They asked
the fox, "Who is your witness?" He said, "My
tail,"
Meaning: Collusion is suspected: or,
one withness for his own benefit.
A lion at
home, and a fox abroad.
Meaning: A big frog in a little pond
becomes a little frog in a big pond: or, every dog is a
lion at home.
Usage: Character and quality show up
early.
A fox is
in trouble because of his own pelt.
Meaning: A person’s own health or
possessions can involve him in trouble, thus becoming his own
worst enemy.
He is
riding the donkey, but has lost the donkey.
Meaning:
(a) Meaning: If it had been a snake,
it would have bitten you; or, not making the same
mistake twice.
In an ant
colony dew is a flood.
Meaning: A little misfortune means
much to one in need.
Having
been bitten by a snake, be's afraid of a rope.
Meaning: Once bitten, twice shy:
or , not making the same mistake twice.
If there
is only bread and onions, still have a happy face.
Meaning: "Be content with such
things as you have."
God said,
"Eat and drink," but He didn't say, "Gorge to
the full (up to your throat)."
Meaning: One’s own child is
especially dear for him/her.
Every
anguish passes except the anguish of hunger.
Meaning:One can forget other troubles,
but not the need of food.
A warm
fire is better than any delicious food.
Meaning: Warmth is more important
than food.
One who
doesn't appreciate the apple, won't appreciate the orchard.
Meaning:If we don't appreciate little
things, we won't appreciate great things.
Two
watermelons can't be held in one hand.
Meaning: If you have too many
preoccupations, you will succeed at none of them.
Salt
preserves meat, but what can be done with salt if it is bad.
Meaning: Ordinary people can be
corrected, but how can one correct teachers, leaders and
preachers: or, if salt has lost its savor it is good
for nothing.
A mother
won't give milk to her child until he cries.Meaning:
Unless we ask for something, we don't get it.
Even if a
knife is made of gold, a person won't stab his own heart with
it.
Meaning: Don't side with your best
friend or evern with your son if he is in the wrong.
A new
servant can catch a running deer.
Meaning: A person who is new at a job
is overly energetic in an attempt to make a good impression.
He ran out
from under a leaking roof and sat in the rain.Meaning:Out
of the frying pan into the fire.
My drum
doesn't do what I want it to.
Meaning:Used when a servant, child or
student doesn't do what you have told him to do.
Only
stretch you foot to the length of your blanket.
Meaning: "Cut your coat
according to your cloth:" or, don't overstretch
your bounds.
Walls have
mice and mice have ears.
Meaning:Secrets told are spread
abroad.
