🗣️ Proverbs

मराठी (Marathi) हिंदी (Hindi) English

"If you want something done right, do it yourself."

💬 Meaning

It is often better to handle a task personally rather than relying on others if you want a specific result.

✏️ Usage Example

After the third person messed up the filing system, I realized if you want something done right, you have to do it yourself.

"Good fences make good neighbors."

💬 Meaning

Respecting each other's privacy and boundaries helps to maintain a positive and peaceful relationship.

✏️ Usage Example

We decided to clearly mark the property line because good fences make good neighbors.

"You can't make an omelet without breaking eggs."

💬 Meaning

It is impossible to achieve something significant or make a major change without some negative consequences or sacrifices.

✏️ Usage Example

The construction is causing a lot of traffic, but you can't make an omelet without breaking eggs.

"Don't bite off more than you can chew."

💬 Meaning

Do not take on a task or responsibility that is too large or difficult for you to handle.

✏️ Usage Example

I know you want to lead three projects, but be careful not to bite off more than you can chew.

"Better the devil you know than the devil you don't."

💬 Meaning

It is often safer to deal with a difficult person or situation you are familiar with than to risk something new that might be worse.

✏️ Usage Example

I'm not happy with my current boss, but I'm staying because it's better the devil you know than the devil you don't.

"A friend in need is a friend indeed."

💬 Meaning

A person who helps you when you are in trouble is a true and loyal friend.

✏️ Usage Example

When I lost my job, he was the only one who offered to help pay my rent; a friend in need is a friend indeed.

"The apple doesn't fall far from the tree."

💬 Meaning

Children often inherit the same character traits or qualities as their parents.

✏️ Usage Example

Both of them are incredibly talented musicians; I guess the apple doesn't fall far from the tree.

"The squeaky wheel gets the grease."

💬 Meaning

The person who complains the most or is most vocal about their needs is the one who receives attention or help.

✏️ Usage Example

I didn't think I'd get a refund, but I kept calling their office because the squeaky wheel gets the grease.

"Life is not all beer and skittles."

💬 Meaning

Life is not solely composed of fun, pleasure, and easy times.

✏️ Usage Example

He's finding out that being an adult involves bills and responsibilities; life is not all beer and skittles.

"Let the cobbler stick to his last."

💬 Meaning

People should avoid giving advice or taking action in areas where they have no expertise.

✏️ Usage Example

The actor tried to give medical advice, but he should let the cobbler stick to his last.

"Kings have long arms."

💬 Meaning

Powerful people or governments have the reach and resources to catch or influence people even at a distance.

✏️ Usage Example

He thought he could hide in another country, but kings have long arms.

"Justice delayed is justice denied."

💬 Meaning

If legal redress is not provided in a timely fashion, it is effectively the same as having no justice at all.

✏️ Usage Example

The case has been in court for ten years; justice delayed is justice denied.