A black hen lays a white egg
The proverb “A black hen lays a white egg” is an old saying that has been used since the 16th century to convey the idea that something... Read more →
Proverbs with the word Black
Two blacks do not make a white
Your faults are not excused by the faults of somebody else. 'Jack often travels on the train without a ticket, so why shouldn't I? 'Just... Read more →
There’s a black sheep in every flock
This implies that there is a scoundrel in every family – a ne'er-do-well who is a is a disgrace to his parents and relatives.
The devil is not so black as he is painted
No one is wholly bad, and when we think that someone has been blamed too much we use this proverb. 'I agree with you up the a post, but don't be... Read more →
The pot called the kettle black
A person tends to blame another for the faults he has himself. The soot from an open fire blackens the kooking utensils placed upon it, and the... Read more →