A range of English Proverbs with explanation, listed in alphabetical order by phrase. This page contains English Proverbs that start with letter O.
1. Old habits die hard.
Explanation: It is difficult to break long-established habits.
2. Opportunity never knocks twice at any man's door.
Explanation: A chance once missed will not occur again.
3. Out of fullness of the heart the mouth speaks.
Explanation: Overwhelming feeling will express itself in speech.
4. Out the mouth of babes.
Explanation: Young children may sometimes speak with disconcerting wisdom.
5. One step at a time.
Explanation: Recommending cautious progression along a desired route.
6. Once bitten, twice shy.
Explanation: Someone who has suffered an injury will be in the future be very cautious of the cause.
7. Old sins cast long shadows.
Explanation: Current usage is likely to refer to the wrong done by one generation affecting its descendants.
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