graphic with the words most used in English proverbs
Αρχείο ετικετών: proverbs
English Proverbs to “sleep on” them
The early bird catches the worm
Meaning
Success comes to those who prepare well and put in effort.
Origin
This is first recorded in John Ray’s A collection of English proverbs 1670, 1678:
“The early bird catcheth the worm.”
Clearly, the title of the work indicates that this was considered proverbial even in the 17th century.
Strike the iron while is hot