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Thai Proverbs
A. Bad seven times, good seven times B. To apply gold leaf to the back of a Buddha image C. Buddhist holy days do not take place only once D. A dog jealously guarding a fishbone E. Don't catch fish with both hands F. Forgore the sour for the sweet G. Escape from the tiger; meet the crocodile H. The tiger hiding its claws J. Excessive greed lost windfall K. Firing one shot and obtaining two birds |
English Proverbs
1. A dog has his day 2. You cannot eat your cake and have your cake (it) 3. Out of frying-pan into the fire 4. Every Cloud has a silver lining 5. He that eats the hard shall eat the ripe 6. To hide one's light under a bushel 7. To kiil two birds with one stone (bolt, sling) 8. Like a dog in the manger 9. To kill the goose that lays the golden eggs 10. To do good by stealth |
Answers : A-4, B-10, C-1, D-8, E-2, F-5, G-3, H-6, J-9 and K-7