1. Easy come, easy go. 💸
English: Easy come, easy go.
Finglish: Har chi rahaat be dast biyad, rahaat ham az dast mire.
Persian: باد آورده را باد می‌برد.
Meaning: Things gained easily are often lost easily.
Example:
💰 He won the money quickly, but spent it all in a week.
➡️ Easy come, easy go.
2. Out of sight, out of mind. 👁️
English: Out of sight, out of mind.
Finglish: Az del beravad har anche az dideh beravad.
Persian: از دل برود هر آنکه از دیده برفت.
Meaning: When we don’t see someone or something for a long time, we may forget about it.
Example:
📱 After moving abroad, they rarely talked.
➡️ Out of sight, out of mind.
3. Where there’s a will, there’s a way. 💪
English: Where there’s a will, there’s a way.
Finglish: Khastan tavanestan ast.
Persian: خواستن توانستن است.
Meaning: If you’re determined, you can find a solution.
Example:
🎓 She studied every day and passed the exam.
➡️ Where there’s a will, there’s a way.
4. Kill two birds with one stone. 🏹🐦🐦
English: Kill two birds with one stone.
Finglish: Ba yek tir do neshun zadan.
Persian: با یک تیر دو نشان زدن.
Meaning: Achieve two goals with one action.
Example:
🚶♂️📞 I called my friend while walking to work.
➡️ I killed two birds with one stone.
5. The grass is always greener on the other side. 🌱
English: The grass is always greener on the other side.
Finglish: Morgh-e hamsayeh ghazeh.
Persian: مرغ همسایه غازه.
Meaning: People often think others have a better situation.
Example:
🏠 He always thinks other jobs are better than his.
➡️ The grass is always greener on the other side.
6. Too many cooks spoil the broth. 👨🍳🍲
English: Too many cooks spoil the broth.
Finglish: Ashpaz ke do ta shod, ash ya shoor mishe ya bi-namak.
Persian: آشپز که دو تا شد، آش یا شور می‌شود یا بی‌نمک.
Meaning: When too many people try to manage the same task, the result may be poor.
Example:
🛠️ Everyone gave different instructions, and the project became confusing.
➡️ Too many cooks spoil the broth.
⭐ Quick Review
| English | Finglish | Persian |
|---|---|---|
| Easy come, easy go. 💸 | Bad avardeh ra bad mibarad. | باد آورده را باد می‌برد |
| Out of sight, out of mind. 👁️ | Az del beravad har anche az dideh beravad. | از دل برود هر آنکه از دیده برفت |
| Where there’s a will, there’s a way. 💪 | Khastan tavanestan ast. | خواستن توانستن است |
| Kill two birds with one stone. 🏹 | Ba yek tir do neshun zadan. | با یک تیر دو نشان زدن |
| The grass is always greener… 🌱 | Morgh-e hamsayeh ghazeh. | مرغ همسایه غازه |
| Too many cooks spoil the broth. 👨🍳 | Ashpaz ke do ta shod… | آشپز که دو تا شد، آش یا شور می‌شود یا بی‌نمک |
🌟 Practice Tip: Try making one sentence of your own with each proverb in English and Persian. This helps you remember both the meaning and the real-life usage.