from their mistakes.)

Trade in tar - tar and stink. (A proverb means that each business has its own pros and cons. If you decide to do this business, be ready to enjoy the pluses, but also accept the minuses.)

Do good and expect good. (You will receive what you do to others. If you have done good, you will receive good, if you have done badly to others, life will return the same to you.)

Business before pleasure. (A proverb means that you should not get carried away with entertainment and idleness. It is wise to devote most of your time to study, work, family and personal development.)

Money doesn't smell. (A saying of one famous Roman emperor, after he introduced a tax on paid toilets in Rome. They tried to convince him that this money was in the toilets, to which he countered with this great quote.)

I lost money - I did not lose anything, I lost time - I lost a lot, I lost my health - I lost everything. (The proverb means that the main thing is to take care of your health and value your time. Health and time can never be returned, and money can always be earned anew.)

Money is like the account. (A proverb means that money is found in those people who count their money, who keep order in money and their financial affairs.)

Keep your head cold, your stomach hungry, and your legs warm. (A Russian proverb describes the principles of a correct lifestyle: always think with your head, be calm and do not get excited, do not overeat and wear good warm shoes.)

Keep in mind if you have something on it. (If Life gave you the ability to think, then you always need to think about what you do, say and how you act.)

Punish the children with shame, not with a whip. (The proverb says: punishment should give children the opportunity to understand why their act is bad, so that they realize their guilt, draw conclusions. And a belt and a stick will only give pain, but mistakes will not be realized.)

Cheap fish - cheap and fish soup. (If you bought a low-quality item, don't expect much from it.)

Cheap money in someone else's pocket. (A proverb about a person who does not value someone else's, but values ​​only his own.)

For whom work is joy, for that life is happiness. (The proverb that if a person likes to work, or to do what he loves, then his work will certainly bring him both spiritual joy and a secure life.)

Argue to tears, but don't bet. (The proverb teaches: prove your case with words and arguments, but never argue for money.)

If you wish good, do good. (Proverb. If you want happiness in life, do good deeds and goodness will return to you doubly. This is the law of Life.)

Good brotherhood is better than wealth. (The proverb means that loyal and reliable friends who will always help in any situation are much more valuable than any money.)

Good news does not lie still. (The proverb means that good news always spreads very quickly among people.)

A good cook first puts his soul into the cauldron, and then the meat. (A proverb means that a good person always does his job with high quality and with joy, so that the result of his work will please other people.)

The catch is not waiting for the catcher, but the catcher is waiting for it. (Proverb about labor. To achieve results you need to be persistent and hardworking.)

They entrusted the cabbage to the goat. (A proverb is said in the case when a person was entrusted with a valuable thing or information, and he stole it, or used it for his personal gain, without the consent of the owner. thing, or information to an untrustworthy person.)

Spoon road for dinner. (A proverb about a situation when a certain thing is really needed right now and here, but it is not nearby, although at another moment it is lying unnecessary to anyone.)

Income doesn't live without hassle. (The proverb that being rich is not so easy as it seems at first glance. Wealth is not only a beautiful and luxurious life, but also a heavy burden, which has its own difficulties, obstacles and dangers.)

Friend is known in trouble. (Proverb about friendship. When you find it difficult and need help, then in such a situation it becomes clear whether you have a real friend or not. Accordingly, the price of friendship is visible.)

Look for a friend, but you will find - take care. (A proverb means that it is not so easy to find a true faithful friend in life. And if you are lucky and you have found such a friend, then appreciate him.)

Other times are a different life. (French proverb. Means that nothing is always the same. Absolutely everything in life changes over time.)

Other times are different morals. (A proverb means that over the years people treat and react differently to the same things, actions and events. Over time, everything changes.)

Do not judge others, look at yourself. (Judging another is a very ugly exercise; before judging others, look at yourself what you have achieved.)

Friendly magpies and a goose will be carried away. (The proverb shows that friendship and mutual assistance is a great strength. When people unite and help each other, they can do anything.)

The fool sees the fool from afar. (The proverb is said as a joke, a fool here probably means not even a stupid and stupid person, but a non-standard person. The point is that a person who thinks outside the box will certainly attract the same person, “not of this world”.)

A fool learns from his mistakes, and an intelligent one learns from others. (The proverb is clear in my opinion. If a person sees other people's mistakes and draws correct conclusions for himself from them, then he is smart. And if he makes a mistake that others have made before him, or commits the same mistake several times, then he is a fool)

The law is not written for fools. (A proverb means that a person, deprived of normal logic and adequate perception of the world, acts as he pleases and as he wants, even if it causes harm and pain to others. He does not think about the consequences.)

A bad example is contagious. (A proverb means that very often a person repeats the bad actions and habits of other people, especially children.)

There is no smoke without fire. (Russian proverb. It means that nothing in Life happens just like that. Once a certain situation has developed, it is not accidental, but there is some reason for its occurrence.)

Having lied once, who will believe you. (A proverb means that if you were caught in a lie once, then then it is unlikely that they will take your word for it and trust you.)

If the water does not follow you, you go for water. (Georgian proverb. It means that in order to get something in life, you need to go and take it. Sitting still and doing nothing, you will hardly get something.)

If the mountain does not go to Magomed, then Magomed goes to the mountain. (It means that if you want to get something or achieve something, then you need to show initiative and make efforts to achieve your goal. "It is unlikely that the mountain will come to you by itself.")

If you suffer for a long time, something will work out ... (It means that if you persist in doing something, then there will definitely be a result. But what the quality of the result will be is another question.)

If you want to be happy, be happy. (One of Kozma Prutkov's phrases. It means that happiness is in your hands and it depends on us, and not on circumstances. We ourselves can create happiness for ourselves.)

Sorry for you, but not for yourself. (A proverb that a person regrets much less about the misfortune of other people than about his own.)

Life experience is more reliable than a tortoise shell. (Japanese proverb. It means that a person's life experience is priceless. Thanks to experience, a person begins to understand how to properly build his life.)

Life is given for good deeds. (A proverb about why we are born. Do good to others and it will definitely come back to you.)

If you chase two hares, you won't catch a single one. (The meaning of the proverb is that when you want to do two things at the same time, or devote time to two events at once, then most often you will not achieve success or result in any of the cases. It is better to concentrate on one thing.)

For a mosquito with an ax, for a fly with a butt. (The proverb speaks of a person who does something wrong and ineffectively, which with a different approach can be done much better and more efficiently.)

Healed like a dog. (The saying means that the wound healed very quickly, or it was very easy to recover.)

Mix and put it in your mouth. (A saying is said about a very lazy person for whom others do all the work.)

Earning a lot of money is courage, saving it is wisdom, and skillfully spending it is art. (A proverb means that making money is not easy, but it is even more difficult to manage it skillfully so that it will bring benefit and joy to you and your family.)

Make a fool pray to God, they will hurt their foreheads. (The proverb says about those people who are too zealous in business, do and say more than is necessary for the successful completion of the business.)

Winter found a matchmaker in a summer dress. (A saying about a poor man who has no winter clothes.)

You will be healthy - you will get everything. (A proverb that a person can achieve any goals and success if Life has awarded him with health.)

Healthy as a bull. (The saying is about a strong person with very good health.)

In winter, it is not a shame without a fur coat, but cold. (A proverb that it is imperative to have warm winter clothes.)

Know more - say less. (The proverb, in my opinion, is understandable and means: absorb useful information, knowledge and information and do not talk in vain about what you can not say, do not talk about what you do not know.)

Behold at the root. (It means - look at the very essence, look for the essence of the issue, and not its consequences.)

And it doesn't blow in the mustache. (A saying about a person who is not worried about anything or takes no action in relation to a particular situation.)

And the wolves are fed, and the sheep are safe. (The proverb speaks of a situation in which all parties remained in an advantageous position and are satisfied with this, there are no offended and injured.)

And the bear dances in captivity. (A proverb means that when a person is deprived of freedom and choice in life, it is very easy to break him psychologically.)

And gray, but no mind; and young, but keeps the parish. (A proverb about the mental capabilities of people. Some seem to be experienced and lived, but have not gained intelligence and wisdom and have not achieved anything, while others, despite their early age, are already wise, intelligent and purposeful.)

And the Swiss, and the reaper, and the trick of the game. (A proverb about a master - a generalist who understands many professions and does any job with high quality.)

It is not worth it. (A proverb refers to a business or situation for which there is no point in trying or making efforts.)

You can't make a dream out of a crooked log. (Polish proverb)

There is a lot of rain from a small cloud. (Polish proverb. It means that you need to take into account absolutely all the little things in any business. Even something small can turn out to be a big success or a big trouble.)

Look for a needle in a haystack.

Look for the wind in the field. (The proverb refers to the case when it is useless to search for something, since the chances of finding what you are looking for are zero.)

To the soft wax seal, and to the young one - learning. (A proverb means learning as much as possible in youth. Parents need to guide children to learn in youth.)

Each person is a mystery. (A proverb means that each person has his own way of thinking, his own thoughts, secrets, cunning ideas that make us different from each other.)

I shave as I can. (A saying about a person who does not do his job very well, is lazy, or does a job without the talent and necessary knowledge.)

The book is not an airplane, but it will take you far away. (A proverb means that while reading a book, a person mentally travels with the heroes of the book and with the help of the book learns a lot of new things that he has never seen.)

Books do not speak, they tell the truth. (A proverb means that through reading books we learn a lot of new and interesting things.)

When they cannot write, they say that the pen is bad. (The proverb says about people who always blame other people or circumstances for their personal failures. Although most often they are guilty themselves, because of their mistakes.)

When the cancer whistles on the mountain. (A proverb about a situation that will happen is unknown when, not soon, or very unlikely. Cancer will find it very difficult to whistle on the mountain, which means that this situation has very little chance of happening)

When the conscience was distributed, he was not at home. (A proverb about a shameless, arrogant, rude person.)

Scapegoat. (This is how they say about a person who was made the only one to blame for the offense committed by several people. Or there was a situation where people or property suffered, and in order to punish at least someone, they are looking for a "scapegoat" on whom they will blame all the blame for that.)

Who cares, and the blacksmith to the anvil. (A proverb is said when discussing the peculiarity of any work.)

The kopeck protects the ruble. (A proverb that you need to take care of what is given to you in life. There will be no ruble without a penny, so do not thoughtlessly scatter either money or gifts of fate.

The root of the teaching is bitter, and the fruits are sweet. (It is very difficult to learn and gain knowledge, you need to try and be patient, not everyone succeeds. But the one who has learned and was able to acquire knowledge will have a decent, beautiful and interesting life in the future.)

A bird is red with a feather, and a man is with learning. (A proverb means that animals and birds are adorned by their appearance, and a person is adorned by his knowledge and mind. No matter how beautiful you dress, but if you are an illiterate and narrow-minded person, then good people are unlikely to like you.)

Brevity is the soul of wit. (The meaning of the proverb is that in any business and conversation, the most effective is short, but clear and understandable information that is said on the case and reveals everything you need to know about the case.)

Who owns the information - he owns the world. (The proverb that valuable information, knowledge, valuable secrets in the hands of smart people bring huge advantages over those who do not have this information. If a person has the necessary information, then he will certainly achieve success in business.)

Whoever comes to us with a sword will perish by the sword. (Russian proverb. This is what Russian heroes and warriors used to say in ancient times about the enemies who attacked Russia. It means that all who attack our land will be defeated.)

Who pays, then calls the tune. (It says that in a certain situation, the one who pays for everything, or who takes responsibility, dictates his terms.)

I bought a pig in a poke. (A proverb means that a person bought a fake, low-quality product, or a thing that costs much cheaper than it was paid for, and also if he paid money but did not receive the product.)

Chickens laughing. (A proverb about a funny-looking person, or some ridiculous act that will make even chickens laugh if they cannot laugh.)

An affectionate word does not cost anything itself, but gives a lot to another. (A proverb about the power of a kind word. A kind word spoken to another will surely return kindness to you.)

Light in sight. (A famous Russian proverb. They say in the case when he just remembered a particular person, he immediately came. For me personally, it happens very often.)

It is easier to withstand a sea storm than human meanness. (Polish proverb. Means that there is nothing worse and more unpleasant than meanness committed by people.)

The forest will give birth to rivers. (The meaning of the proverb, it seems to me, has several options. My version is that almost all rivers begin in the forest. That is, the sources of the river come out of the forest, from nature, along the banks of the rivers there is always a forest.)

You won't sweat in the summer, so you won't get warm in the winter. (Proverb about work. To get results you need to work hard and make efforts. If you don't prepare firewood in summer, it will be cold in winter.)

In the summer you will lie down - in the winter you will run with the bag. (Similar to the previous proverb. "Run with a bag" means you will be poor and hungry.)

Down and Out trouble started. (The proverb that it is very difficult to decide to start a difficult business, but if you find the strength to start it, then it will go easier and better.)

A fly in the ointment. (The meaning of the saying is that one little bad deed, or one little bad word, can ruin any good deed, or any pleasant situation.)

Lie to the rescue. (A proverb means that there are times when by lying, a person saves a situation, another person and does better for everyone. Such situations happen very, very rarely, but they do happen.)

A horse is learned in riding, and a person is in trouble. (Proverb. If suddenly a misfortune happens to a person and help is needed, then it immediately becomes clear which friends and relatives will come to the rescue and who will not. This is how people are known. Well, a horse ... and a horse is learned in how well and hardy she can ride.)

Better a bitter truth than a sweet lie. (A proverb means that most often it is better to immediately find out the truth, whatever it may be, than then everything will turn out to be much worse and more complicated.)

A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush. (Russian folk proverb. They say when there is an opportunity to take less, but now and guaranteed, than waiting for something more, but there is no guarantee that you will wait.)

It is better to seem like a fool and ask something stupid, than not to ask, and remain a fool. (Folk wisdom. It means that if you want to understand something in study or work, you should not be shy and ask the teacher if you do not understand something. figure it out.)

Better to die standing than live on your knees. (English proverb. Means that it is better to accept death, proudly calling himself a man, than to humiliate himself and be a slave, voluntarily allowing himself to be trampled morally.)

Love is blind. (One of the most popular proverbs. It means that if a person is nice to you, then even if he has a thousand shortcomings, you don’t notice them and you love him all the same.)

There are many people, but no man. (Proverb. It is said more often about a group of people who lack positive human qualities, such as: kindness, compassion, a desire to help others.)

Small, but daring. (A proverb about those who, from early childhood, have good abilities and talent, despite their early age.)

Small spool but precious. (The proverb emphasizes the value of the small, simple, inconspicuous, but very important. The part called the "spool" is very small in appearance, but no system will work without it. Very small, but such a necessary thing. My primary school teacher used to say this proverb , when the student of small stature answered the lesson well, while stroking the student on the head.)

Less people - more oxygen. (A proverb is usually said when a person whose presence is undesirable, or a person who does not like you, leaves. It is also said in a situation where a large number of people will only create difficulties and will interfere.)

The world is not without good people. (A proverb means that in life there will always be kind people who will support and help in difficult times. If you deserve them, they will definitely appear and help.)

My home is my castle. (English proverb. Means that almost always a person is most comfortable, convenient and safe in his own home.)

Young in years, but old in mind. (A proverb about a person who, despite his young age, is very smart and wise in thoughts and deeds.)

The good fellow is against the sheep, and the sheep himself is against the good fellow. (They talk about a person who demonstrates his strength only to those who are weaker than him. As soon as a stronger person is in front of him, he immediately becomes cowardly and submissive.)

Young is green. (Indicates that there is a lack of restraint and wisdom in youth.)

Young - yes early. (A proverb about a person who, earlier than usual, shows abilities and talent for something.)

Young - toys, and old - pillows. (It means that in youth you are full of strength, enthusiasm and desire for an active life, and in old age you want to rest more.)

Young - for battle, and old - for thought. (It means that in youth there is a lot of strength and desire to use this power, and over the years comes wisdom and the ability to take a more balanced approach to business.)

Youth is a bird, and old age is a turtle. (A proverb that in youth there is a lot of strength and energy, and in old age strength and energy decrease.)

Silent means consent. (If a person is silent in response to a question asked, then among the Slavic peoples it is believed that a person gives an affirmative answer, or agrees.)

They know my hand. (A saying about a master of his craft.)

My hut is on the edge, I don't know anything. (Ukrainian folk proverb. Means an indifferent, cowardly attitude towards any action or situation when others need your help.)

Husband and wife, one of Satan. (Russian proverb. So they say about spouses who are united by one goal or way of life, who are always together and their actions are the same and beliefs are the same.)

Husband ate pears ... (The saying is said when the husband left his wife.)

There is silk on the belly, and a crack in the belly. (A saying about a poor man who spent his last money on expensive clothes.)

Worth its weight in gold. (A saying about something very valuable, extremely necessary and very expensive. So you can talk about people (example "Such a blacksmith is worth its weight in gold.")

For every sage, simplicity is enough. (Russian proverb. It means that all people can make mistakes, even very smart and experienced people. Also, even an experienced and very smart person can be deceived.)

Cats scratch their souls. (A proverb means that a person is in a very difficult psychological state, he is offended, in pain, he is worried about something, or he is ashamed of his act.)

Every rag on the beauty is silk. (A proverb that almost any clothing suits a handsome person.)

Breathes in incense. (They talk about a very sick person, or a thing that is about to deteriorate or break completely.)

On the catcher and the beast runs. (A proverb means that a person comes to or meets on the way exactly the person he really needs on some business.)

At dinner - all the neighbors, but trouble came - all apart, like water. (A proverb about acquaintances and friends who are next to you, when you are successful and generous, but as soon as you need help, they all disappear somewhere.)

That is why the pike is in the river, so that the crucian does not doze. (The meaning of the proverb is that in any business there must be an intelligent leader who does not allow its participants to relax, otherwise the business may end in vain.

On someone else's loaf, do not open your mouth. (The proverb means that you should not take away what does not belong to you, it is better to do everything in order to honestly buy or get your own, and not think about how to take away from another.)

On someone else's side, I'm glad my own funnel. (When a person is far from home, he usually pulls home and remembers the dear to the heart moments associated with his native land.)

Audacity second happiness. (The proverb that it is easier for arrogant, rude people to go through life, they do not worry about anything, they only act as it is convenient for them and do not care about the others. But is this happiness?)

Give us some bread, and we'll chew it ourselves. (Russian folk proverb. So they say about a very lazy person who is used to doing nothing.)

Dress the pig in earrings, it will climb into the dirt anyway. (A proverb about a sloppy, sloppy person who manages to instantly get dirty or ruin new clothes.)

You can't be cute. (The meaning of the proverb is that no matter how hard you try, and if you or your deeds, suggestions, or words do not like others, then you will never please these people, you will not like them, or they will not deal with you.)

He began for health, and ended for repose. (A proverb means that a person, in a conversation, or in a verbal dispute, changes the content of his speech to the opposite, or irrelevant.)

Our song is good, start over. (A proverb is said in the case when a person did a job, and then it all turned out to be wrong or in vain, and everything would have to be done again. It means that everything needs to be redone all over again.)

Our regiment has arrived. (Russian proverb, it says at the time of replenishment, the arrival of new people, reinforcements in the army, or the help of new people in business.)

Don't run, but get out on time. (French proverb. Means: in order to do any business on time or not be late, you need to calculate the time correctly. Sometimes being late can deprive a person of the greatest chance in his life.)

Not a horse feed. (A proverb literally means that how much you don't eat, but still thin. Often they say this about a situation when a person cannot understand some information, some kind of science, that is, he lacks intelligence. They also say if a person cannot do something Examples: "Vasya wanted to study physics, but he could not, not feed the horse." "Vasya wanted to lift a bag weighing one hundred kilograms, but not feed the horse."

Not all for the cat. (The meaning of the proverb is that not all the time it will be easy and good, and always "doing nothing" will not work.)

Not all pines in the forest are of the ship type. (The proverb that everything is not the same in life, there is good and bad, high-quality and low-quality, pleasant and unpleasant.)

All that glitters is not gold. (In relation to a person, the proverb means: you do not need to draw conclusions about a person only by his appearance. It often happens that a person is attractive and seemingly so cute, but in fact turns out to be evil, deceitful and dangerous, and vice versa. Therefore, they are judged a person by his deeds and attitude towards others. This proverb was originally used in the assessment of gold, when a fake was revealed, and then they began to apply it in relation to people.)

Not all birds click like a nightingale. (A proverb about a person who has no talent, or is not as good at what he does as other masters.)

Do not do to others what you do not wish for yourself. (I hurt someone, you will get twice as much pain later, helped a person, goodness will return to you doubly. This is the law of Life.)

Not for knowledge, but for title. (Russian proverb says about a person who went to study in order to get a diploma, but the knowledge itself is of little interest to him.)

Not knowing the ford, do not go into the water. (The meaning of the proverb is that if you do not know all the completeness of information about any case or situation, then you should not rush into this business, or rush to resolve the situation.)

Don't have a hundred rubles, but have a hundred friends. (A proverb means that the most valuable thing in human relationships is friendship. You will spend one hundred rubles and there are none, and faithful friends will always come to the rescue in difficult times, help out and support you when you feel bad, and can even borrow the same one hundred rubles.)

Not sewn with bast. (Russian proverb. So they say about a worthy person. It means: not simple, not stupid, cunning, strong. Lyk is a wooden bark from which bast shoes were sewn in the old days.)

Not caught, not a thief! (A proverb means that if you do not have clear evidence of the guilt of another person, then you cannot consider him a criminal until you prove this concretely and irrefutably.)

Don't dig a hole for another, you yourself will fall into it. (A proverb means: the evil that you do for no reason in relation to another person will certainly return to you, but twice more. This fact is confirmed by many years of experience in people's lives.)

Don't cut the branch you're sitting on. (A proverb is said when a person can harm himself by his actions or words.)

Not salty. (The proverb means "to be left with nothing," "not to get what I wanted, or expected.")

Do not rush with your tongue, hurry with deeds. (You shouldn't say in advance, or brag about anything. Do the deed first, and then tell about what you did.)

Do not pick unripe fruits: if they ripen, they will fall on their own. (Georgian proverb. It means that in any business you do not need to artificially rush things or rush, you need to do everything on time.)

It is not the happiness of man, but the man who creates happiness. (Polish proverb. It means: in order to achieve what you want, you need to make efforts, by your actions you need to bring "your happiness" closer, it will not come by itself.)

Not where it is clean, where they sweep, but where they do not litter. (A simple and at the same time very wise proverb means that in a cultured, developed society of smart people, there is always cleanliness and order, life is more comfortable and joyful.)

Not a rank is respected, but a person according to his truth. (Belarusian proverb. It means: a person is judged by his mind, knowledge and deeds. If a person is honest, kind, helps others, then such a person will always be respected and honored by others. even if he's rich or powerful.)

There is no forest without a wolf, there is no village without a villain. (A proverb means that among people there are not only good ones, there are definitely bad ones, this is how nature works.)

You will never be wrong - you will not achieve anything. (Spanish proverb. It means that a person learns from mistakes. Their mistakes, which a person understood and corrected, give invaluable life experience and results.)

At night all cats are gray. (German proverb. In the dark, to human eyes, any color seems gray. The proverb is said in a situation where it is very difficult to find something you need or someone you need, because of the sameness.)

Needs a fifth leg like a dog. (A proverb means unnecessary, unnecessary, interfering.)

They have been waiting for the promised three years. (Russian folk proverb. It means that very often a person promises something, but almost always forgets about his promise. Therefore, if you have been promised something, it is very likely that the promise will not be fulfilled.)

Burnt in milk, blows on the water. (Russian proverb. Means that the one who made a mistake or failed, becomes careful and prudent in all matters, because he is afraid to make a mistake again and repeat the "bitter experience".)

Oats do not follow a horse. (Russian folk proverb. It means that if a horse wants to eat, it goes to oats, and not vice versa. So in life, efforts should be made by the one who needs it. You do not need to do anything for others if you are not asked about it. if asked, then you yourself think whether to do it or not.)

A sheep without an udder is a ram. (Folk proverb, they say about a person who has no education and is not an expert in anything.)

There is safety in numbers. (Russian folk proverb. It means that when people help each other, it is easier for them to cope with business, enemy or difficulty than alone. One person without the help of friends, comrades and just good people rarely achieves success. Make reliable friends and always help people if you are asked, and you have the opportunity to help.)

One leg is stealing, the other is on guard. (A proverb is said when one leg is tucked into the boot, and the other over the boot.)

They are smeared with one world. (The saying is used when talking about people who are united by a common character trait, similarity, or a common goal.)

To be at the right time, in the right place. (A proverb means a happy accident that helped in the matter, only because at the moment you were in this particular place. If you were in another, then the matter would have gone differently.)

He won't hurt a chicken either. (They talk about a very kind person.)

He will not die of modesty. (This is a saying about a very boastful, or arrogant person.)

From boredom to all trades. (They jokingly talk about a person who has learned many professions and can do almost any job with high quality)

An apple from an apple tree, a pine cone from a Christmas tree. (Belarusian proverb. It means that each person should do the job in which he is most talented and successful. If a shoemaker bakes bread, it is unlikely that something good will come of it.)

Open the door for yourself - and you will find it open with others. (Georgian proverb. It means that one wants to treat an open and honest person also openly and honestly.)

A double-edged sword. (A proverb about a situation that will have two results at the same time - in some ways it will be good and profitable, but in some things it will be bad and unprofitable. Example: “Buying a summer residence is a double-edged sword, fresh air and your own fruit are good , but you have to work a lot and hard on it, this is certainly bad. ")

A soldier who does not dream of becoming a general is bad. (A proverb means that it is bad if a person does not strive for anything, does not dream of success in his business, does not achieve success, and it is good when a person strives for the best, for more, strives to be the best in his business.)

On business and reward. (The meaning of the proverb: all deeds in life necessarily have a result and consequences. Bad deeds will, sooner or later, lead to responsibility and retribution. Good deeds will certainly be rewarded.)

Repetition is the mother of learning. (A proverb means: in order to learn and remember the necessary knowledge, it is imperative to repeat the lesson, since the first time the material is quickly forgotten. And only after repeating what is being studied, you can remember it forever and then this knowledge will serve in life.)

Under the lying stone and water does not flow. (The meaning of the proverb is that if you do nothing to achieve the goal, you will never achieve it.)

Everything suits the scoundrel. (The famous saying that any clothes suit a handsome, charming person.)

Until the thunder breaks out, the man does not cross himself. (The famous Russian proverb. It means: a Russian person begins to eliminate a problem or dangerous situation only when this danger or problem has already brought real troubles. But you can almost always prepare in advance, foresee and eliminate these troubles, before they appear.)

After us, even a flood. (Russian proverb about people who are indifferent to what their actions will lead to much later, the main thing now is to get your benefit from these actions now.)

If you hurry, you will make people laugh. (A famous proverb reminds us that rushing often leads to bad results. Always make decisions calmly and carefully.)

The truth hurts my eyes. (A proverb is said when a person does not like the truth very much, but it really is and there is no getting away from it.)

Forewarned is forearmed. (A proverb means that if a person received a warning about something, then in a normal situation he should use the time correctly: draw conclusions, take action, or prepare for what he was warned about.)

Have a finger in the pie. (Saying. Means active participation in any work, business or event.)

The saddle stuck like a cow.

The bird - will, the man - the world. (Belarusian proverb. In my opinion, this proverb has the right to exist two interpretations. Choose for yourself which one you like:
1) for happiness, a bird needs freedom from a cage, and a person has access to the whole planet.
2) a bird needs freedom from a cage for happiness, and a person most of all for happiness needs peace and no war.)

Work is not a wolf, it will not run away into the forest. (The famous Russian folk proverb. So they say when they don't want to do work now, or a person discourages himself from doing it. In general, this is an excellent excuse not to wash the dishes.)

Work until you sweat, and you eat while hunting. (Russian folk proverb. Anyone who works well, or does his job, will certainly receive a result in the form of decent wages.)

Work with a spark. (A proverb says when a person likes what he does. He works with desire, joy and enthusiasm.)

Risk is a noble cause. (A proverb is said when they want to justify the risk in some business. Very often, in order to succeed, you need to take risks.)

Homeland is a mother, know how to stand up for her. (Every man should be able to defend his land, his home, his relatives, people living next to you. This is the concept of Motherland.)

Groves and forests are a beauty to the whole world. (The meaning of the proverb is that you need to take care of the forest, it is the beauty of the Earth, the source of many necessary resources, as well as the source of life for many animals and birds.)

Hands itch. (A saying about wanting to do what you love as soon as possible.)

The Russian man is strong in hindsight. (Russian folk proverb. It means that always the wisest solution to a problem comes to mind much later than it was necessary to solve it.)

Streams will merge - rivers, people will unite - power. (The proverb shows the power of uniting people. When many people unite together, they can solve any business.)

The fish rots from the head. (A popular proverb. It means that in any social or political entity, in the army, or at an enterprise - problems, lack of discipline, corruption and chaos due to the incompetence, greed or evil actions of their leaders.)

Stigma in the gun. (The proverb says about the person who is guilty of something, or did something bad.)

Dressed with a needle. (A proverb is said about a person dressed in beautiful clothes that suit him very much.)

With the world on a thread - a naked shirt. (Russian proverb. It means that if a lot of people put together a little money or things, then a significant amount of money or things will turn out. They usually say when everyone together wants to help a friend, neighbor or relative in trouble.)

With a bad bush and the berry is empty. (Belarusian folk proverb. Means that the "fruits" of any labor or deed depend on how you try.)

You won't be lost with craft. (French proverb. It means that if you are talented in something, then your talent will always help you earn if you use it.)

The grouse himself, but wants to look like a peacock. (A proverb about a person who wears clothes that are not his style, which does not suit him.)

The most expensive thing seems to be what your work is invested in. (A proverb that every person considers the most valuable in life what he has achieved with his work and his efforts.)

The pig is never happy. (A proverb about a person who is not satisfied with everything in life and who is always dissatisfied with something.)

Your sore hurts more. (A proverb about an egoist who thinks that he is much worse than others.)

Its land is sweet in sorrow. (A proverb means that the Motherland always seems to a person the best)

Your shirt is closer to your body. (Russian proverb. Means that one's own interests and well-being are more important than the interests of other people.)

Business before pleasure. (A proverb means that if you have successfully decided any business, you need to rest, relax, gain strength for new business.)

Today the feast is a mountain, and tomorrow I went with a bag. (French proverb. It says about those people who spend all their money without a trace, without thinking about what will happen tomorrow.)

Seven don't wait for one. (Russian proverb. It is said when one person is late, and the majority has to wait for him. It is also said when one person creates problems or inconveniences for a large number of other people by his slowness.)

Seven spans in the forehead. (This is what they say about a very smart and intelligent person. A span is an old Russian measure of length. That is, literally means a high forehead.)

Seven Fridays a week. (The proverb says about a fickle person, about a person who too often changes his intentions and opinions.)

Measure seven times - cut one. (The meaning of the proverb is that before you do anything, check everything carefully and think carefully, slowly, whether you have taken everything into account.)

Heart bleeds. (Usually they say when they are worried about the grief of other people, or when they are upset about some kind of loss.)

Sits like a collar on a cow. (A proverb about a person who does not suit his clothes.)

Sitting on the stove, you will not earn even for candles. (About work and laziness. If you sit back, you will be poor, if you are stubborn and hardworking, you will achieve success.)

The strong will defeat one, the knowing one - a thousand. (A proverb means that with the help of knowledge and science, any business will be much more effective and better than without them.)

How many wolf you feed, but he keeps looking into the forest. (A wolf will not exchange freedom for anything, it is very difficult to tame it, it is always drawn to the forest. So are people: if a person really wants to go somewhere, or to change something, then nothing can stop him or dissuade him.)

Reluctantly. (A proverb is used when something is done against the will, when you do not want to do it, but you need or compel circumstances.)

Miser pays twice. (The proverb means that often a person saves where it should not be done, and subsequently this saving costs many times more. Also, people often buy cheap and low-quality things that immediately break or become unusable, they have to buy again.)

To follow good is to climb a mountain, to follow evil is to slide into the abyss. (The proverb clearly shows: what will happen to a person, depending on his actions. Good will raise you, evil will lower you to the bottom.)

Too many cooks only spoil the porridge. (German proverb. It is said when it is important not to overdo it and do everything in moderation.)

Words are good when from the heart. (Spanish proverb. A proverb means that when a person sincerely says good words, they sound special and especially pleasant.)

The word is not a sparrow: if it flies out, you won't catch it. (A proverb teaches a person: if you have already said something, then be responsible for your words. Also, if you want to say bad and offensive words to someone, think a hundred times whether it is worth saying it. Then the situation can never be corrected, or done trouble.)

Resin is not water, swearing is not hello. (The proverb that swearing is bad.)

Snow for the ground-nurse is a warm casing. (The meaning of the proverb is that snow is a shelter for plants from frost. There will be no snow in winter, winter crops and plants can freeze.)

I ate the dog. (Russian proverb. It means that a person has gained great experience in something, has achieved mastery, and knows a lot about it.)

Advice with people never hurts. (Belarusian proverb. It means that if it is very difficult for you to make a decision, then you should consult with more experienced and wiser people. But after listening to their advice, you will still make the decision.)

The magpie on the tail brought it. (A popular saying. This is how they answer the question: “How did you find out?” When they do not want to disclose their source of information.)

You can't put a thank you in your mouth. You can't spread thanks on bread. (Proverbs are said when they hint about payment for a service rendered.)

I hid the ends in the water. (Proverb. He hid the truth well, disguised it so that it is impossible to find out.)

Through the sleeves. (A proverb says when a person does something very poorly and badly. Example: “our players played carelessly and lost 3: 0.”)

An old proverb, but he is talking about something new. (Means that old proverbs are always relevant, even in our modern world.)

An old friend is better than two new ones. (A proverb teaches to value friendship, time-tested. There is nothing more valuable than friendly mutual assistance, proven by life. New friends have yet to prove that they are worthy of the word friend, just like you.)

So and so (A proverb is said when they do something poorly and without effort. Example: "Our players played" so-and-so "and lost 2: 0.")

Such people do not lie on the street. (A saying about a master of his craft, about a valuable person that other people need.)

Such a master will be torn off everywhere with his hands. (A saying about a person who is very talented in his business and other people really need him.)

Talent without labor is not worth a dime. (The proverb that even if a person has the ability to do business, but he is lazy, then neither he nor his ability will be appreciated by anyone. Success loves hard work.)

Patience and work will grind everything. (A proverb about the value of such human qualities as hard work and endurance. Persistent, hardworking people who bring things to the end, necessarily achieve success in Life.)

Only a foolish head buys firewood in the rain. (Spanish proverb. They say about a person who acts unwisely, does not think over his actions.)

It's hard to learn, easy to fight. (A proverb means that it is difficult and not easy to learn something, or acquire knowledge, but when you have been able to learn everything, or learn as expected, you will certainly achieve success or victory. It must be remembered once and for all: before trying to do any business, first you need to learn everything that will help you do this business very well.)

Everyone has their own skeleton in the closet. (It means that everyone has their own sin, act or deed, for which he is very ashamed and he regrets what he did.)

Anyone who hurts, he says about it. (A proverb means: if a person in conversations with different people constantly discusses the same thing, then this means he is very worried about his thoughts.)

A mind without a book is like a bird without wings. (The proverb means that someone who does not read books is unlikely to be able to acquire full-fledged knowledge.)

Clever head, but the fool got it. (A proverb about a person who seems to be not stupid, but commits rash, stupid acts.)

A smart one will not go uphill, a smart one will bypass a mountain. (A proverb means that an intelligent person will find the most correct and effective solution to a situation.)

The harvest is not from dew, but from sweat. (To get a result in any business, you need to make efforts, work.)

Through the mouth of a baby speaks the truth. (A proverb means that often children, due to childish naivety, speak simple, understandable, but at the same time correct decisions, or the truth, because they still cannot lie.)

The morning is wiser than the evening. (Russian folk proverb. Means that in most situations there is no need to rush, make decisions "hotly", no need to rush, you need to calm down and think carefully. As a rule, if you go to bed, then in the morning the situation will seem different and the decision is made deliberately, will be much more effective.)

The scientist leads, the unlearned follows. (The proverb means that a literate person will always manage illiterate people. Those who have not studied and have no knowledge will only do hard work.)

Learning is light and ignorance is darkness. (The proverb means that knowledge gives a person the opportunity to learn the depth and beauty of life, allows him to have more opportunities, the life of illiterate people, as a rule, is dull and dull, passes in poverty and hard work.)

Facts are stubborn things. (A proverb written by the English writer Elliot. Means that what is seen with the eyes, what is visible and obvious to everyone at the moment will be considered true.)

The titmouse boasted to ignite the sea. (A proverb is said about a boastful person who is a hero in words, but is not capable of anything in deeds.)

Bread is the head of everything. (Means that bread is the main product in people's lives. It is necessary to take care of bread.)

Good clothes will not add to the mind. (A proverb means: no matter how you look, smart people will evaluate you for your mind and your actions, and not for your expensive appearance.)

Good fame gathers people, and bad fame drives people away. (Belarusian proverb. Means that good deeds attract people, and bad deeds alienate others.)

If you want a big spoon, take a big shovel. If you want to eat honey, bring bees. (Proverb about labor. If you put in your efforts and your labor, you will receive a reward and a result.)

If you want to eat rolls, do not sit on the stove. (Similar to the previous one, if you want to live well, then you need to apply perseverance and work.)

If you want to know a person, give him a loan. (The proverb means that if you lend money to a person and the time comes for him to repay the debt, it will become clear that he is a decent person, or an ordinary deceiver.)

I want - half I can. (A proverb means that if a person has a desire to do something, then he will always find ways to do it. Life will tell you.)

Limps on both legs. (A saying can be heard when discussing a bad employee, a lagging student, or what a bad job.)

Do not count your chickens before they are hatched. (A proverb means: all matters are judged by their outcome. For children: If the owner of the chickens looked after them well, made efforts and his own work, then in the fall from all the chickens big hens and cockerels will grow, that is, there will be a result. So in other matters - if you make an effort, be persistent and hardworking, then you will definitely achieve success.)

A person lives for a century, and his deeds are two. (A proverb about what a person has achieved in his life. If he did good deeds and achieved success, then people will remember and talk about him for a very long time and well.)

A man will be born, and his fingers are already bent towards him. (The proverb means that almost every person has a desire from birth to become rich, to have money and all kinds of benefits.)

Whatever the child doesn’t amuse himself, as long as he doesn’t cry. (The meaning of the proverb is that let a person do whatever he wants, as long as he does not cause trouble. Most often this proverb is said about people who do stupid, funny things to comment on their trick.)

Through force and the horse does not gallop. (It means that you need to know when to stop in everything.)

That on the forehead, that on the forehead. (Russian proverb. They say about a person who cannot understand and understand what is being explained to him.)

What's in your mouth, thank you. (A proverb was said in ancient times when people thanked people or Life for delicious food.)

What suits the face, then it paints. (A proverb about wearing clothes that fit a person and look beautiful on him.)

What will be born in the summer will come in handy in the winter. (The meaning of the proverb is that you need to take care of the summer harvest, as it will feed people in the winter.)

What is written with a pen cannot be cut out with an ax. (A proverb means: if what is written on paper (law, order, complaint, etc.) has entered into force or has been read by other people, then it is very difficult to correct, change or cancel.)

What goes around comes around. (The famous Slavic proverb. It means: how you react to a business at the beginning, you will get it in the end. If you tried and did well, then the result of any business will be good. If you did something poorly, badly or did something wrong, then the result accordingly it will be deplorable.)

To eat a fish, you have to climb into the water. (A proverb means that the result can be achieved only through effort and work.)

The cat smells whose meat it has eaten. (Russian folk proverb. They talk about a person who stole from another person, or harmed him. And when he found out who he had done wrong, he was very scared.)

Someone else's chicken looks like a turkey. (A proverb about envy when you are jealous of another person.)

Other people's children grow up quickly. (The saying means that when there are no children of their own, it seems that strangers grow up quickly, because you do not see the problems that their parents face on a daily basis. Raising your children requires a lot of hassle every day, so it seems that they take a long time to grow up.)

The stockings are new and the heels are bare. (A proverb about who instantly spoils new clothes.)

Whose cow mooed, and yours would be silent. (It means that in a certain situation, it is better to be silent than to say something out of place and at the wrong time. It is often said in a situation where a person is obviously guilty, but tries to justify himself by accusing others.)

A step forward is a step towards victory. (There is no need to reveal anything here. This proverb should be the motto in all your affairs.)

Murder will out. (It is said in a situation when someone is trying to hide something that is already understandable, or will definitely become known.)

These are just flowers, the berries will be ahead. (A proverb about a case or event, the consequences of which are not yet fully visible to the end. That is, the most important results and events from this case will come later.)

I helped him out, and he taught me. (A proverb about how a person is answered for good with ingratitude and betrayal.)

I'm not rich enough to buy cheap stuff. (The phrase of one famous person. He wanted to say that he buys only expensive and high-quality things that will serve him for a long time and reliably. Cheap things, as a rule, are of poor quality and fail very quickly.)

I am not me, and the horse is not mine. (A proverb is said when they want to show their innocence to the situation, do not interfere, etc.)

The apple never falls far from the tree. (The proverb means that children are very often similar to their parents in both character and behavior.)

Tongue without bones. (A proverb about a person who knows how to talk beautifully and a lot.)

Language will bring to Kiev. (A proverb means that a person who knows how to speak correctly and beautifully will always find what he needs. We are talking both about a specific place and about success in any business.)

My tongue is my enemy. (The proverb is said in the case when a person blurted out something "superfluous" and his words, as a result, hurt him, or people dear to him.)

Teach your grandmother to suck eggs. (A proverb is said to a person who is younger and more inexperienced, but tries to teach older and more experienced ones in business or in life.)

Some of those proverbs and sayings that have been known to us for many years were not quite the same in the original. Or not quite so over time. Oral folk art was rarely recorded earlier and, passing from one generation to another, it could lose some part, and be transformed semantically. And sometimes our contemporaries changed their meaning through the centuries, guessing at the mood or new realities.

This material contains 50 proverbs and sayings that were actually longer or have become longer more recently.
Grandmother wondered, said in two: either rain, or snow, or it will be, or not.

Poverty is not a vice, but much worse.

In a healthy body, a healthy mind is a rare success.

Lucky like a Saturday drowned man - no need to heat the bathhouse.

A raven will not peck out a crow's eyes, but will peck out, but will not pull it out.

It was smooth on paper, but they forgot about the ravines, and walk on them.

Naked like a falcon and sharp as an ax.

Hunger is not an aunt, she will not bring a pie.

The lip is not stupid, the tongue is not a shovel.

Two pair of boots, both left.

At least a little amuse the fool, he puts two of his own.

Girlish shame - to the threshold, stepped over and forgot.

The road is a spoon for dinner, and then at least under the bench.

For the beaten, they give two unbeaten ones, but they don't take it painfully.

If you chase two hares, you won't catch a single wild boar.

The hare's legs are worn. The wolf's teeth are fed, the tail protects the fox.

And business time, and fun an hour.

The mosquito will not knock the horse down until the bear helps it.

Whoever remembers the old will be blind, and who will forget both.

The hen pecks by the grain, and the whole yard is in droppings.

Dashing trouble is the beginning - there is a hole, there will be a hole.

The young scold - amuse themselves, and the old scold - rage.

Do not open your mouth on someone else's loaf, get up early and start your own.

Not all the carnival for the cat, there will be fasting.

The woodpecker does not grieve that he cannot sing, the whole forest hears him anyway.

No fish, no meat, no caftan, no cassock.

A new broom sweeps in a new way, and when it breaks, it rolls around under the bench.

One in the field is not a warrior, but a traveler.

Horses die from work, and people get stronger.

A double-edged sword, beats here and there.

Repetition is the mother of learning, the consolation of fools.

A drunken sea is knee-deep, and a puddle is up to his ears.

Dust is a pillar, smoke is a yoke, and the hut is not heated, not swept away.

Work is not a wolf, it will not run away into the forest, therefore it is necessary to do it, accursed.

Grow big, but don’t be noodles, stretch a mile, but don’t be simple.

My hand washes my hand, but both are itching.

A fisherman sees a fisherman from afar, and therefore avoids it.

You get along with a bee - you get honey, you get in touch with a beetle - you will find yourself in manure.

The dog lies in the hay, does not eat itself and does not give to the cattle.

They ate the dog and choked on its tail.

An old horse will not spoil the furrow, nor will it plow deeply.

Fear has big eyes, but they see nothing.

The ward is crazy, but the key is lost.

Bread on the table - and the table is a throne, but not a piece of bread - and the table is a board.

Miracles in the sieve - there are many holes, but nowhere to jump out.

Sewn-covered, but the knot is here.

My tongue is my enemy, before the mind prowls, seeks trouble.

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1. To live without business, only to smoke the sky.
2. You can't take a fish out of a pond without difficulty.
3. In whom there is no good, there is little truth in that.
4. Live and learn.
5. Everything will pass, one truth will remain.
6. There is nothing like leather.
7. Everyone seeks the truth, but not everyone creates it.
8. Every work of the master is praised.
9. They take every mushroom in their hands, but not every one is put in the back.
10. Everyone has their own side.
11. Where the pine grows, there is red.
12. The foolish one will condemn, but the clever one will judge.
13. He speaks white, but does black.
14. The head does not wait for the tail.
15. Literacy is always useful to study.
16. The work of the master is afraid (and another master of the work is afraid).
17. A good proverb is not in the eyebrow, but right in the eye.
18. Good fame to the doorstep, and thin beyond the threshold.
19. A good brotherhood is dearer than wealth.
20. It is a good deed - to speak the truth boldly.
21. A good start is half the battle.
22. Kindness without reason is empty.
23. A good ending to the whole business is a crown.

    

24. Think for a long time, but do it soon!
25. A friend is a great thing: you won't get it soon.
26. Money can't buy a friend.
27. Friendship is friendship, but service is service.
28. Think thought without noise.
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30. They give two non-scientists for a scientist, and even then they do not take it.
31. Make a fool pray to God, he will hurt his forehead.
32. Do not return evil for evil.
33. And the bird, having fed the chick, teaches him to fly.
34. And the strength will yield to the mind.
35. Great things come out of small things.
36. From one tree, an icon and a shovel.
37. A drop hollows a stone.
38. The root of the teaching is bitter, but its fruit is sweet.
39. The bird is red with a feather, and the man is learning.
40. By the way, keep silent, what a great word to say.
41. Whoever knows more will have books in hand.
42. Whoever is in action is in charge.
43. Those who are good at reading and writing will not be lost.
44. Whoever stands behind the truth is a true hero.
45. Who both goes to bed and gets enough sleep.
46. Whoever is not lazy to plow will have bread.
47. Better to stumble with your foot than with your tongue.
48. It is better to give your own than to take someone else's.
49. Do not judge people, but take note of yourself!

    

50. Peace to you, and I to you. Where's the way. There is a treasure!
51. Much is said, but not everything fits.
52. It is harmful for the young to lie, it is indecent for the old.
53. The ant is not great, but it digs mountains.
54. Every Yegorka has its own saying
55. The world is not without kind people.
56. Spring is not red on the wrong side.
57. Science teaches only the smart.
58. Ours were spinning, and yours were asleep.
59. Not Gods burn pots.
60. Not every word is a line.
61. The book is not red in writing, but red in mind.
62. It is not a person's place that paints, but a person's place.
63. Do not start to think, but start to do.
64. If you do not crack a nut, you will not eat a kernel.
65. Not so expensive as red gold, but expensive as good workmanship.
66. It is not difficult to do, but difficult to conceive.
67. Neither in the city of Bogdan, nor in the village of Selifan.
68. Make new friends, but don't lose your old ones.
69. For one bee, God has always discovered science.
70. You will learn from the smart, you will unlearn from the stupid.
71. The stump is not a suburb, a stupid speech is not a proverb.
72. Repetition is the mother of learning.
73. A proverb is a flower, a proverb is a berry.
74. The proverb is not said for nothing.
75. The truth goes straight, and neither bypass it, nor bypass it.

    

76. The truth is brighter than the sun.
77. Idleness is the mother of vices.
78. The early bird cleans the sock, and the late one rubs the eyes.
79. Its land is sweet in a handful.
80. Having done badly, do not expect good.
81. Don't leave today's work for tomorrow!
82. The day is boring until the evening, if there is nothing to do.
83. The word is not a sparrow: you will not catch a flight.
84. Lied - as from the tongue broke.
85. The old adage of the ages will not break.
86. An old friend is better than two new ones.
87. Patience and a little effort.
88. It is hard for him who remembers evil.
89. Hurry up to a good deed, and the bad will ripen by itself.
90. The mind and the mind will immediately think.
91. The scientist drives, the uneducated follows.
92. Learning is light and ignorance is darkness.
93. Learn what is good, so bad things will not come to mind.
94. There is no bread in the belly.
95. A good proverb to match and suit.
96. If you want to eat rolls, don't sit on the stove!
97. A thin world is better than a good quarrel.
98. What I learned was useful. Know more and speak less.

A woman in a cart - it's easier for a mare. (The meaning of the proverb is that if you get rid of unnecessary people or situations, then everything will only get better.)

Grandma said in two. (The meaning of the saying is that the person explained the essence of what was happening in two ways and incomprehensibly, or incomprehensibly stated the situation.)

The master's request is a strict order. (The meaning of the proverb is that if you depend on a person, then his request cannot be ignored, since you depend on him.)

The trouble is in the village, since quinoa is on the table. (Russian folk proverb. It means that if there is quinoa on the table (this is a type of grass), then there is a poor harvest in the villages and there is nothing to eat but grass.)

Poor Kuzenka - poor and a song. (Earlier in Russia, grooms were sung a song of praise in order to present all his merits to the bride.

For the poor to gather - only to girdle. (Russian proverb means that it is very easy for a poor person to get ready for the trip, because there is nothing to take.)

Troubles torment, but teach the mind. (Russian folk proverb. It means that when trouble has come, this is certainly very bad, but from each such situation you need to draw conclusions in order to prevent the recurrence of trouble in the future. trouble.)

He fled from the smoke and fell into the fire. (Russian proverb. It means that if you rush and hurry thoughtlessly in a difficult situation, you can only worsen the situation.)

Runs as if the earth is on fire under him. (Proverb. It means that a person runs very quickly at a particular moment in time, or simply runs very fast in life, like an Olympic champion.) At the request of Alice.

Without letters and grammar, you can't learn mathematics either. (A proverb means that if you do not know letters, then it is practically impossible to learn mathematics, since letters are an integral part of mathematics, and without them mathematics would not exist.)

Without water, the land is a wasteland. (So ​​everything is clear without decoding.))) Without water, nothing can grow and survive.)

A week without a year. (A saying is said when very little time has passed, or when the age is very young.)

To live without business is only to smoke the sky. (The proverb says that every person in life should do what he does best. If a person does nothing in life, then such a life has no special meaning.)

Sleep better without money. (Russian proverb. It means that it is difficult for a rich person to keep his money, there will always be those who want to take it away. And if there is none, then there is nothing to take away.)

I got married without me ... (A proverb is said when a person was absent from any action or event, and others decided everything for him.)

Without sciences, as without hands. (A simple, but very wise proverb. It means that if a person does not study, does not try to gain new knowledge, then little good will be achieved in life.)

Without pants, but with a hat ... (A proverb about a person who has put on a new beautiful thing, along with old ugly pants, shoes, or other bad old clothes.)

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