| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | A bird in the hand | Sure thing beats uncertain. |
| 2. | A leopard can’t change its spots | People rarely change. |
| 3. | A penny for your thoughts | Tell me what you’re thinking. |
| 4. | A penny saved is a penny earned | Saving equals earning. |
| 5. | A stitch in time saves nine | Fix problems early. |
| 6. | Actions speak louder than words | Deeds matter more than talk. |
| 7. | All that glitters isn’t gold | Not everything shiny is valuable. |
| 8. | Beauty is only skin deep | Looks aren’t everything. |
| 9. | Because I said so | No further explanation; obey. |
| 10. | Beggars can’t be choosers | Be grateful for what you get. |
| 11. | Better safe than sorry | Choose caution over regret. |
| 12. | Birds of a feather | Similar people stick together. |
| 13. | Bite off more than you can chew | Take on too much. |
| 14. | Can’t see the forest | Miss the big picture. |
| 15. | Cat got your tongue? | Why aren’t you speaking? |
| 16. | Chip off the old block | Child resembles a parent. |
| 17. | Cleanliness is next to godliness | Being clean is important. |
| 18. | Curiosity killed the cat | Being nosy can harm you. |
| 19. | Cut it out | Stop that behavior. |
| 20. | Do as I say, not as I do | Follow instructions, not example. |
| 21. | Don’t burn your bridges | Don’t ruin future options. |
| 22. | Don’t count your chickens | Don’t assume success too soon. |
| 23. | Don’t cry over spilled milk | Don’t dwell on past mistakes. |
| 24. | Don’t make me come in there | Stop now or face consequences. |
| 25. | Don’t push your luck | Don’t take too many chances. |
| 26. | Don’t run with scissors | Running with sharp things is unsafe. |
| 27. | Don’t talk back | Don’t answer rudely. |
| 28. | Easy come, easy go | Gains can vanish quickly. |
| 29. | Eat your words | Admit you were wrong. |
| 30. | Enough is enough | I’ve had enough. |
| 31. | Every cloud has a silver lining | Good can come from bad. |
| 32. | Every dog has its day | Everyone gets a chance. |
| 33. | Face the music | Accept consequences. |
| 34. | Fish or cut bait | Decide and act now. |
| 35. | Get a taste of your own medicine | Receive same treatment you gave. |
| 36. | Get your act together | Organize yourself; behave better. |
| 37. | Give it a rest | Stop talking or doing that. |
| 38. | Go the extra mile | Make an additional effort. |
| 39. | Hang in there | Keep going; don’t give up. |
| 40. | Haste makes waste | Rushing causes mistakes. |
| 41. | Have a heart | Show compassion. |
| 42. | Have your hands full | Be very busy. |
| 43. | Hold your horses | Wait; slow down. |
| 44. | Honesty is the best policy | Tell the truth; it’s best. |
| 45. | I wasn’t born yesterday | I’m not easily fooled. |
| 46. | If the shoe fits | If it applies, accept it. |
| 47. | If you can’t say something nice | Don’t speak unkindly. |
| 48. | In hot water | In trouble. |
| 49. | It is what it is | Accept it; can’t change it. |
| 50. | It’s for your own good | This helps you, even if disliked. |
| 51. | Keep an eye on it | Watch it carefully. |
| 52. | Keep your chin up | Stay positive. |
| 53. | Keep your nose clean | Stay out of trouble. |
| 54. | Kill two birds with one stone | Achieve two goals at once. |
| 55. | Knock it off | Stop doing that. |
| 56. | Lend a hand | Help out. |
| 57. | Let bygones be bygones | Forget past conflicts. |
| 58. | Let sleeping dogs lie | Don’t stir up old trouble. |
| 59. | Let the cat out of the bag | Reveal a secret. |
| 60. | Life isn’t fair | Things won’t always be equal. |
| 61. | Like talking to a brick wall | Not being listened to. |
| 62. | Look before you leap | Think before acting. |
| 63. | Make ends meet | Manage financially. |
| 64. | Make up your mind | Decide. |
| 65. | Mind your manners | Behave politely. |
| 66. | Miss the point | Fail to understand. |
| 67. | Money doesn’t grow on trees | Be careful; money is limited. |
| 68. | Mum’s the word | Keep it secret. |
| 69. | No pain, no gain | Effort is required for results. |
| 70. | Not my first rodeo | I’m experienced at this. |
| 71. | On your best behavior | Behave especially well. |
| 72. | Practice makes perfect | Repetition improves skill. |
| 73. | Put your thinking cap on | Think carefully. |
| 74. | Quit while you’re ahead | Stop before things go wrong. |
| 75. | Rome wasn’t built in a day | Big things take time. |
| 76. | Shape up or ship out | Improve or leave. |
| 77. | Slow and steady wins the race | Consistency beats rushing. |
| 78. | Spare the rod, spoil the child | Discipline prevents bad behavior. |
| 79. | Speak of the devil | Someone appears as mentioned. |
| 80. | Stop horsing around | Quit fooling around. |
| 81. | That’s the last straw | Final annoyance; no more. |
| 82. | The apple doesn’t fall far | Children resemble their parents. |
| 83. | The early bird gets the worm | Start early to succeed. |
| 84. | The grass is always greener | Others’ lives seem better. |
| 85. | The proof is in the pudding | Results show the truth. |
| 86. | There’s more than one way | Multiple solutions exist. |
| 87. | This isn’t a hotel | Don’t expect constant service. |
| 88. | Two wrongs don’t make a right | Revenge doesn’t justify wrongdoing. |
| 89. | Under my roof | My house, my rules. |
| 90. | Use your inside voice | Speak more quietly. |
| 91. | Waste not, want not | Don’t waste; you’ll have enough. |
| 92. | Watch your mouth | Don’t use rude language. |
| 93. | Were you born in a barn? | Close the door; be tidy. |
| 94. | What goes around comes around | Actions return to you. |
| 95. | When in Rome | Follow local customs. |
| 96. | When it rains, it pours | Troubles come all at once. |
| 97. | Where there’s a will | Determination finds a way. |
| 98. | You reap what you sow | You get consequences of actions. |
| 99. | You’ll put someone’s eye out | Stop; that’s dangerous. |
| 100. | You’ll thank me later | You’ll appreciate this eventually. |
