English Proverbs - The Longest Way Around Is The Shortest Way Home

The Longest Way Around Is The Shortest Way Home

Meaning:

If you want to attain the desired level of quality, you must work persistently and methodically, without cutting corners.

Example: 

The former contractor created poor-quality, bloated code that requires rewriting. It should have been approached with more care. As the saying goes, the longest way around is the shortest way home.

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English Proverbs - The Highest Branch Is Not The Safest Roost

The Highest Branch Is Not The Safest Roost

Meaning:

Those in positions of power can be vulnerable since many people want to replace them.

Example: 

A King used to be on high alert all the time, suspicious of conspiracies to destabilize them. After all, the highest branch is not the safest roost.

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English Proverbs - The Higher The Monkey Climbs The More He Shows His Tail

The Higher The Monkey Climbs The More He Shows His Tail

Meaning:

The higher an inept person rises in an organization, the more his/ her incompetence is exposed.

Example:

After a dubious promotion, the official now leads a larger department, exposing her incompetence to a wider audience. As the saying goes, the higher the monkey climbs, the more he shows his tail.

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English Proverbs - The Harder You Work, The Luckier You Get

The Harder You Work, The Luckier You Get

Meaning:

The more you work, the more ideas and opportunities you will have.

Example: 

Most people believe he was lucky to win that big contract, but few realize he had been pursuing hundreds of them for several weeks - the harder you work, the luckier you get.

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English Proverbs - The Grass Is Greener On The Other Side Of Fence

The Grass Is Greener On The Other Side Of Fence

Meaning:

People are never content with their own circumstances; they constantly believe that others have it better.

Example:

Azam: I think he has the ideal life when I see all the travel photos he posts on Instagram.

Azmi: In real life, things rarely go as planned. He probably has a fair share of issues as well. Your idea that the grass is greener on the other side of the fence appeals to me.

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English Proverbs - The Family That (Eats) Prays Together Stays Together

The Family That (Eats) Prays Together Stays Together

Meaning:

The family that gathers frequently for prayer or meals is the one that is most tightly bonded.

Example:

Our family was undoubtedly close-knit since we gathered together at least once a week. As a saying goes, the family that (Eats) prays together stays together.

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English Proverbs - The Course Of True Love Never Did Run Smooth

The Course Of True Love Never Did Run Smooth

Meaning:

True love experiences highs and lows.

Example: 

Romeo and Juliet faced many difficulties in their relationship. The course of true love, it seems, never did run smooth.

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