Today's Expression - February

EXPRESSION	MEANING	SENTENCE
Every cloud has a silver lining	If you say that every cloud has a silver lining, you mean that every sad or unpleasant situation has a positive side to it. If you talk about silver lining you are talking about something positive that comes out of a sad or unpleasant situation.	Do not despair when facing a difficult situation as every cloud has a silver lining.
All that glitters is not gold	Do not be deceived by things or offers that appear to be attractive.	Do not be easily fooled by his sweet talk for all that glitters in not gold.
Don't put all your eggs in one basket	One should not risk everything he has in a single venture.	It is wise not to put all your eggs in one basket, otherwise you might lose everything you have if the business fails.
Any time means no time	When an event is not decided on or planned earlier it will never take place.	Let’s not procrastinate anymore or we might end up in a situation : any time means no time.
Between the devil and the deep sea	To choose between two equally bad alternatives in a serious dilemma.	It’s between the devil and the deep sea. Either you pay the fine or go to jail.
Where there's a will there's a way	When a person really wants to do something, he will find a way of doing it.	Do not give up easily and try your best because where there’s a will there’s a way.
A friend in need is a friend indeed	A friend who helps when one is in trouble is a real friend.	One can always count on him. He is responsible, kind and caring. He really fits the description of a friend in need is a friend indeed.
Empty vessels make the most noise	Those people who have a little knowledge usually talk the most and make the greatest fuss.	As an empty vessel makes the most noise, so is John, who actually knows nothing but likes to boast of his own cleverness.
Better late than never	To do something that is right, profitable, or good a little late is still better than not doing it at all.	Do not say it’s too late to practice a healthy lifestyle. Better late than never.
A bird in hand is worth two in the bush	Something that one already has is better than going after something seemingly more worthwhile that one may not be able to get.	Do not be greedy. Be contented and happy with what one has for a bird in hand is worth two in the bush.
Birds of a feather flock together	People of the same sort of character or belief always go together.	If you are lazy, you will always befriend people who are lazy too as birds of a feather flock together.
Charity begins at home	A person's first obligation should be to help the member of his own family before he can begin thinking of talking about helping others.	Charity begins at home, so help your poor and homeless relatives first before you think of donating money to the poor.
An idle brain is the devil’s workshop.	One who has nothing to do will be tempted to do many mischievous acts.	Make sure your time is always wisely occupied for a idle brain is the devil’s workshop.
A penny saved is a penny gained	By being thrifty one will be able to save up.	A penny saved is a penny gained so do not spend on things you want but do not need.
As you sow, so you shall reap	One will either enjoy or suffer the consequences of his earlier actions or inactions.	We must always take care of our health and avoid junk food for as you sow, so you shall reap.