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actions speak louder than words
actions speak louder than words
[věta]

used to say that people's actions show their true intentions or beliefs more clearly than their words

Ex: Actions speak louder than words when it comes to leadership. It's not enough to just talk about what needs to be done, you have to lead by example. 
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to [give|move|budge] an inch
to give an inch
[fráze]

(always negative) ‌to refuse to make even a slightest change to one's position, decision, etc.

neustoupit ani o píď, ani trochu nepovolit

neustoupit ani o píď, ani trochu nepovolit

Ex: The landlord wouldn't budge an inch on the rent. 
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to [let] bygones be bygones
to let bygones be bygones
[fráze]

to forgive past problems and stop focusing on old conflicts

Ex: They decided to let bygones be bygones and rebuild their friendship. 
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out of sight, out of mind
out of sight, out of mind
[fráze]

used to imply that people tend to forget about things or people that are no longer visible or present in their lives

Ex: Despite their best efforts to stay in touch, the couple found that they slowly drifted apart after spending several months in different countries. As the saying goes, out of sight, out of mind. 
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there [is] no accounting for [taste]
there is no accounting for taste
[věta]

used to imply that one can never understand why people's personal preferences drastically differ from one another, especially when compared to that of one's own

Ex: Even though the painting was considered ugly by some, it was sold for millions of dollars, proving that there is no accounting for taste. 
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the shoe is on the other foot
the shoe is on the other foot
[věta]

used to refer to a situation that has completely changed in one's favor

karta se obrátila, situace se obrátila v jeho prospěch

karta se obrátila, situace se obrátila v jeho prospěch

Ex: I remember how you used to patronize me, but the shoe is on the other foot now. 
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when in Rome, do as the Romans do
when in Rome, do as the Romans do
[věta]

used to advise individuals to adapt to local customs and practices when in an unfamiliar situation or culture

Ex: I was surprised to learn that in Japan, it's customary to remove your shoes before entering someone's home, but as the saying goes, when in Rome, do as the Romans do. 
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when it rains, it pours
when it rains, it pours
[věta]

used to suggest that when something bad happens, other bad things often happen in quick succession or in large numbers, making the situation seem even worse

Ex: Susan was having a terrible day - she overslept, burned her breakfast, and got a speeding ticket on the way to work. "Great," she muttered, "When it rains, it pours!" 
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