1. “A stitch in time saves nine.” – A small effort now can prevent a big problem later.

及时缝一针，省得九针忙。

2. “Actions speak louder than words.” – It’s what you do that counts more than what you say.

行动胜于言语。

3. “All that glitters is not gold.” – Not everything that looks good is good.

看起来闪闪发光的不一定是金子。

4. “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” – Eating healthy food can keep you healthy.

一天一个苹果，医生远离我。

5. “Better late than never.” – It’s better to do something late than not do it at all.

迟到总比不到好。

6. “Birds of a feather flock together.” – People with similar interests or characteristics tend to be friends.

物以类聚，人以群分。

7. “Break the ice.” – To make a conversation easier and more comfortable.

打破僵局。

8. “By the skin of your teeth.” – Just barely or narrowly.

毫厘之差。

9. “Don’t count your chickens before they’re hatched.” – Don’t assume something will happen until it actually does.

鸡蛋未孵先数鸡。

10. “East or west, home is best.” – No matter where you are, home is the best place to be.

金窝银窝不如自己的草窝。

11. “Every cloud has a silver lining.” – Even in difficult situations, there is always something positive.

每朵乌云都有银边。

12. “Fail to plan, plan to fail.” – If you don’t make a plan, you’re likely to fail.

不做计划，必败无疑。

13. “Fair weather friends are common.” – People who are only friends when things are good are not true friends.

风和日丽的朋友多。

14. “First come, first served.” – The first person to arrive gets the first choice or service.

先到先得。

15. “Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.” – It’s better to teach someone how to do something than to just give them the result.

给人一条鱼，你只能喂他一天；教人钓鱼，你却能喂他一辈子。

16. “Haste makes waste.” – Doing something too quickly can lead to mistakes and waste of time or resources.

心急吃不了热豆腐。

17. “He who laughs last laughs best.” – The person who is able to stay calm and not get angry is the one who wins in the end.

赢家笑到最后。

18. “Health is wealth.” – Good health is more valuable than money.

健康就是财富。

19. “If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.” – If you fail the first time, don’t give up; keep trying.

如果第一次没成功，那就再试一次。

20. “In for a penny, in for a pound.” – If you start something, you should see it through to the end.

一不做，休。

21. “It’s never too late to learn.” – You can learn something new at any age.

学习永远不会太晚。

22. “Jack of all trades, master of none.” – If you try to do too many things, you may not be good at any of them.

懂百事，事无成。

23. “Keep an eye on.” – To watch or pay attention to something.

留意。

24. “Knowledge is power.” – Having knowledge gives you the ability to make good decisions.

知识就是力量。

25. “Look before you leap.” – Think carefully before you act.

三思而后行。

26. “Make hay while the sun shines.” – Take advantage of good opportunities while they last.

抓住机会，乘胜追击。

27. “Many hands make light work.” – If many people work together, the job is easier.

人多力量大。

28. “Measure twice, cut once.” – Be careful and precise when doing something important.

三思而后行。

29. “Necessity is the mother of invention.” – When you need something, you’re more likely to come up with a new idea or solution.

需要是发明之母。

30. “No pain, no gain.” – You have to work hard to get good results.

不劳无获。

31. “Once in a blue moon.” – Something that happens very rarely.

千载难逢。

32. “Opportunity knocks but once.” – When an opportunity comes, you should take it because it may not come again.

机会只有一次。

33. “Practice makes perfect.” – The more you practice, the better you get at something.

熟能生巧。

34. “Reading makes a full man.” – Reading can make you more knowledgeable and wise.

读书使人充实。

35. “Safety first.” – Always put safety first when doing something.

安全第一。

36. “The early bird catches the worm.” – If you get up early, you’re more likely to succeed.

早起的鸟儿有虫吃。

37. “The pen is mightier than the sword.” – Words can have more power than weapons.

笔比剑更有力。

38. “Time and tide wait for no man.” – Time and the sea do not wait for anyone.

时光不等人。

39. “To err is human; to forgive, divine.” – Making mistakes is human, but forgiving others is a virtue.

犯错误是人之常情，原谅他人则是神圣的。

40. “Use it or lose it.” – If you don’t use something, you’ll lose it.

不用则废。

41. “When in Rome, do as the Romans do.” – When you’re in a new place, follow the customs and traditions of that place.

入乡随俗。

42. “Where there’s a will, there’s a way.” – If you have a strong determination, you can find a way to achieve your goals.

有志者，事竟成。

43. “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks.” – It’s difficult to change someone’s habits or teach them something new if they’re set in their ways.

老狗学不会新把戏。

44. “You can’t make an omelette without breaking eggs.” – You can’t achieve something without some kind of sacrifice or loss.

没有付出就没有收获。

45. “You can’t please everyone.” – It’s impossible to make everyone happy.

人无法所有人。

46. “You don’t know what you’ve got until it’s gone.” – You don’t fully appreciate something until you lose it.

失去才知道珍惜。

47. “You reap what you sow.” – You get what you put into something.

种瓜得瓜，种豆得豆。

48. “You’re never too old to learn.” – It’s never too late to learn something new.

活到老，学到老。

49. “A word to the wise is sufficient.” – A wise person can understand a lot with just a few words.

一语惊醒梦中人。

50. “A stitch in time saves nine.” – A small effort now can prevent a big problem later.

及时缝一针，省得九针忙。