· Action is the proper fruit of knowledge. Action is the fruit of knowledge.

· A creaking door hangs long on its hinges.

· A crafty knave needs no broker. A crafty knave needs no broker.

· A covetous man is good to none but worse to himself. A greedy man does no good to others, but does more harm to himself.

· A contented mind is perpetual feast. A contented mind is perpetual feast.

· A constant guest is never welcome. A guest who stays for a long time is not welcome.

· A common danger causes common action. A common enemy.

· A cock is valiant on his own dunghill. Yelang is arrogant.

· A close mouth catches no flies. Disease enters through the mouth and disaster comes out of the mouth.

· A clear fast is better than a dirty breakfast. It is better to be poor than to be rich.

· A clear conscience laughs at false accusations. If you don’t do anything wrong during the day, you won’t be surprised if you knock on the door in the middle of the night.

· A clear conscience is a sure card. A clear conscience is a sure card.

· A clear conscience is a soft pillow. A clear conscience is a soft pillow.

· A clean hand wants no washing. I am not afraid of slanted shadows.

· A cheerful wife is the joy of life. A cheerful wife is the joy of life.

· A change of work is as good as a rest. A change of work is as good as a rest.

· Accidents will happen.

· A cat may look at a king. Cats also have the right to see the king.

· A candle lights others and consumes itself. A candle burns itself and illuminates others.

· A burnt child dreads the fire. Once bitten by a snake, it will be afraid of well ropes for ten years.

· A burden of one?s choice is not felt. A burden of one?s choice is not felt.

· Absence sharpens love, presence strengthens it. When we are together, our love is stronger, but when we are apart, our love is deeper.

· A borrowed cloak does not keep one warm. A borrowed cloak does not keep one warm.

· A book that remains shut is but a block. A book that remains shut is but a block. A book that remains shut without reading is just like a piece of wood.

· A book is the same today as it always was and it will never change. A good book is the same today as it always was and it will never change.

· A blind man will not thank you for a looking-glass.

· A blind man who leans against a wall imagines that it?s the boundary of the world. Sit well and look at the sky.

· A bit in the morning is better than nothing all day. A bit is better than nothing.

· A bird may be known by its song. Which bird sings what song.

· A bird is known by its note, and a man by his talk. A bird is known by its song, and a man by his talk.

· A bird in the hand is Two birds in the bush are worth two in the bush. One bird in the hand is worth two.

· A beggar?s purse is bottomless. A beggar?s purse is bottomless.

· A bargain is a bargain. An agreement reached cannot be broken.

· A bad workman quarrels with his tools.

· A bad thing never dies. A bad thing never dies.

· A bad padlock invites a picklock. Open the door and welcome the thief.

· A bad custom is like a good cake, better broken than kept. A bad custom is like a fresh pie, better broken than kept.

· A bad custom is like a good cake, better broken than kept. A bad custom is like a fresh pie, better broken than kept.

· A bad conscience is a snake in one's heart. A bad conscience is a snake in one's heart.

· A bad conscience is a snake in one's heart. A bad compromise is better than a good lawsuit. A bad compromise is better than a good lawsuit. A bad compromise is better than a good lawsuit.

· A bad bush is better than the open field. Something is better than nothing.

· A bad beginning makes a bad ending. He who hates the beginning will hate the end.

·No wisdom like silence

·Necessity knows no law and taking risks

·Many hands make light workMany people make things easier

· Don?t play the goat Don't play nonsense

· They're a barrel of laughsThey're funny

· This movie was just a hype This movie was just a hype

· the shortest straw under the sign

· The news came as a bombshell

· feeling low

· These are more than old wives? talesThese are not nonsense

· That'll save your skin that can help you tide over the difficulties

· Every bad has some good Bad things also have a good side

·Some things rub them the wrong wayThey were pissed off

·Stay put

·to fly off the handle suddenly angry

· He is really on the ball He is really quick in thinking

· got savoir faire in words and deeds

· He has never rested on his laurelsHe was never satisfied with his current achievements

·Jump down someone's throat to criticize angrily

·Put a roof over one's head to find a place to settle

· faced the music retribution

· blinded with science and speechless

· Off one's rocker lacks reason

· old goat old-fashioned (usually refers to Seniors)

· Welcome! It’s lovely to see you welcome! So happy to meet you!

· What’s gotten into you? What’s wrong with you?

· Coffee kept them on the go;

· Shine on aside;

· Monkey (around) with turbulence;

· I think I get the drift I know;

· get the drift understand, understand

· The meeting will start at 10 o?clock sharp The meeting started at ten o'clock on time;

· Like taking candy from a baby describes something as easy as a piece of cake

· Home is where the heart is Home is where the heart is

· From the word go from beginning to end;

· They help make it less of a dog?s life They help to improve life;

· Half-baked immature

· bend the rules at times

· Spill one’s guts to tell the truth

· For heaven?s sake! God! Exclamations expressing surprise or anger

· Fly-by-night unreliable, untrustworthy

· Nervous wreck nervous, excited

· Pull through Escape from danger, get through difficulties

· Thumb through hurried reading