Rodgers Dictionary of Proverbs
A foreign cock can never crow in a foreign
country.
A foreign language is more easily learned
in the kitchen than at school.
A foreign language is more easily learned
in the kitchen than at school.
A foreigner scratches you where you do not
itch.
A foreigner should be well-behaved.
A foreseen disaster should not kill the
handicapped.
A forest cannot be cut with a broken axe.
A forest is in an acorn.
A forest would want to be burned by its
own wood.
A forgetful head makes a weary pair of
heels.
A fortress is made of more than one stone.
A fortress on its guard is not surprised.
A fortress surrenders from within.
A fortunate man may be anywhere.
A fortune-teller would never be unhappy.
A fou man and a hungry horse haste hame.
A foul foot makes a son wemb.
A foul mouth must be provided with a
strong back.
A fowl does not forget where it lays its
eggs.
A fox barks not when he would steal the
lamb.
A fox borrows the tiger’s might.
A fox distances itself from a crazy pup.
A fox does not smell his own stench.
A fox is in trouble because of his own pelt.
A fox is known by his tail.
A fox is not caught twice in the same snare.
A fox is not caught twice in the same trap.
A fox smells its own lair first.
A fox smells its own stink first.
A fragrant bloom is not necessarily a
beautiful flower; an orator may not be a
crackerjack.
A frantic struggle does not cool down
serious situations.
A frequent accounting, a long friendship.
A friend - one soul, two bodies.
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A friend advises in his interest, not yours.
A friend at hand is better than a relative at
a distance.
A friend at one’s back is a safe bridge.
A friend by you is better than a brother far
off.
A friend in a way is better than a penny in
the purse.
A friend in court is worth a penny in purse.
A friend in need is a friend indeed
A friend in need is a friend indeed.
A friend in the market is better than money
in the chest.
A friend in time of need is a friend indeed.
A friend is a poem.
A friend is better than money in the purse.
A friend is easier lost than found.
A friend is known in time of need.
A friend is known when needed.
A friend is like a poem.
A friend is like a source of water during a
long voyage.
A friend is like a water source for a long
journey.
A friend is not known but in need.
A friend is not known till he is lost.
A friend is one soul in two bodies.
A friend is one who knows every thing
about you and still wants to be your
friend.
A friend is one who warns you.
A friend is someone who doesn’t like the
same people you do.
A friend is someone who walks by your
side.
A friend is someone you share the path
with.
A friend is the one that lends a hand during
the time of need.
A friend is to be taken with his faults.
A friend is worth more than a brother.
A friend made is a road paved; an enemy
created is a wall built.
A friend that will go to the scaffold with
you.