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Absence makes the heart grow fonder

being apart from someone you love makes you love them more; When she moved away for college, I realized that absence makes the heart grow fonder.

Actions speak louder than words

what people do is more important than what they say; He promised to help, but actions speak louder than words - he never showed up.

There's no point crying over spilt milk

there's no point in getting upset over something bad that's happened when you can't change it; I know you're disappointed about missing the exam, but there's no point crying over spilt milk.

Don't put all your eggs in one basket

it is not a good idea to put all your efforts or all your money into one project as, if it fails, you may lose everything; You should invest in different companies - don't put all your eggs in one basket.

Many hands make light work

a job is done quickly and easily if plenty of people help; Let's all work together to clean the house - many hands make light work.

Blood is thicker than water

family relationships are stronger than any other relationships; Even though we fight sometimes, blood is thicker than water and I'll always support my sister.

Too many cooks spoil the broth

if too many people work on something, they will spoil it; We have too many people giving advice on this project - too many cooks spoil the broth.

People who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones

people shouldn't criticise other people for faults that they have themselves; You shouldn't judge her parenting when your own kids misbehave - people who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones.

It's the last straw that breaks the camel's back

something is the last in a series of unpleasant events, and which finally makes you feel that the situation cannot continue; After all the problems we've had, losing this contract was the last straw that breaks the camel's back.

While the cat's away, the mice will play

when the person in authority is not there, other people will not do what they should do; The students were noisy because while the cat's away, the mice will play.

Take care of the pennies and the pounds will take care of themselves

if you don't waste small sums of money, you'll end up with plenty of money; She saves every small amount - take care of the pennies and the pounds will take care of themselves.

Birds of a feather flock together

people who have similar characters or interests will often choose to spend time together; All my friends love reading just like me - birds of a feather flock together.

A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush

it's better to keep what you have rather than to risk losing it by trying to get more; I'll take this job offer rather than wait for a better one - a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.

The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence

other people always seem to be in a better situation than you; She thinks other jobs are better, but the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence.

All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy

someone who spends all their time working becomes a boring person; You need to take some time off - all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.