1. If the ox falls, whet
your knife.
2. Know
your own faults before blaming others for theirs.
3. Let not
your tongue cut your throat.
4. Count not
your chickens before they are hatched.
5. Digging
your grave with your own teeth.
6. Follow
your own course, and let people talk.
7. Lend
your money and lose your friend.
8. When the fox preaches, take care of
your geese.
9. Don't put all
your eggs in one basket.
10. As the wind blows, you must set
your sail.
11. Cut
your coat to suit your cloth.
12. Never let the sun go down on
your anger.
13. Never cast
your pearls before swine.
14. Do not count
your chickens before they are hatched.
15. Put
your shoulder to the wheel.
16. Drive
your business, do not let it drive you.
17. Hoist
your sail when the wind is fair.
18. You can't have
your cake and eat it.
19. Although it rains, throw not away
your watering pot.
20. Where
your will is ready, your feet are light.
21. Admonish
your friends in private, praise them in public.
22.
Your conversation is the mirror of your thoughts.
23. Avoid the ford on which
your friend was drowned.
24. Keep
your mouth shut and your eyes open.
25. You must not pledge
your own health.
26. Don't teach
your Grandma to suck eggs.
27. Deliver not
your words by number but by weight.
28. Turn
your tongue seven times before speaking.
29. Don’t trifle away
your time.
30. You can't eat
your cake and have it.
1. Let me check your blood pressure.
2. Tuck your shirt into your trousers.
3. Thanks for your hard work.
4. Be careful not to overstay your visa.
5. Have you hugged your child today?
6. Do you have your milk delivered?
7. Slant your skis a little more to the left.
8. We have received your letter dated April 14, 1998.
9. Hang your coat up on the hook.
10. Where are you going on your honeymoon?
11. I've had enough of your nonsense.
12. I'll get your party for you.
13. He's been expecting your call.
14. You have your sweater on inside out.
15. Do you mind if I use your phone?
16. How did you do on your maths test?
17. Could you spell your name, please?
18. Your behaviour is an affront to public decency.
19. I can smell your perfume a mile away.
20. How do you spell your name?
21. Is your name on the list?
22. May I hold your hand? --Sure you may.
23. What are your plans after graduation?
24. Here's a little something for your birthday.
25. Did you wash your hands well?
26. Could I have your number?
27. Use this technique to control your level of arousal.
28. How would you like your steak done?
29. How would you like your steak cooked?
30. Your party is on the line.