There’s no place like home
No matter how humble it may be, home is the place where one feels happiest. The proverb comes from from the famous song Home, Sweet Home, by... Read more →
There is no peace for the wicked
We use this half-humorously when called upon to carry out some unwelcome task. 'George,' said his wife, 'we want some more coal in from the... Read more →
There is no garden without its weeds
Nothing is perfect. Even the best of us has his failings and weaknesses.
There’s no fool like an old fool
This somewhat sweeping statement suggests that old fools are bigger fools than young ones. It is used as a comment on the actions of those we... Read more →
There is no disputing about tastes
No two people have the same likes and dislikes, or do things in the same way, so it is a waste of time to argue about it.
There’s many a true word spoken in jest
Remarks not meant to be taken seriously frequently turn out to be true. For example: 'That's a nice car you've got there, Frank,' said his... Read more →
There’s many a slip ‘twixt the cup and the lip
Dr brewer recounts the story of Ancaeus, the helmsman of Jason's ship Argo in Greek mythology. 'He was told by a slave that he would never live... Read more →
There’s many a good tune played on an old fiddle
A man's capabilities do not depend on his age.
There is honour among thieves
A thief will not hesitate to steal from an honest man, but is reluctant to steal form another thief.
There is a time to speak and a time to be silent
Sometimes it is prudent to say nothing, especially in consideration for other's people feelings.