Live and Learn: Current English Proverbs, Explained

by Mohammed Attia, Jason Marino, Dorothy Bayern

Proverbs are a set of long-lasting, tried, and tested pieces of wisdom that gained popular appeal and passed on through generations. This collection contains more than 1,300 proverbs. Our approach in the selection of the proverbs is based on frequency counts, allowing us to discard a large number of obsolete and outdated proverbs that are abundant in other collections, even recently published ones. The explanations of proverbs follow a consistent structure. Each proverb is explained with a general opening statement, followed by an example situation or more illustrative details. We also provide an explanation of difficult words or the literal meaning when there is a hidden allegory.

171 pages, Hardcover

Published January 26, 2023