# English Proverbs: * A cat may look at a king: An inferior isnt completely restricted in what they may do in the presence of a superior. * A chain is only as strong as its weakest link: The proverb has a literal meaning, although the weakest link referred to is figurative and usually applies to a person or technical feature rather than the link of an actual chain. - More explanation: An organization (especially a process or a business) is only as strong or powerful as its weakest person. A group of associates is only as strong as its laziest member. * ( A drowning man will ) Clutch at straws: Try any route to get out of a desperate situation, no matter how unlikely it is to succeed. * A fish always rots from the head down: When an organization or state fails, it is the leadership that is the root cause. * A fool and his money are soon parted: stupid people spend money without thinking about it enough
Posted on: Thu, 24 Apr 2014 10:27:32 +0000
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