Proverbs and Idioms

2021-11-10 08:13:54 PROVERB:

An ounce of protection is worth a pound of cure

Meaning:
A little precaution before a crisis hits is better than lot of firefighting afterwards.

For example:

Get the vaccination on priority. An ounce of protection is worth a pound of cure.
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2021-11-10 08:08:13 IDIOM:

bite your tongue | hold your tongue

Meaning
If you bite your tongue, or hold your tongue, you force yourself not to say something you really want to say.

For example:

I wanted to tell Carlos he was being stupid, but I bit my tongue and just sat there.

Note
These two idioms have the same meaning, though "hold your tongue" is more old-fashioned than "bite your tongue".
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2021-11-09 12:37:40 PROVERB:

An idle brain is the devil’s workshop

Meaning
If you’ve nothing to do, you’ll likely think of mischief.

For example:

The kids should be kept busy during the summer break. Otherwise, you know an idle brain is devil’s workshop.
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2021-11-09 12:03:55 IDIOM:

over the top

Meaning
You can say something is over the top if you think it's too extreme or it's more than a situation needs or deserves.

For example

I know you love your daughter, Bill, but don't you think giving her a Ferrari for her birthday was a bit over the top?
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2021-11-08 15:08:58 PROVERB:

An empty vessel makes much noise

Meaning:
Foolish or stupid people are the most talkative.

For example:

The spokesperson of the ruling political party yesterday was shouting at the top of his voice on a TV debate, trying to defend the indefensible. Empty vessel makes much noise.
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