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El libro Street Talk 3 - Una Mirada Más Cercana: Lección 13

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Street Talk 3
a friend in need is a friend indeed

used to imply that a true friend is someone who supports and helps one during difficult times, showing their loyalty and trustworthiness

Ex: When I lost my job and hit a rough patch, my best friend was there to lend a listening ear and offer support - it's true what they say, a friend in need is a friend indeed. 
(a|) little (knowledge|learning) is a dangerous thing

used to imply that having incomplete knowledge about something can lead to overestimating one's abilities or underestimating the complexity of the subject matter, which can be harmful

Ex: After reading a few articles, Laura thought she was qualified to give financial advice but her lack of expertise soon became clear, exemplifying how a little knowledge is a dangerous thing without full understanding. 
a penny saved is a penny earned

used to imply that saving money is just as valuable as earning money, as both contribute to increasing one's overall wealth

Ex: Jane's parents always taught her to be mindful of her spending and to save for the future.  She learned to look for deals and discounts and to avoid unnecessary purchases.  As the saying goes, a penny saved is a penny earned. 
a watched (pot|kettle) never boils

used to suggest that constantly monitoring or worrying about something can make it seem like it is taking longer to happen

Ex: She kept staring at the clock, waiting for the workday to end, but it felt like it was taking forever.  A watched pot never boils. 
(absence|distance) makes the heart grow fonder

used to suggest that being separated from someone or something can increase one's affection and appreciation for them

Ex: The woman had been away from her family for several months and realized that absence makes the heart grow fonder, as she felt a stronger emotional attachment to them upon her return. 
all is fair in love and war

used to imply that in certain situations, such as relationships or conflicts, people may be willing to take any action to achieve their goals, even if it is not morally or ethically right

Ex: He didn't mind breaking a few rules to get ahead, believing that all is fair in love and war when it comes to career advancement. 
all is well that ends well

used to imply that as long as a situation or event has a successful or satisfactory conclusion, any difficulties or problems that occurred along the way are ultimately unimportant

Ex: The company faced some setbacks in the development of their new product, but all is well that ends well as it became a best-seller and generated huge profits. 
beauty is (only|but) skin deep

used to imply that true beauty goes beyond superficial appearances and should be judged based on deeper qualities such as kindness, compassion, intelligence, and integrity

Ex: He may have been handsome, but that was not enough to make up for his lack of character. As they say, beauty is only skin deep. 
beggars cannot be choosers

used to suggest that in a state of desperation, one must accept whatever is available, rather than being selective or demanding

a buen hambre no hay pan duro

a buen hambre no hay pan duro

Ex: The unemployed man was offered a job that was not ideal, but he accepted it because beggars can't be choosers. 
better late than never

used to mean that it is better to take action or complete a task, even if it is delayed, rather than not doing it at all

Más vale tarde que nunca

Más vale tarde que nunca

Ex: I know I missed your birthday, but here's your gift now, better late than never. 
better safe than sorry

used to suggest that it is preferable to take precautions and be cautious in order to avoid problems or regret later on

Ex: She made sure to back up all her files before the system upgrade. Better safe than sorry. 
birds of a feather flock together

used to imply that people with similar interests or characteristics tend to associate with each other

Ex: The team worked well because birds of a feather flock together and they all had the same goals. 
blood is thicker than water

used to suggest that family bonds are stronger and more significant than other relationships, indicating that familial ties should be prioritized over friendships or other associations

Ex: Despite their occasional disagreements, the siblings always stood by each other's side, as they believed that blood is thicker than water. 
close but no cigar

used to refer to an attempt or a guess that was close to achieve success but failed to do so

por poco, por los pelos

por poco, por los pelos

crime does not pay

used to emphasize that engaging in illegal or unethical behavior may provide temporary benefits or rewards, but the negative consequences will always outweigh the gains

Ex: The con artist thought they could dupe people out of their money, but eventually their scheme fell apart, and they ended up in jail. It's true that crime does not pay. 
curiosity killed the cat, but satisfaction brought it back

used to imply that while excessive curiosity can have negative consequences, the pursuit of knowledge or exploration can also be rewarding and fulfilling despite the risks

Ex: Despite the danger, the explorers were curious about what lay beyond the mountains. They faced many challenges, but eventually made it to the other side. Curiosity killed the cat, but satisfaction brought it back. 
to {not} [count] {one's} chickens

to be cautious and not assume that something will succeed or happen as planned, as there is always a possibility of unforeseen obstacles or problems

no cantes victoria, no vendas la piel del oso

no cantes victoria, no vendas la piel del oso

Ex: Don't count your chickens just because the first test went well. 

No cantes victoria solo porque la primera prueba salió bien.

to [look] a gift horse in the mouth

to look for faults in a gift, favor, or opportunity that has been given to one, in a way that shows ingratitude

mirar el diente a caballo regalado, poner pegas a un regalo

mirar el diente a caballo regalado, poner pegas a un regalo

Ex: I know the room is small, but it's freedon't look a gift horse in the mouth. 

Sé que la habitación es pequeña, pero es gratis; no le mires el diente al caballo regalado.

to [put] all {one's} eggs in one basket

to only rely on one thing or person for achieving success without any alternatives in case it fails

depender de una sola opción, apostarlo todo a una sola carta

depender de una sola opción, apostarlo todo a una sola carta

Ex: The business put all its eggs in one basket by relying on a single supplier. 

La empresa lo apostó todo a una sola carta al depender de un único proveedor.

to [put] the cart before the horse

to not do things in order

empezar la casa por el tejado, hacer las cosas en el orden equivocado

empezar la casa por el tejado, hacer las cosas en el orden equivocado

Ex: Choosing a logo before deciding what the company does is putting the cart before the horse. 

Elegir un logotipo antes de decidir qué hace la empresa es empezar la casa por el tejado.

early to bed, (and|) early to rise

used to imply that maintaining a consistent sleep schedule, with sufficient hours of sleep can have a positive impact on one's health, productivity, and overall well-being

Ex: I used to be a night owl, but once I started going to bed earlier and waking up earlier, I found that I was able to accomplish so much more during the day. Early to bed, early to rise, as the saying goes. 
easy come, easy go

used to suggest that when something is obtained or achieved easily, it is often lost or wasted just as easily

Ex: He was careless with the prize money, and easy come, easy goit was gone before he knew it. 
every cloud has a silver lining

used to imply that even in difficult or negative situations, there is often something positive or hopeful to be found

Ex: Although my flight was delayed, every cloud has a silver lining - I was able to catch up on some work while waiting at the airport. 
every dog has its day

used to imply that everyone will eventually experience a moment of good luck or success, regardless of their current situation or status

a cada santo le llega su día

a cada santo le llega su día

Ex: The struggling musician finally got the big break he had been waiting for and landed a record deal, showing that every dog has its day. 
familiarity breeds contempt

used to suggest that the more familiar one becomes with someone or something, the more likely one is to develop a negative attitude or lack of respect toward them

Ex: Mark had always admired his boss, but after working for him for several years, he began to see his boss's weaknesses, and he started to develop a sense of contempt towards him, proving that familiarity breeds contempt. 
finders keepers (,losers weepers)

used to suggest that if someone finds something that is not theirs, they are entitled to keep it, and that the original owner has no claim to it

Ex: I found a $20 bill lying on the sidewalk, and since no one was around to claim it, I decided that finders keepers applied and kept it. 
haste makes waste (, and waste makes want|)

used to suggest that acting hastily or without proper consideration can lead to wasted resources or opportunities, which in turn can lead to a state of want or need

Ex: The chef reminded the kitchen staff that haste makes waste, urging them to take their time and be careful in their food preparation to avoid costly mistakes and wasted ingredients. 
he who laughs last, laughs (the|) (loudest|longest|best)

used to imply that the person who ultimately succeeds or triumphs in a situation will experience the greatest satisfaction, especially if they have faced obstacles or criticism from others

Ex: Despite facing criticism and doubt from his peers, the young inventor persevered and ultimately succeeded in creating a groundbreaking new technology - he who laughs last laughs loudest. 
honesty is the best policy

used to emphasize that it is always better to tell the truth, even if it may be difficult or inconvenient

Ex: "The mother reminded her child that honesty is the best policy, and encouraged him to tell the truth even if he was afraid of getting into trouble." 
if at first you do not succeed, try, try again

used to encourage individuals to continue trying even after experiencing failure or setbacks, with the belief that persistence and resilience are key to achieving success

Ex: The scientist's experiments failed many times before she finally achieved her breakthrough, but she kept trying with the belief that if at first you do not succeed, try, try again. 
it takes two to tango

used to imply that both parties involved in a situation or interaction are equally responsible for the outcome and must cooperate and contribute equally to achieve success

Ex: When negotiating a deal, both parties must be willing to compromise and work together, as it takes two to tango. 
live and let live

used to promote tolerance and acceptance of different lifestyles, opinions, or beliefs

Ex: I try to follow the motto live and let live in my work environment. 
(love of|) money is the root of all evil

used to imply that the love of money or excessive focus on wealth can lead to immoral or harmful actions

Ex: The wealthy businessman was so obsessed with making more money that he cut corners and engaged in shady deals, proving that money is the root of all evil. 
necessity is the mother of invention

used to say that when faced with a difficult situation or problem, people are motivated to find new solutions or innovations to overcome it

Ex: John had always been interested in technology and gadgets. One day, he found himself in a situation where he needed a specific tool that didn't exist. So he decided to create it himself. As the saying goes, necessity is the mother of invention. 
no news is good news

used to suggest that in the absence of any information, one can assume that everything is going well or according to plan

Ex: The doctor said he would call if the test results were abnormal, but no news is good news, and the patient assumed everything was fine. 
nothing ventured, nothing gained

used to imply that one must dare to take risks in order to achieve something or to be successful

quien no se arriesga no pasa la mar

quien no se arriesga no pasa la mar

Ex: Applying for the job might seem daunting, but nothing ventured, nothing gained. 
{one's} bark [is] worse than {one's} bite

used for saying that someone may appear threatening or aggressive, but their actions or behavior are not as harmful or severe as their words

Mucho ruido y pocas nueces, Solo mete miedo

Mucho ruido y pocas nueces, Solo mete miedo

Ex: I realized her bark was worse than her bite after meeting her. 

Al conocerla, vi que solo metía miedo.

practice makes perfect

used to imply that regular and persistent practice of a skill or activity is necessary in order to become proficient or skilled at it

Ex: When I started learning how to cook, my grandma told me that practice makes perfect, and encouraged me to keep trying different recipes. 
to [practice] what {sb} [preach]

to follow the advice or beliefs that one advocates to others, and to set an example through one's own actions

Ex: Practice what you preachdon't smoke if you tell your children not to smoke. 
seeing is believing

used to imply that people are more likely to believe something if they can see it or experience it for themselves, rather than relying on hearsay or second-hand information

Ex: Sarah was skeptical about the new product until she tried it herself, realizing that seeing is believing. 
(the|) early bird (catches|gets) the worm

used to imply that the person who starts their day or task early will have an advantage over those who start later or procrastinate

Ex: The early bird catches the worm, which is why he always gets the best opportunities. 
the more the merrier

a greater number of things or people involved or present, will make a situation more enjoyable

cuantos más, mientras más, mejor

cuantos más, mientras más, mejor

Ex: Add a few more games to the party; the more the merrier. 

Añade unos cuantos juegos más a la fiesta; cuantos más, mejor.

plenty of fish in the sea

used to comfort someone after a breakup, meaning there are many other potential romantic partners available

hay muchos más, ya llegará alguien más

hay muchos más, ya llegará alguien más

Ex: After the breakup, his friends reminded him that there are plenty of fish in the sea. 
there is more than one way to skin a cat

used to suggest that there are multiple paths to success, and that it is important to be open-minded and flexible in one's approach to problem-solving or achieving goals

cada uno tiene su manera de hacer las cosas

cada uno tiene su manera de hacer las cosas

Ex: Sarah's boss reminded her that there is more than one way to skin a cat when she was stuck on a project, and encouraged her to think outside the box and explore creative solutions. 
to [kill] two birds with one stone

to achieve two goals at the same time only by taking one action

matar dos pájaros de un tiro, lograr dos cosas de una vez

matar dos pájaros de un tiro, lograr dos cosas de una vez

Ex: By visiting his parents on the business trip, he killed two birds with one stone. 

Al visitar a sus padres durante el viaje de negocios, mató dos pájaros de un tiro.

variety is the spice of life

used to imply that it is important to seek out and embrace new experiences, activities, and pleasures in life to keep things interesting and enjoyable

Ex: He loved to travel and explore new places, believing that variety is the spice of life. 
to [cross] that bridge when {sb} [come|get] to it

to not worry about something beforehand and deal with it whenever it happens

verlo cuando llegue el momento, ocuparse de eso llegado el caso

verlo cuando llegue el momento, ocuparse de eso llegado el caso

Ex: She may refuse the offer, but let's cross that bridge when we come to it. 

Puede que rechace la oferta, pero ya lo veremos cuando llegue el momento.

(when|while) the cat is away (, the mice will play|)

used to suggest that people will often take advantage of the absence of authority or supervision to do things that they wouldn't do if they were being watched

Ex: The coach had to leave practice early, and the players took advantage of the situation by goofing off and not taking the drills seriously. When the cat is away... 
where there is a will, there is a way

used to emphasize that if a person is determined enough to do something, they will find a way to do it, regardless of the obstacles or challenges

Ex: Don’t give upwhere there’s a will, there’s a way, and you’ll find a solution. 
to [judge] a book by its cover

to form an opinion or make a judgment about something or someone based solely on its outward appearance or initial impression

juzgar por las apariencias, dejarse llevar por la primera impresión

juzgar por las apariencias, dejarse llevar por la primera impresión

Ex: He appeared confident and put-together, but when I got to know him better, I realized I had judged a book by its cover; he was actually quite insecure. 

El barrio parecía aburrido al principio, pero pronto aprendí a no juzgar por las apariencias.

you cannot teach an old dog new tricks

used to imply that older people are less adaptable to change and new ideas than younger people, as it is difficult or impossible to change someone's old behaviors or habits

Ex: I wish my boss would be more open to new ideas, but he's been doing things the same way for years. You know what they say, you cannot teach an old dog new tricks. 
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