Give a hen a perch and she'll want to sit higher. Used to describe people who, given an inch, take a mile — always wanting more than they've been given.

Leave the dog alone and the dog will give you two (in return). Meaning: if you don't bother someone, they won't bother you — and peace is its own reward.

God gave the child, He will also provide for the child. An expression of faith that the means to raise a child will come along with the child itself.

The Lord God gave teeth, He will give bread too. Means that if you have been given the capacity to eat, you will also be given something to eat — trust that …

Don't look a gift horse in the mouth. One should not find fault with something received as a gift.

Rain on Saint Margaret's Day (July 20) is bad for the nut harvest. A folk weather proverb linking the saint's feast day to agricultural predictions.

Rain on Saint Blaise's Day (February 3) means little hope for spring. A folk calendar proverb predicting a late or poor spring based on February weather.

Frequent rains in April foretell an abundant fruit harvest. A folk agricultural proverb about spring rainfall and its effect on crops.

Rains around Saint Michael's Day (September 29) promise healthy air in winter. A folk proverb linking autumn rainfall to winter health conditions.

Rain on the first or second of July foretells forty days of rain. A folk weather proverb predicting a prolonged rainy period based on early July conditions.

The devil never sleeps. A warning to stay vigilant, as evil or misfortune is always lurking and ready to take advantage of any lapse in attention.

The devil dressed in vestments and rings the bell for mass with his tail. Describes a hypocrite who puts on a pious or respectable appearance while their true …

The devil is in the details. Small, overlooked details can cause big problems — careful attention to particulars is essential.

For one who wants, nothing is difficult. Where there's a will, there's a way — determination makes any task achievable.

He wants to be a priest for the bread, not for heaven. Said of someone who pursues a vocation or noble calling purely for material gain rather than genuine …

Two roosters on one dunghill is one too many. Two dominant personalities or rivals cannot comfortably share the same space or position of authority.

Every mother finds her children dear. A mother's love is unconditional — she will always cherish her children regardless of their faults.

Too much for the cat, too little for the dog. Describes a situation where a portion or solution satisfies nobody — it's either too much or too little depending …

For the sake of company, the Gypsy let himself be hanged. Said of someone who goes along with others into a foolish or dangerous situation simply to not be left …

To God when there is fear. People turn to God (or religion) in times of danger or distress — equivalent to "there are no atheists in foxholes".

However many frosts there are before St. Michael's Day (29 September), there will be just as many in May. A folk weather proverb linking autumn frosts to spring …

Go to father for a penny, go to mother for a shirt. Each parent has their own role: the father handles money, the mother handles clothing and domestic care.

Pray to God, but don't offend the devil. A pragmatic folk saying advising caution: honour what is good, but don't needlessly provoke what is dangerous.

By St. Catherine's Day (25 November) it is time to put on new shoes. A seasonal proverb marking the onset of winter and the need for sturdier footwear.

Visit your sister every six years, your brother every three. A humorous proverb suggesting that family visits — especially to in-laws — need not be too …

The third time is the charm. If something has failed twice, try once more — success comes on the third attempt.

A widow is fine too, as long as she is young and healthy. A pragmatic proverb about remarriage, suggesting that a widow's youth and health matter more than her …

Even a fly is good for a dog. When one is hungry or desperate, even the smallest or most undesirable thing is welcome.

A fly is good for a dog when it is hungry. Hunger makes even the most unappetising thing acceptable.

A fly is good for a dog when there is no bread. In times of scarcity, one accepts whatever is available.

A fly is good for a dog when it flies into its belly by itself. The most humorous variant: even an accidental mouthful counts when you are starving.

A fly does for a dog, a turnip does for a peasant. Each creature makes do with what it has; humble food is still food.

Father's advice is good advice. A proverb affirming the value of parental — specifically paternal — wisdom and guidance.

A good wife is a crown to her husband. A proverb praising the value of a virtuous wife, who brings honour and dignity to her husband.

A good wife prides herself on cooking what her husband likes. A traditional proverb linking a wife's virtue to her culinary attentiveness to her husband's …

A well-matched marriage is paradise on earth. A proverb celebrating the happiness that comes from a compatible, harmonious union.

From a good nest comes good offspring. Children reflect the quality of their upbringing and family background.

God never forgets a good son. A proverb of religious consolation: virtue and filial piety are noticed and rewarded by God.

Good bread with salt, as long as it comes with goodwill. Simple food shared with a willing heart is worth more than a lavish feast given grudgingly.

Bread is good when you have no cake. Plain things become precious when better alternatives are unavailable.

A good custom — don't borrow it (keep it for yourself). Good habits and traditions should be maintained and not given away or abandoned.

A good joke is worth a tynf. A witty remark or clever jest has real value — it is worth paying for.

Good intentions alone are not enough — without action or good judgment, even well-meaning efforts can lead to bad outcomes.

Patience is rewarded — what is long delayed will eventually come. Even if something takes time, it will happen in the end.

You can push your luck only so far — eventually something will break. Used to warn against repeatedly taking risks.

You only have one mother — her love and care are irreplaceable. A reminder to cherish and respect one's mother.

Children should be seen and not heard — they have no say in adult matters. Often used humorously to silence children.

Today's celebration brings tomorrow's regret. A warning that excess or indulgence is followed by consequences.

Used to say that today is a bad day for something — nothing is going right. A humorous complaint about bad luck or poor results.

A list of things that are unwelcome or out of place: a hole in a sack, a guest in the pantry, sand in flour, water in a meadow, weeds in rye, anger in a monk's …