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5 simple English proverbs + examples. Learn them quickly, candidates!

02/10/2021

1. Actions speak louder than words

–what someone actually does means more than what they say they will do.

You can use this proverb at the end of an email test, where you are asked to give your opinion, to persuade the person to act quickly!

  • I’ve said before actions speak louder than words and I’m already prepared for the coming exam.

2. You can’t always get what you want

–It means you can’t always get what you want. The reality is that you may not get what you want, but what you get is the best thing for you.

This is a good one for comforting someone when they are upset that they can’t get what they want!

  • “You just have to realize that you can’t always get what you want.”

 

3. Laughter is the best medicine

–Laughter or good humour is beneficial to the health

This can be used in an encouraging and motivational essay. For example, if the person is going through a painful experience, you can use this proverb to keep them going.

  •  To me, laughter is the best medicine in the world. I will not afraid to face any difficulties.
4. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder 
–Different people have different ideas and views about what is beautiful
This sentence can be used in an email, maybe the question will ask for your advice and you can quote this sentence to express your opinion objectively.
  •  I don’t think your t-shirt is that attractive, but beauty is in the eye of the beholder, I guess. 

5. All day work and no play makes Jack a dull boy 

–Without time off from work, a person becomes both bored and boring.

This proverb is suitable for advice or essay about relaxation, and the quotation can be followed by the method of relaxation.

  • You can’t always study, you must let your hair down because all day work and no play makes Jack a dull boy

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