2. TIME PROVERBS
Something that you say in order to tell
someone that if they want to be successful
they should do something as soon as
possible.
The early bird catches the worm.
3. TIME PROVERBS
You use this proverb to say that it is better
to spend a little time to deal with problems
or act right now than wait. If you wait until
late, things will get worse, and it will take
much longer to deal with them.
A stitch in time saves nine.
4. TIME PROVERBS
This means that you should wait until you
know whether something has produced the
results you desire, rather than acting
beforehand.
Don’t count your chickens
before they’re hatched.
5. TIME PROVERBS
If you have an opportunity to do something,
do it before the opportunity expires.
Make hay while the sun shines.
6. TIME PROVERBS
Something you are waiting for will not happen
while you are concentrating on it.
A watched pot will never boil.
7. TIME PROVERBS
When no one in authority is present, the
subordinates can do as they please.
When the cat’s away the mice will play.
8. TIME PROVERBS
Something that you say in order to tell
someone that you will not worry about a
possible problem but will deal with it if it
happens.
I’ll cross that bridge when I
come to it.
9. TIME PROVERBS
Said to emphasize that it is not useful feeling
sorry about something which has already
happened.
It’s no use crying over spilt milk.
10. TIME PROVERBS
To do something immediately while you have a
good chance of achieving success You may
not get a better offer.
Strike while the iron is hot.
