It never rains but it pours
In modern English this would read, 'It never rains without pouring.' The meaning is that events, especially misfortunes, always come... Read more →
Proverbs with the word Never
It is never too late to mend
Here 'to mend' means 'to reform, to mend one's ways'. It is never too late to turn over a new leaf and lead a better life.
It is a sad heart that never rejoices
Sometimes 'poor' is used instead of 'sad'. Even the most confirmed of pessimists can't be miserable all the time. We can't look for ever on the... Read more →
An ill payer never wants an excuse
Here 'wants' means 'lacks'. A man who keeps his creditors waiting always has an excuse ready for not paying their bills.
If you cannot bite never show your teeth
To show your teeth is, figuratively, to leave it in no doubt that you are ready to attack or to defend yourself. Should you be in no position to... Read more →
He that hath a full purse never wanted a friend
Here 'wanted' means 'lacked. A similar proverb is Success has many friends. Because a man is rich, he is always surrounded by flatterers and... Read more →
The golden age was never the present age
The golden age is the most prosperous period of a nation’s condition or literature. It is to be noted, however, that it is always in the past;... Read more →
You never know what you can do till you try
Don't be a faint-heart and say, 'I’ll never mange to do it'. Have a go, and you will be surprised at your own ability.
The course of true love never did run smooth
When two young people love each other dearly they often have difficulties to face before they can marry. The proverb is quotation from... Read more →
A constant guest is never welcome
People like their friends' company at fairly long intervals. If their friends come too often they are apt to grow to dislike them.