"Never say never."
💬 Meaning
Do not assume that something is impossible or will never happen, because circumstances change.
✏️ Usage Example
I said I'd never move back to my hometown, but never say never; I'm looking at houses there now.
Proverbs
"It takes a village to raise a child."
💬 Meaning
An entire community of people must interact with children for those children to grow in a safe and healthy environment.
✏️ Usage Example
The neighbors all watched out for the kids on the block, truly believing it takes a village to raise a child.
"Hindsight is 20/20."
💬 Meaning
It is easy to understand why something happened after it has already occurred.
✏️ Usage Example
I should have invested in that company ten years ago, but hindsight is 20/20.
"Give the devil his due."
💬 Meaning
Even if you dislike someone or they are considered bad, you should acknowledge their good qualities or achievements.
✏️ Usage Example
I don't like his politics, but to give the devil his due, he is an excellent public speaker.
"Flattery will get you nowhere."
💬 Meaning
Excessive or insincere praise will not help you achieve your goals or influence someone.
✏️ Usage Example
You can tell me I'm the best boss in the world, but flattery will get you nowhere regarding that raise.
"Better to be an hour early than a minute late."
💬 Meaning
It is far better to be overly prepared or early than to miss an opportunity by being late.
✏️ Usage Example
I always leave for the airport four hours before my flight; better to be an hour early than a minute late.
"You win some, you lose some."
💬 Meaning
Success is not guaranteed in every endeavor; failure is a natural part of life.
✏️ Usage Example
I didn't get the promotion this time, but you win some, you lose some.
"When life gives you lemons, make lemonade."
💬 Meaning
You should try to make the best out of a bad or disappointing situation.
✏️ Usage Example
After being laid off, he used the time to write a book; he really made lemonade when life gave him lemons.
"What's done is done."
💬 Meaning
An event that has already happened cannot be changed or undone, so there is no point in worrying about it.
✏️ Usage Example
Don't regret selling the house now; what's done is done.
"Truth is stranger than fiction."
💬 Meaning
Real-life events are often more bizarre or incredible than stories that are made up.
✏️ Usage Example
The documentary about the lost treasure was so unbelievable that it proved truth is stranger than fiction.
"The show must go on."
💬 Meaning
Regardless of problems or difficulties, an event or task that has started must be completed.
✏️ Usage Example
Even though the lead actor was sick, the understudy stepped in because the show must go on.
"You only live once."
💬 Meaning
Life is short and should be lived to the fullest, often used as a justification for taking risks.
✏️ Usage Example
I was nervous about skydiving, but then I thought, 'you only live once,' and jumped.