Old English Sayings

A penny for your thoughts.

Actions speak louder than words.

All is well that ends well.

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

Better late than never.

Don’t count your chickens before they hatch.

Don’t judge a book by its cover.

Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.

Every cloud has a silver lining.

Fish or cut bait.

Haste makes waste.

Ignorance is bliss.

It’s a piece of cake.

Kill two birds with one stone.

Like father, like son.

No pain, no gain.

Old habits die hard.

Penny wise, pound foolish.

Practice makes perfect.

Quality over quantity.

Rome wasn’t built in a day.

Slow and steady wins the race.

The best things in life are free.

The early bird catches the worm.

The grass is always greener on the other side.

The squeaky wheel gets the grease.

There’s no smoke without fire.

Time heals all wounds.

Too many cooks spoil the broth.

When in Rome, do as the Romans do.

You can’t have your cake and eat it too.

A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.

A rolling stone gathers no moss.

An apple a day keeps the doctor away.

Actions speak louder than words.

Bad news travels fast.

Beauty is only skin deep.

Better safe than sorry.

Curiosity killed the cat.

Don’t bite the hand that feeds you.

Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.

Every cloud has a silver lining.

Go the extra mile.

Good things come to those who wait.

Honesty is the best policy.

If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.

It’s better to give than to receive.

Keep your friends close and your enemies closer.

Look before you leap.

Make hay while the sun shines.