It is used to tell someone that if they do something before anyone else, they have an advantage.
Category: English Proverbs
Better late than never
It is better for someone to be late than never to arrive at all. It can also mean it is better to do a task (or a good deed) late than never do it at all.
An apple a day keeps the doctor away
The proverb expresses the idea that eating fruits daily can help us maintain good health.
A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush
The proverb expresses the idea that we should not risk losing something we have to get something that we think is better. If you do, it may result in nothing.
All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy
We should make time for relaxation and not work all the time. Focusing all our time on work could make us dull and is also unhealthy.
All that glitters is not gold
Gold is a precious and rare metal, but there are other metals that look like gold. The proverb tells us that not everything that looks good on the outside is valuable.
A stitch in time saves nine
It is better to deal with a problem early and in time because if we keep postponing, it could get worse and take longer to deal with.
A little learning is a dangerous thing
The proverb conveys the idea that if a person shares their views and opinions without much knowledge on a particular subject, it could lead to dangerous situations. It is a warning to us that we should do extensive research on a topic before we think we are an expert on it.
Actions speak louder than words
What you do is more important than what you say. If you say one thing and do something else, there is no meaning in what you have said.
A friend in need is a friend indeed
You may have many friends, but a true friend is someone who helps you at a difficult time or when you really need help.