Be swift to hear, Slow to speak Meaning: Listen carefully before speaking (Dengarlah dengan teliti sebelum bercakap/ beri pendapat)
A PENNY SAVED IS A PENNY EARNED Meaning: You have to be thrifty if you want to be well off in the future (Kita mesti berjimat- cermat dengan wang yang diperolehi supaya hidup senang di kemudian hari)
CLEANLINESS IS NEXT TO GODLINESS Meaning: A clean body is just as important as a clean soul (Kebersihan diri sama penting dengan jiwa yang suci)
Don’t make a mountain out of a molehill Meaning: You should not exaggerate or make a big issue out of something that is not very important (Jangan membesar- besarkan perkara yang remeh)
Empty vessels make the most noise Meaning: A person who boasts too much usually lacks credibility (Orang yang suka bercakap besar biasanya tidak menyumbang apaapa)
Every path has its puddles Meaning: Progress is rarely without difficulties (Untuk mencapai kejayaan, kita akan mengalami kesusahan dahulu)
Fine feathers make fine birds Meaning: A pleasant appearance and good manners give good impressions (Penampilan dan sikap yang baik membuatkan orang lain kagum terhadap seseorang itu)
Gardens are not made by sitting in the shade Meaning: Nothing is achieved without effort (Tiada kejayaan tanpa usaha)
Half a loaf is better than no bread at all Meaning: It is better to have a little of something than none at all (Adalah mempunyai (apaapa)sedikit daripada tidak mempunyai langsung)
It is better to light the candle than to curse the darkness Meaning: In a bad situation, it is better to find ways to solve it rather than complain endlessly about it (Semasa menghadapi kesusahab, adalah lebih baik mencari jalan penyelesaian, daripada merungut)
It’s no use crying over split milk Meaning: It’s no use feeling sorry for things that have happened and wishing it had not happened (Tiada guna menyesal tentang perkara buruk yang telah berlaku)
Like father, like son Meaning: A son will always have tendencies or habits that the father has (Perangai/ sikap anak biasanya serupa dengan bapanya)
Make hay while the sun shines Meaning: When conditions are favourable, you must make use of them (Apabila ada peluang, kita patut melakukan sesuatu yang berguna)
No pain, no gain Meaning: You must work hard if you want to see good results (Kita mesti bekerja keras untuk mencapai kejayaan)
One good turn deserves another Meaning: You should be helpful to someone who helps you (Kita mesti mengenang budi dan menolong orang yang pernah menolong kita)
One man’s trash is another man’s treasure Meaning: What is useless to one person could be valuable to another (Sesuatu yang tidak berguna kepada seseorang mungkin berharga bagi orang lain)
Only real friends will tell you when your face is dirty Meaning: Only a real friend will tell you the truth (Hanya kawan sejati yang akan bercakap benar dengan kita)
is the thief of time
Procrastination
Meaning: Delaying an action foor too long is a waste of time (Tabiat suka berlengah- lengah akan membazirkan masa)
Rome was not built in a day Meaning: It takes time to accomplish something (Kita memerlukan masa untuk mencipta / membuat sesuatu yang agung)
The pot calling the kettle black Meaning: You should not criticize another person as you might have the same (Kita tidak patut mengkritik/ menghina orang lain kerana kita sendiri juga ada kekurangan)
Too many cooks spoil the broth Meaning: If too many people are involved in doing something, it will not be done well (Terlalu banyak orang yang campur tangan akan menyebabkan hasilnya menjadi buruk)
Words can cut like a knife Meaning: Hurtful words can create a painful feeling (Kata- kata kesat boleh melukakan hati)
You are never too old to learn Meaning: When you want to gain knowledge, your age should not prevent you from doing so (Umur bukanlah penghalang untuk kita menuntut ilmu)
You can’t have your cake and eat it too Meaning: If you want something, you must accept the advantages and disadvantages that come with it. (Jika kita inginkan sesuatu, kita mesti sanggup menerimakebaikan dan keburukan yang datang bersamanya)
You can’t make an omelette without breaking eggs Meaning: Sometimes, when we want to create or achieve something, we must sacrifice or destroy another thing to do it (Untuk mencapai sesuatu, kadangkadang kita terpaksa mengorbankan perkara lain)
Where there is a will, there is a way Meaning: In difficult times, if you persevere, you will find a way to overcome any obstacle (Semasa berada dalam kesusahan, jika kita tabah dan tekun, kita akan Berjaya mengharungi segala dugaan)
