Proverbs

366 Proverbs with their Urdu Meanings and Examples

Better untaught than ill taught.

It's better not to teach something at all than to teach it badly.


All good things must come to an end.

عُروج کو زوال ہے

Nothing lasts forever.


Even a worm will turn.

Even the poorest and most defenceless will tolerate only a certain amount of abuse or contempt.


The last straw breaks the camel's back.

It takes only a small, last thing to break the endurance of someone who has suffered much for a long time.

An alternative is: 'The last drop makes the cup run over.'

You a lady, I a lady. Who will milk the cow?

میں بھی راجا تُم بھی راجا دودھ کون دوہے؟؟

The world needs workers. Not everyone can be upper-class, rich or idle.


The sun shines upon all alike.

Everyone is born equal and has equal rights.


Practise what you preach.

You should do as you say. (Do not tell others how to behave but ignore the advice for yourself.)


A cat may look at a king.

All people are equal.


Do as you would be done by.

Treat others as you hope they will treat you.


Practice makes perfect.

If you want to do something very well, then you will need to practise and practise.


Word of the day

December 06, 2025
constrain
- compel to behave in a certain way
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