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If the mountain won't come to Muhammad, Muhammad must go to the mountain.
Don't throw good money after bad.
The way to a man's heart is through his stomach.
The best defence is a good offence.
There is one law for the rich and another law for the poor.
It never rains but it pours.
You can't judge a book by its cover.
To live by the sword is to die by the sword.
Less is more.
No rest for the wicked.
The bigger, the better.
Honesty is the best policy.
Cold hands, warm heart.
The whole is greater than the sum of the parts.
Be careful what you wish for. You might just get it.
Money is the root of all evil.
Many a true word is spoken in jest.
Put your best foot forward.
It's the singer not the song.
Those who can, do. Those who can't, teach.
A nod's as good as a wink to a blind horse.
If life gives you lemons, make lemonade.
An empty vessel makes much noise.
History repeats itself.
When in Rome, do as Romans do.
Needs must when the devil drives.
Every stick has two ends.
There's no such thing as a free lunch.
Opposites attract.
Don't upset the apple-cart.
Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.
Easy come, easy go.
Live for today, for tomorrow never comes.
Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.
It's better to be poor and healthy, than sick and wealthy.
Forgive and forget.
The hand that rocks the cradle rules the world.
Nine tailors make a man.
A cat may look at a king.
Don't burn your bridges behind you.
Laugh and the world laughs with you, weep and you weep alone.
A good man is hard to find.
A person is known by the company they keep.
A miss is as good as a mile.
Great minds think alike.
Every dog has its day.
Don't let the bastards grind you down.
Ask a silly question and you'll get a silly answer.
Knowledge is power.
As you sow, so you shall reap.
A journey of thousand miles begins with a single step.
What can't be cured must be endured.
No man is an island.
A picture paints a thousand words.
Don't blow your own trumpet.
The wages of sin is death.
Beware the Ides of March.
All that glitters is not gold.
Build a better mousetrap and the world will beat a path to your door.
Variety is the spice of life.
Don't shoot the messenger.
April showers bring forth May flowers.
One good deed deserves another.
The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence.
It's best to be on the safe side.
Finders keepers, losers weepers.
The longest journey starts with a single step.
It takes all sorts to make a world.
God helps those who help themselves.
Parsley seed goes nine times to the Devil.
Third time lucky.
Never go to bed on an argument.
Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.
It's all grist to the mill.
Big fish eat little fish.
Might is right.
Penny wise and pound foolish.
In the midst of life we are in death.
Give the Devil his due.
Give them an inch and they'll take a mile.
There is honour among thieves.
Tell the truth and shame the Devil.
Necessity is the mother of all invention.
One year's seeding makes seven years weeding.
To every thing there is a season.
Life is what you make it.
Business before pleasure.
When the going gets tough, the tough get going.
Better safe than sorry.
Pearls of wisdom.
There's safety in numbers.
Don't put the cart before the horse.
You can have too much of a good thing.
Wonders will never cease.
You can't make an omelette without breaking a few eggs.
To the victor go the spoils.
Moderation in all things.
One who sups with the devil, should have a long spoon.
Do as I say, not as I do.
All roads lead to Rome.
Similes
Comparison of two things, with an ellipsis. Complete the simile by explaining how the two things are alike.
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