Proverbs are the essence of a language and the crystallization of the wisdom of a nation. Playing with proverbs can make people smarter, and using proverbs can add more points to your essays! Below are the high school English proverbs I compiled for you. I hope it will be helpful to you. High School English Proverbs Part 1

1. Happiness takes no account of time.

Happiness takes no account of time.

Happiness takes no account of time.

Explanation

This sentence can be used when writing all kinds of narratives. It is usually placed at the beginning of the last paragraph. It is often used in the "outing activities" category of Beijing volume scenario compositions. topic. Once a topic like "everyone goes out together, does something, and then goes home or goes back to school", you can write this sentence in the last paragraph of the article:

As the saying goes , happiness takes no account of time. After 3 hours' work, talk and laugh, a gorgeous sunset reminded us that it's time to return. Exhausted as we were, we felt our time and effort extremely worthwhile, for ...(here Write the meaning of the activity, such as "we devoted the whole afternoon to environmental protection.").

As the proverb goes, time flies by with joy. After three hours of hard work and laughter, the magnificent sunset told us that it was time to go home. Although we were very tired, we still felt that the time and energy were well spent, because... (Write the meaning of the activity here, such as "We dedicated the entire afternoon to environmental protection.").

In the Beijing exam, the 2008 test was about "going out to pick up garbage" and the 2009 test was about "going out to plant trees". This proverb and the above expressions can be used in the real questions of both years. Everyone must master it carefully and learn and apply it. !

2. Time and tide wait for no man.

Time is like a tide, rushing and waiting for no man.

Explanation

This sentence is an essential expression on the topic of "cherishing time". It can be placed at the beginning of the article or in the first sentence of the last paragraph.

"Time and tide wait for no man." What a truth it is! If the tide has receded, how can a sailor sail away for his voyage in the sea? Similarly, if the time has gone, how can we enrich our journey in our life?

"Time is like the tide, rushing and waiting for no one", what a truth! When the tide recedes, how can sailors continue sailing in the sea? Time goes by, you and me How to make the journey of life more brilliant?

Notes

1. In order to reflect the abundant emotions, two rhetorical questions are used here, forming a rather strict confrontation structure.

2. This sentence is equally wonderful in Chinese and English and is worth pondering: During the translation process, Brother Hui used a heavyweight technique in Chinese writing: using adjectives as verbs. Do you see where it is? Yes, it is this "Journey of Brilliant Life".

This is really a skill! There are many similar expressions. Brother Hui wrote a poem on the spot to teach you:

My Lonely Winter Night

To gentle your dawn< /p>

Moisten my eyes

Go to your colorful dusk

Disturbing the track of life

And making the stars of the universe small

I only look forward to meeting you

It is the sincerity that has not changed through vicissitudes of life

3. Small gains bring great wealth.

Translation Small gains bring great wealth. .

Explanation

This sentence is used to write about topics such as "accumulation" and "accumulating a little to make a lot". This topic, like "Cherish time" just now, belongs to the "wisdom of life" topic. In the future, similar writing patterns to the above can be applied to this type of topic:

"Famous quote+What a truth it is!+Rhetorical question 1+Rhetorical question 2."

Small gains brings great wealth. What a truth it is! How can one bite make a man fat? How can one's life be fulfilled through one sleepless night?

"Small benefits gather big wealth", what a truth this is ! How can you become fat by eating just one bite? How can you make your whole life more fulfilling by staying up all night?

Note: In fact, many famous quotes and proverbs can be said to be true. Multifunctional application. As long as you don't do something too outrageous! For example, the proverb above can be applied to "should middle school students take a nap?" "Wait for the composition.

4. Sweet discourse makes short days and nights.

Translation specifies short days and nights.

discourse n. discussion; conversation; speech

Huichang explained that "interpersonal relationships" is one of the common topics of written expression. When writing about "friendship", "getting along with classmates", "reducing disputes", "harmony" and other topics, this proverb is suitable:

Sweet discourse makes short days and nights. What a truth it is ! More often than not, it is because of a friendly talk that our life seems more enjoyable.

"Words are short-lived", this is such a truth! Often it is because of a friendly talk that our life seems more enjoyable.

We feel that life is so beautiful.

Here, we still apply this writing pattern: "Famous quote + What a truth it is! + Rhetorical question 1 + Rhetorical question 2." But the last two rhetorical questions have been replaced by one Emphatic sentences are used to explain proverbs. Remember, our principle is always: learn and apply!

5. Laugh at your ills, and save doctors' bills.

Explain that in topics such as "physical exercise and health" and "maintaining an optimistic attitude", the following sentences can be used directly after memorizing them:

Laugh at your ills, and save doctors ' bills. What a truth it is! More often than not, it is because of an optimistic smile that our life seems more enjoyable.

"Don't worry about illness and save medical expenses." What a truth this is ! Often it is because of an optimistic smile that makes us feel that life is so beautiful.

Note: Some students may say, Teacher, how come this sentence of yours is almost the same as the sentence above? Why do so many sentences in your explanation look similar? As everyone knows, this is exactly where Brother Hui’s good intentions lie. --Use the same or similar sentence patterns to achieve two effects: 1. Reduce everyone's recitation pressure; 2. Help you see the true face of a sentence pattern. Our slogan is: "Change the medicine without changing the soup, the composition will be resounding!" High School English Proverbs Part 2

1. Diligence is the mother of success.

Success comes from diligence.

2. God helps those who help themselves.

God helps those who help themselves.

3. Gold will not buy anything.

Gold is not everything.

4. No man can do two things at once.

One cannot do two things at once.

5. Nothing is difficult to the man who will try.

Nothing is difficult in the world, as long as you are willing to climb.

6. Wealth is nothing without health.

Without health, no matter how much money you have, it is useless.

7. Don't put off till tomorrow what should be done today.

Today's things will be done today.

8. Two heads are better than one.

Three heads are better than Zhuge Liang.

9. Actions speak louder than words.

Facts speak louder than words.

10. A friend in need is a friend indeed.

A friend in need is a friend indeed.

11. All things are difficult before they are easy.

Everything is difficult before they are easy.

12. An idle youth, a needy age. / A young idler, an old beggar.

A young man who does not work hard will make his old man sad.

13. Well begun is half done.

A good beginning is half done.

14. Health is happiness.

Health is happiness.

15. He laughs best who laughs last.

Who laughs last, who laughs best.

16. Failure is the mother of success.

Failure is the mother of success.

17. Where there is a will, there is a way.

Where there is a will, there is a way.

18. Practice makes perfect.

Practice makes perfect.

19. An apple a day keeps the doctor away.

An apple a day keeps the doctor away.

20. Health is above wealth.

Health is above wealth.

21. Kill two birds with one stone.

Kill two birds with one stone.

22. All beginnings are hard.

All beginnings are hard.

23. The early bird catches the worm.

The early bird catches the worm.

24. Easier said than done.

Easier said than done.

25. Think twice before you do,/Look before you leap.

Think twice before you do.

26. Do as the Romans do.

Do as the Romans do.

27. A good beginning is half done.

A good beginning is half done.

28. Knowledge is power.

Knowledge is power.

29. Facts speak plainer than words.

Facts speak plainer than words.

30. Confidence in yourself is the first step on the road to success.

Confidence is the first step on the road to success.

31. A thousand mile trip begins with one step.

A thousand mile trip begins with one step.

32. Unity is strength.

Unity is strength.

33. Time and tide wait for no man.

Time waits for no man.

34. Do nothing by halves.

Don’t give up halfway.

35. Business before pleasure.

Work first, entertainment later.

　36. Nothing is too difficult in the world if you set your mind into it.

　Nothing is too difficult in the world if you set your mind into it.

37. Don't judge by appearance.

Don't judge people by appearance.

38. Time flies.

Time flies.

39. Time is money.

Time is money.

40. Nothing seek, nothing find.

No pursuit, no gain.

41. A life without a friend is a life without a sun.

A life without friends is like a life without sunshine.

42. A life without a friend is a life without a sun.

Live and learn.

43. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.

All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.

44. Every advantage has its disadvantage.

Every advantage has its disadvantage.

45. Every advantage has its disadvantage.

Time is gone and will never come back.

46. All roads lead to Rome.

All roads lead to Rome.

47. Do it now.

The opportunity cannot be missed, and the time will never come again.

48. As one door closes, another door opens.

There is no dead end.

49. Honesty is the best policy.

Be honest and honest.