Proverbs
366 Proverbs with their Urdu Meanings and Examples
Revenge is a dish that can be eaten cold.
You may have to wait a long time to have your revenge on someone, but it will still be worth having.
You can't make an omelette without breaking eggs.
To achieve success you have to make difficult decisions (and possibly hurt yourself or others).
This proverb is often used to encourage people to act who are too concerned of the feelings of others.
There's safety in numbers.
You are more secure if you are one of a crowd.
A small fish is safer in a shoal of a million fish than swimming alone.
Better be safe than sorry.
Don't take a risk. You may regret it.
Similar is: 'It's best to be on the safe side.'
Don't put all your eggs in one basket.
Don't risk all your money, hopes, etc. on one thing. (Have an alternative plan.)
Look after number one.
Take care of yourself. Don't worry about others.
Every man for himself.
This proverb is often used in criticizing people who think only of themselves.
This proverb often is found with a conclusion: 'Every man for himself, and the devil take the hindmost.'
If you want a thing done well, do it yourself.
Do not rely on other people to do something for you. You yourself can do it best.
Every man is his own worst enemy.
People are more likely to be wronged or harmed by themselves than by others.
Why keep a dog and bark yourself?
If you employ others, get them to work for you. Why work yourself?
