Break a butterfly on the wheel. Meaning 의미 It’s an overwhelming amount of effort to accomplish a small goal. 작은 목적을 달성하기 위해 지나치게 엄청난 노력을 기울인다는 의미입니다. … Origin 유래 The proverb is said to come from the phrase “Who breaks a butterfly upon a wheel?”, a quote from Alexander Pope’s “Epistle to Dr. … Read more
Be not a Baker, if your head be of butter. Meaning 의미 It’s unlikely, but if a person’s head was made of butter, would they be allowed to go near a fire? In this case, being a baker is not a good job if you have to go near a fire. It’s about knowing yourself … Read more
Fine words butter no parsnips. Meaning 의미 This means that all the talk in the world doesn’t mean anything without action or results. 아무리 말은 그럴싸해도 실질적인 행동이나 결과가 없으면 아무 소용이 없다는 의미입니다. … Origin 유래 British Proverb 영국 속담 … Korean Proverbs 우리말 속담 … Similar Proverbs 유사 속담 … Usage 활용 Be … Read more
He that makes his bed ill, lies there. Meaning 의미 If you get out of bed in the morning and don’t make your bed, you’re going to have an unmade bed in the evening, which means you’re going to have consequences for your actions. 아침에 침대에서 일어나서 침대 정리를 안 한 사람은 저녁에 정리가 안 … Read more
A great dowry is a bed full of brambles. Meaning 의미 This means that being too greedy can actually work against you. Bringing a large dowry means that your in-laws are powerful, which means you’ll be held captive by them. 지나친 욕심은 도리어 화를 입을 수 있다는 의미입니다.결혼 지참금을 많이 가지고 왔다는 의미는 그만큼 처가집이 … Read more
He who gets a name for early rising can stay in bed until midday. Meaning 의미 This proverb means that just as a bad reputation doesn’t go away easily, a good reputation doesn’t go away easily either. Even if you don’t see the person who always gets up at the crack of dawn to go … Read more
A good laugh and a long sleep are the two best cures in the doctor’s book. Meaning 의미 This proverb emphasizes that laughter and good sleep are two of the most important factors in maintaining good health. 이 속담은 웃음과 충분한 수면이 건강 관리에 가장 중요한 두 가지 요소라고 강조하고 있습니다. … Origin 유래 … … Read more
One rotten apple spoils the barrel. Meaning 의미 This proverb means that negativity can easily spread to other people and other things. For example, if someone exposes a negativity, he can create a negative outlook for those around him. 이 속담은 부정적인 영향이 다른 사람, 다른 사물들에게 쉽게 전파될 수 있다는 것을 의미합니다. 예를 들어, … Read more
A blind man can see his mouth. Meaning 의미 The meaning of this proverb is that everyone can easily see their faults. It is natural for a blind man to not be able to see his own mouth, but for a blind man to be able to see his own mouth is tantamount to admitting … Read more
Blessed is he who expects nothing, for he shall never be disappointed. Meaning 의미 The meaning of the proverb is that someone who does not have high expectations or anticipations will not be let down or disappointed when things do not go as planned. It suggests that having low or no expectations can lead to … Read more