NO English Idioms Meaning

1
Action speaks louder Action is a better reflection of one’s
character than words because it’s easy to
than words. say things, but difficult to act on them and
follow through
2
A diamond with a flaw A rare, precious opportunity that comes
with some problems is better than a regular
is better than a opportunity that seems to be perfect.
common stone that is
perfect.
3
A happy heart is better What’s the use of money if you’re unhappy
despite loads of it? Happiness is better than
than a full purse. plenty. 

4
A journey of thousand Howsoever big a task is, it starts with a
small step.
miles begins with a
single step.
5
All that glitters is not Things that look good outwardly may not
be as valuable or good.
gold.
6
An ounce of A little precaution before a crisis is better
than lot of firefighting afterwards.
protection is worth a
pound of cure.
7
A stitch in time saves It’s better to deal with problems
immediately than wait, by when they
nine. worsen and become much bigger.

8
Beauty is in the eye of What may seem beautiful to one person
may not seem to another.
beholder.
9
Clothes do not make a A person’s character can’t be judged by
his/her clothing and outward appearance.
man.
10
Do as you would be Treat others like the way you would like to
be treated.
done by.
11
Don’t judge a book by Just like you can’t form an opinion of a
book just by looking at its cover, you can’t
its cover. form an opinion about someone (or
something) from their outward appearance.
12
Every cloud has a Bad times will eventually give way to
better times.
silver lining.
13
Fortune favours the If you carry out your plans boldly, luck is
more likely to favor you.
brave.
14
Good things come to Patience is often rewarded.
those who wait.
15
It is easy to find a Effective leaders are not easy to find.
Retain them at whatever price it takes if
thousand soldiers, but you’ve them.
hard to find a good
general.