Yiddish Sayings

You can’t make a silk purse out of a sow’s ear.

Don’t count your chickens before they hatch.

Every pot has its lid.

You can’t dance at two weddings.

A penny saved is a penny earned.

When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.

Don’t bite off more than you can chew.

If the shoe fits, wear it.

You can’t teach an old dog new tricks.

Too many cooks spoil the broth.

What goes around, comes around.

Actions speak louder than words.

When in Rome, do as the Romans do.

Better late than never.

A picture is worth a thousand words.

Don’t judge a book by its cover.

The early bird catches the worm.

Practice makes perfect.

Two heads are better than one.

It takes two to tango.

Where there’s smoke, there’s fire.

Better safe than sorry.

Time heals all wounds.

Every cloud has a silver lining.

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

A watched pot never boils.

Don’t cry over spilled milk.

The grass is always greener on the other side.

You can’t have your cake and eat it too.

You reap what you sow.

The squeaky wheel gets the grease.

Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.

You can’t make an omelette without breaking eggs.

Don’t throw the baby out with the bathwater.

You can’t make everyone happy.

The proof is in the pudding.

The devil is in the details.

You can’t have it both ways.

Love conquers all.

Don’t count your blessings before they hatch.

An apple a day keeps the doctor away.

You can’t shut the barn door after the horse has bolted.

A rolling stone gathers no moss.

You can’t judge a book by its cover.

When one door closes, another one opens.

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