PROVERBS: MEANINGS & ORIGINS OF MORE THAN 1500 POPULAR SAY. BY DKTODAY

How often have you been instructed to strike when the iron is hot? Or advised that a good name is better than precious ointment?
Or warned that all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy? Where do such colourful expressions originate and how did they
enter the English language?
Proverbs explains the meanings and origins of more than 1,500 traditional and contemporary sayings that make observations,
give advice, or impart life lessons.
Alphabetically arranged, entries include:
: A definition of the proverb : Examples of usage
: The origin of the proverb : Variations and alternative forms
: Proverbs expressing similar or opposite meaning
Two indexes enable readers to locate proverbs by keyword or theme. Exploring both arcane and widely recognized expressions,
Proverbs is a valuable resource for students, writers, and language lovers. Seek, and ye shall find!