What do these proverbs mean? Oil and water don’t mix. (Certain materials or people cannot be combined.) | | Once a thief, always a thief. (It’s difficult for a person to his or her ways. A person who has stolen in the past is likely to commit the crime again.) | Once bitten, twice shy. (After having one bad experience with something, a person is probably going to be very careful the next time a similar experience arises. This proverb is often applied to romantic relationships.) | One good turn deserves another. (If someone does something nice for you, you should try to return the favor for that person or someone else.) | One man’s junk is another man’s treasure. (What one person considers to be worthless, another person might consider to be valuable. Value depends on the person who evaluates the object.) | One rotten apple will spoil the whole barrel. (One bad person or thing will ruin an entire group through contact or proximity.) | Only the good die young. (Young people who die early are good people.) | Opportunity knocks only once. (You get one chance in life to take advantage of certain opportunities–wealth, power, love, prestige, fame, etc.) | Out of sight, out of mind. (If you don’t see something, you and others won’t think about it.) | Click on any of the links below for more proverbs: | |
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