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 Two wrongs don't make a right

Definition

When someone has done something bad to you, trying to get revenge will only make
things worse.

Example

 Before you do that remember two wrongs don't make a right


 If she is going to revenge she have to know that two wrongs don't make a right

In Colombian Spanish.

Dos males no hacen un bien.


 When in Rome, do as the Romans.

Definicion

Act the way that the people around you are acting. This phrase might come in handy when
you're traveling abroad notice that people do things differently than you're used to.

Example

 When in Rome, do as the Romans; if you apply that you should be unnoticed
 Sara When in Rome, do as the Romans and you going to be accepted.

In Colombian Spanish.

Al pueblo que fueres has lo que vieres.


 The squeaky wheel gets the grease.

Definition

You can get better service if you complain about something. If you wait patiently,
no one's going to help you.

Example:

 Charlee the squeaky wheel gets the grease.

 In this office the squeaky wheel gets the grease.

In Colombian Spanish

El que no llora no mama


 When the going gets tough, the tough get going.

Definition

Strong people don't give up when they come across challenges. They just work harder.

Example:

 You can’t get everything easy Lili when the going gets tough, the tough get going.
 I can do everything because When the going gets tough, the tough get going

In Colombian Spanish

El que algo quiere algo le ha de costar.


 Fortune favors the bold.

Definition

People who bravely go after what they want are more successful than people who try to
live safely.

Example:

 Don’t be afraid the fortune favors the bold


 Sharon fortune favors the bold so everything is going to be fine.

In Colombian Spanish

El que no arriesga un huevo no saca un pollo.


 People who live in glass houses should not throw stones.

Definition

Don't criticize other people if you're not perfect yourself.

Example

 She is speaking a lot but remember people who live in glass houses should not
throw stones
 Dally People who live in glass houses should not throw stones so think before you
speak

In Colombian Spanish

El que tiene rabo de paja no se arrima a la candela,


 Keep your friends close and your enemies closer

Definition

If you have an enemy, pretend to be friends with them instead of openly fighting with them.
That way you can watch them carefully and figure out what they're planning.

Example:

 Sara is always speaking bad so I prefer keep my friends close and my enemies
closer.
 This is a war so keep your friends close and your enemies closer

In Colombian Spanish

Ten tus amigos cerca y tus enemigos aún más.

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