TEN COMMANDMENTS
1) Nothing ventured, nothing gained.
You have to take risks if you want to achieve sth.
2) People (who live) in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones.
People who have faults should not criticize other people for having the same faults.
3) A leopard cannot change its spots.
People can’t change their character, especially a bad character.
4) Too many cooks spoil the broth.
If too many people are involved in sth, it won’t be done well.
5) Strike while the iron is hot.
Make use of an opportunity immediately.
6) You can’t teach an old dog new tricks.
You can’t make people change their ideas, ways of working when they’ve had them a long time.
7) You can’t make an omelette without breaking eggs.
You can’t achieve sth important without a few problems.
8) (There’s) no time like the present.
Now is the best time to do sth, not in the future.
9) Many hands make light work.
A job is made easier if a lot of people help.
10) One good turn deserves another.
You should help sb who has helped you.
Have a nice weekend,
Micha
