Pro•verb: A short pithy saying in general use, stating a general truth or piece of advice
Most rated proverbs
- Penny wise and pound foolish
Someone who does not see the bigger picture but co...
- A chain is only as strong as its weakest link
A group of people can only be as strong as the lea...
- A woman's work is never done
Said of a woman working mostly at home: woman is a...
- To go without saying
Something obvious; be known without explaining
- All good things must come to an end
Things that give us pleasure will end sooner or la...
- Big fish eat little fish
In business, large companies will usually succeed
- One half of the world does not know how the o...
An allusion to the rich and prosperous; used by po...
- After a storm comes a calm
The worst chaos is followed by period of silence a...
Latest additions
- Tighter than a tick in a fat dog's ear
Added 5 months ago
- It is the thought that counts
Added 4 months ago
- The only game in town
Added 4 months ago
- Big fish eat little fish
Added 7 months ago
- Barking dogs seldom bite
Added 7 months ago
- All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy
Added 7 months ago
- All good things must come to an end
Added 7 months ago
- After a storm comes a calm
Added 7 months ago

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