Cats are resilient and seem to survive accidents or situations that would be fatal to others.
After surviving that terrible car accident with only a scratch, people started saying he was like a cat with nine lives.
A person or thing that is unwelcome or disreputable often reappears after an absence.
I hadn't heard from my troublesome ex-business partner in years, but a bad penny always turns up.
The winner of a conflict or competition gets to take all the rewards and benefits.
The winning party filled all the government positions with their own supporters, proving that to the victor go the spoils.
Carefully consider the consequences of your words before you say them to avoid causing offense or trouble.
You shouldn't have insulted his car; you really need to think before you speak.
Certain behaviors or activities are appropriate only in certain situations or at certain times.
Please stop discussing work at the dinner table; there is a time and a place for everything.
The more people there are at an event, the more enjoyable it will be.
Of course you can bring your friends to the party; the more the merrier!
Starting a new task or making a change is the most difficult part of the process.
I finally signed up for the gym; I know the first step is the hardest, so I'm glad it's over.
Photographs provide an objective and truthful record of an event or scene.
He claimed he wasn't at the party, but the camera never lies, and there he was in the background of the photo.
Smaller organizations or objects are often more efficient, manageable, or aesthetically pleasing than large ones.
The architect focused on tiny home designs, arguing that small is beautiful.
A person who has been hurt or deceived once is more cautious and fearful in similar situations in the future.
After her first business failed, she was very reluctant to invest again; once bitten, twice shy.
People who have been significant in their field do not simply disappear, but their influence slowly diminishes over time.
The legendary coach retired quietly, proving that old soldiers never die; they just fade away.
Used humorously to mean that a person is very busy and has no time to relax.
I have three more reports to finish tonight; there's no rest for the wicked.
