"No news is good news."
💬 Meaning
If you haven't heard anything, it likely means that nothing bad has happened.
✏️ Usage Example
The hospital hasn't called yet, so no news is good news.
Proverbs
"Never judge a man until you have walked a mile in his shoes."
💬 Meaning
You should not criticize someone without understanding their experiences and perspective.
✏️ Usage Example
Don't be so quick to condemn her struggles; never judge a man until you have walked a mile in his shoes.
"Necessity knows no law."
💬 Meaning
In extreme need, people will do whatever is necessary to survive, regardless of rules or laws.
✏️ Usage Example
The starving refugees were forced to steal bread; necessity knows no law.
"Manners maketh man."
💬 Meaning
A person is judged by their polite behavior and social etiquette.
✏️ Usage Example
He may be rich, but he is very rude; he should remember that manners maketh man.
"Man proposes, God disposes."
💬 Meaning
Humans can make plans, but the ultimate outcome is decided by a higher power or fate.
✏️ Usage Example
We planned the wedding for months, but the hurricane changed everything; man proposes, God disposes.
"Love is blind."
💬 Meaning
When someone is in love, they do not see the faults or flaws of the person they love.
✏️ Usage Example
She doesn't realize he's a criminal; I guess love is blind.
"Like father, like son."
💬 Meaning
A son's character or behavior often resembles that of his father.
✏️ Usage Example
Tom became a doctor just like his dad; like father, like son.
"Let the buyer beware."
💬 Meaning
The consumer is responsible for checking the quality of goods before purchasing.
✏️ Usage Example
There's no warranty on this used car, so let the buyer beware.
"Least said, soonest mended."
💬 Meaning
The less you talk about a conflict or mistake, the faster it will be forgotten or resolved.
✏️ Usage Example
I apologized quickly and didn't bring it up again; least said, soonest mended.
"Kill two birds with one stone."
💬 Meaning
To accomplish two different things at the same time with a single action.
✏️ Usage Example
I can drop you off at the station on my way to work and kill two birds with one stone.
"It's an ill wind that blows nobody any good."
💬 Meaning
Even a very bad situation usually benefits someone or something.
✏️ Usage Example
The storm ruined the crops but brought plenty of work for the roofers; it's an ill wind that blows nobody any good.
"It is better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all."
💬 Meaning
The experience of love is valuable and worthwhile, even if it ends in sadness.
✏️ Usage Example
Even though they broke up, she felt the relationship taught her so much; it's better to have loved and lost.