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It’s a good mind to continue the proverb. Little-known endings to famous sayings

It’s a good mind to continue the proverb. Little-known endings to famous sayings

Many people in everyday life use certain sayings, proverbs and other examples of folk wisdom that have been created over the years, centuries and have developed into a whole layer of culture of the Russian people. But due to current circumstances, we do not know all the sayings completely. Some sayings and proverbs have survived to this day in a shortened version. The meaning is already clear to everyone, but the continuation, the ending of the saying, is also interesting. It’s never too late to learn and experience new things, as they say, so the sayings in their full form should be read and remembered. Still, this is folk wisdom, after all. And the full versions of famous sayings are quite interesting.

Full versions of proverbs

A raven will not peck out a crow's eye, but will peck it out and not pull it out.

The dust is a column, the smoke is a rocker, but the hut is not heated, not swept.

An old horse will not spoil the furrows, and it will not plow deep.

Horses die from work, but people grow stronger.

The hen pecks every grain, and the whole yard is covered in droppings.

Fear has big eyes, but they see nothing.

They ate the dog and choked on its tail.

Bad luck is the beginning - there is a hole, there will be a gap.

The ward is crazy, but the key is lost.

My tongue - my enemy - prowls before my mind, looking for trouble.

Hunger is not an aunt - she won’t bring you a pie.

The fisherman sees the fisherman from afar, so he avoids them.

Even if a fool likes a stake, he puts two of his own.

Young people scold and are amused, and old people scold and get angry.

Neither fish, nor meat - neither caftan, nor cassock.

Miracles in the sieve - there are many holes, but nowhere to jump out.

The lip is not a fool - the tongue is not a shovel.

Whoever remembers the old is out of sight, and whoever forgets is both.

The hand washes the hand, but both itch.

For a beaten person they give two unbeaten ones, but they don’t take much.

Alone in the field is not a warrior, but a traveler.

A new broom sweeps in a new way, but when it breaks, it lies under the bench.

For a drunk, the sea is knee-deep, and the puddle is up to his ears.

Goal is like a falcon, but sharp as an axe.

You're as lucky as a drowned man on Saturday - you don't have to heat the bathhouse.

Two boots in a pair, both left.

If you chase two hares, you won’t catch a single wild boar.

All right, but the knot is here.

Old age is not a joy and youth is disgusting.

After literary evenings at school, we were assigned to prepare a report on proverbs and sayings over the weekend. My daughter and I scoured the Internet and found a lot of interesting things. I knew that many of our well-known proverbs are used in an abbreviated version, and I even knew the continuation of some. But I still discovered a lot of new and even unexpected things.

Hunger is not an aunt - it won’t feed you with a pie. I’ll solve someone else’s trouble with my hands, I won’t apply my mind to mine.
My mouth is full of trouble, but there is nothing to eat
The apple doesn't fall far from the tree, but it rolls far
A hand washes a hand, and both are clean (a thief hides a thief)
Neither fish nor meat, nor caftan nor cassock
You can't hide an awl in a bag, you can't hide a girl under lock and key
My tongue - my enemy - prowls before my mind, looking for trouble
Chickens don't peck for money - no money and no chickens
Fear has big eyes, but they don’t see anything.
A spoon is on its way to dinner, and then there’s even a bench
The sea is knee-deep for a drunk, and the puddle is up to his ears
Miracles in a sieve: there are many holes, but nowhere to jump out
All men are brothers, like Cain and Abel
The hen pecks one grain at a time and is full (another option - and the whole yard is covered in droppings)
Horses die from work, but people grow stronger
An old horse won’t spoil the furrows, but it won’t plow deep either.
Whoever remembers the old is out of sight, and whoever forgets is out of both eyes
The master is afraid of the work, but another master is afraid of the work
A new broom sweeps in a new way, but when it breaks, it lies under the bench
Pound water in a mortar and there will be water
Dog in the manger: does not eat itself, and does not give it to the cattle
Don’t open your mouth to someone else’s loaf, but get up earlier and start your own
Crazy chamber, but the key is lost
Passed fire, water and copper pipes, but got to hell in the teeth
Where it is thin, there it breaks, where it is thin, there it is flogged.
There is nowhere to put money, there is nothing to buy a wallet with
You're as lucky as a drowned man on Saturday - you don't have to heat the bathhouse
A friend in need is known like gold in fire.
Two boots in a pair, both on one foot
He ate the dog in this case and choked on his tail
There is a black sheep in a family, and because of the black sheep, everything is not pleasing
Dust is a pillar, smoke is a rocker, but the hut is not heated, not swept
Goal like a falcon and sharp as a razor
Know ours - the last penny is an edge (or “a penny will seem like a ruble edge”)
Young people scold and have fun, old people scold and get angry
My tongue is my enemy! Before the mind speaks!
When they hit you on your right cheek, turn your left, but don’t let them hit you
It’s not all Maslenitsa, there will be Lent too
A double-edged sword: it hits here and there
We support ourselves like poles with your prayers
It's young and green - I'm told to take a walk
The lip is not a fool, the tongue is not a spatula - it knows where it is sour, knows where it is sweet
My mouth is full of trouble, but there is nothing to bite
The legs feed the wolf - The legs carry the hare, the teeth feed the wolf, the tail protects the fox
Wait for the benefit by putting your teeth on the shelf!
And eat fish and ride on a taratayka
Love is evil, you will love a goat, and goats take advantage of this
And a mosquito will knock down a horse if a bear helps
Our business is small (veal) - I ate and went to the nook
The woodpecker is not sad that he can’t sing, the whole forest can already hear him
The rooster also thought about marrying the cook, but ended up in the soup
A fisherman sees a fisherman from afar, so he goes around
Grow big, don't be a noodle, stretch a mile, but don't be simple!
Work is not a wolf, it won’t run into the forest, so you have to do the damned thing
Bread and salt on the table - and the table is a throne, and without a piece of bread and the table is a board
A dog's life: you need to lie, but there is nothing to eat
Bad luck is the beginning: there is a hole, there will be a hole
If you want to live, know how to revolve around your own spine and family tree
The grave will correct the hunchback, but the club will correct the stubborn
There is safety in numbers, and the traveler
The sable is small, but it is worn on the head; the camel is large, but it carries water
the fish rots from the head, but they clean it from the tail
A long nose is not a reproach; if you fall, it’s a support
The spool is small, but expensive, the bug is small, but stinking (turns out it's just a saying!)
Grandmother was wondering, and said in two: Either it’s raining or it’s snowing, or it’s going to happen, or it’s not going to happen. (The slogan is just right for Hydromet!)
There is no law for fools if it is written, then it is not read, if it is read, then it is not understood, if it is understood, then it is not so.
Old age is no joy If you sit down, you won’t get up; if you run, you won’t stop.
You're chasing two hares - not one wild boar you won't catch it

And these proverbs completely changed their meaning for me:

A healthy mind is rare in a healthy body
Repetition is the mother of learning, the consolation of fools
If you drive more quietly, you will be further away from where you are going.
Poverty is not a vice, but twice as bad.

And the option about “Live forever, learn to live, die a fool” - “Live forever, learn to live”

When we use well-known catchphrases in our speech, for example from literary classics or popular films, we often do not even finish them. Firstly, most often we see from the face of the interlocutor that we read the same books and watched the same films, and it is clear to us that we understood each other. Secondly, many phrases are so recognizable to everyone that the second half of them has not been said for a long time. But another generation will come and will think that all wisdom is only in this short phrase, not knowing about its understatement, losing the original meaning! This happened with many sayings and proverbs. We pronounce them, thinking that their meaning is clear to us from the cradle, but... Apparently, our ancestors also did not bother to finish them, leaving us as a legacy only their first halves...

Let's try to look for the original meaning by returning the endings to the proverbs. Let's start with proverbs that have lost only part of their meaning: everything seems to be correct, but something is missing, something is unsaid.

Hunger is not my aunt won't bring you a pie.

Don’t open your mouth to someone else’s loaf, Get up early and start your own business.

Take it out and put it down; give birth, give it to me.

Small spool but precious; The stump is large and rotten.

Young people scold and amuse themselves, and the old people scold and rage.

Everything is clear with these proverbs - there is only some inconsistency in them, and the returned part strengthens the meaning of folk wisdom. It is more difficult with those proverbs and sayings, the meaning of which has completely changed with the loss of their second part!

How often have we heard from adults in childhood: "In a healthy body healthy mind!"? It seems that the meaning is beyond doubt, and we repeat the same thing to our children, for example, forcing them to do morning exercises. But originally it sounded like this: “A healthy mind in a healthy body is a rare occurrence.” That's exactly what he wrote Decimus Junius Juvenal, Roman satirist poet, in his Satires. This is what it means to take words out of context, which many people abuse nowadays. The meaning, it turns out, was completely different!

The drunken sea is knee-deep– it’s clear that a drunk person doesn’t care about anything, but in reality? The drunken sea is knee-deep, and the puddle is head over heels.

Crazy room! This means he is a very smart person, and his opinion is worth listening to. What if we return the ending? Uma chamber, yes the key is lost!

Repetition is the mother of learning! Well, what other meaning could there be? And you ask Ovid, these are his words: "Repetition is the mother of learning" and the refuge of donkeys (the comfort of fools).”

The meaning of many proverbs without their missing part is completely unclear! Why would this be said: “ Lucky, as a drowned man". But if you restore the entire text, then everything will fall into place:

How lucky Saturday to the drowned man - There is no need to heat the bathhouse! So luck is only on the side of those who drowned on Saturday - they won’t have to heat the bathhouse, saving money on the household!

The chicken pecks at the grain - that is, every task is done little by little , but return the ending and everything will appear in a different light . The chicken pecks at the grain , and the whole yard is covered in droppings!

As soon as new management appears at work and begins innovations, someone is sure to say: “A new broom sweeps in a new way!” But the whole point is in the second half: “A new broom sweeps in a new way, and when it breaks, it’s lying under the bench.”

When, for example, previously unknown like-minded people meet, who are passionate about the same thing or people of the same profession, they say : "Birds of a feather flock together". But in reality it was: "Birds of a feather flock together, That’s why he avoids it.” After all, where one is already fishing, the other has nothing to do!

Here are still unknown endings to famous proverbs.

Grandmother [ I was wondering] said in two [ Either it’s raining or it’s snowing, or it’s going to happen, or it’s not].

Poverty is not a vice [ and twice as bad].

A raven will not peck out a crow's eye [ and he’ll peck it out, but won’t pull it out].

It was smooth on paper [ Yes, they forgot about the ravines, and walk along them].

Goal like a falcon [ and as sharp as an ax].

Hunger is not my aunt [ won't bring you a pie].

Lip no fool [ tongue is not a shovel].

Two of a Kind [ yes both left].

Girlish shame - to the threshold [ stepped over and forgot].

The master's work is afraid [ and another master of the matter].

Road spoon for dinner [ and there at least under the bench].

At least a fool has some fun [ he puts his two].

For a beaten two unbeaten they give [ it doesn't hurt to take it].

If you chase two hares, not a single one [ wild boar] you won't catch it.

The hare's legs are [ The wolf's teeth are fed, the fox's tail is protected].

[AND] matter of time, [ And] fun time.

A mosquito won't knock down a horse [ until the bear helps].

Whoever remembers the old is out of sight [ and whoever forgets - both].

The hen pecks at the grain [ and the whole yard is covered in droppings].

Down and Out trouble started [ there is a hole, there will be a hole].

Young people scold and amuse themselves [ and the old people scold and rage].

Don’t open your mouth to someone else’s loaf [ get up early and get started].

Every day is not Sunday [ there will be a post].

The woodpecker is not sad that he cannot sing [ the whole forest can already hear him].

Alone in the field is not a warrior [ and the traveler].

The horses are dying from work [ and people are getting stronger].

A double-edged sword [ hits here and there].

Repetition is the mother of learning [ consolation for fools].

Repetition is the mother of learning [ and a refuge for lazy people].

The drunken sea is knee-deep [ and the puddle is head over heels].

Dust in a column, smoke in a rocker [ but the hut is not heated, not swept].

Grow big, [ Yes] don't be a noodle [ stretch a mile, don't be easy].

If you get along with the bee, you'll get some honey [ If you get in touch with a beetle, you'll end up in manure].

Seven troubles - one answer [ eighth problem - nowhere at all].

Dog in the manger [ lies there, doesn’t eat on her own and doesn’t give it to the cattle].

An old horse won't ruin the furrow [ and it won’t plow deep].

Fear has big eyes [ they don't see anything].

Uma chamber [ yes the key is lost].

Bread on the table - and the table is the throne [ and not a piece of bread - and a table].

Miracles in a sieve [ there are a lot of holes, but nowhere to jump out].

Sewn-covered [ and the knot is here].

My tongue is my enemy [ before the mind prowls, seeks troubles].

Neither fish, nor meat, [neither caftan, nor cassock].
Two boots in a pair, [both left].
At least the fool has a lot of fun, [he puts two of his own].
The hand washes the hand, [and they both itch].
Lucky as a [Saturday] drowned man [no need to heat the bathhouse].
A raven won’t peck out a crow’s eye [and it will peck it out and not pull it out].
Hunger is not an auntie [she won’t bring you a pie].
For a beaten person they give two unbeaten ones [but they don’t take too much].
If you chase two hares, you won’t catch a single [boar].
Whoever remembers the old is out of sight [and whoever forgets is both].
The hen pecks every grain [and the whole yard is covered in droppings].

The young people scold and are amused [and the old people scold and get angry].
A new broom sweeps in a new way [and when it breaks, it lies under the bench].
Alone in the field is not a warrior [but a traveler].
Horses die from work [and people grow stronger].
The drunken sea is knee-deep [and the puddle is up to his ears].

A fisherman sees a fisherman from afar [that’s why he avoids them].
An old horse will not spoil the furrows [and will not plow deeply].
Fear has big eyes [but they don’t see anything].
Miracles in a sieve [there are many holes, but nowhere to jump out].
It's hidden [and the knot is here].
My tongue is my enemy [it prowls before the mind, seeks trouble].
You can’t hide an awl in a bag [you can’t hide a girl under lock and key].
My tongue is my enemy [it prowls before the mind, seeks trouble].
Chickens don't peck for money [no money, and no chickens].
A spoon is on its way to dinner [and then at least under a bench].
A healthy mind in a healthy body [is rare].
All people are brothers [like Cain and Abel].
Horses die from work [and people grow stronger].
The master is afraid of the work [and another master is afraid of the work].
Pound the water in a mortar [there will be water].
The dog is in the hay [doesn’t eat itself and doesn’t give it to the cattle].
Don’t open your mouth to someone else’s loaf [but get up earlier and start your own].
Uma chamber [yes the key is lost].
It went through fire, water and copper pipes [yet hit the devil in the teeth].
Where it’s thin, that’s where it breaks [where it’s bad, that’s where it gets torn].
Lucky as a drowned man [swimmed and swam, and drowned on the shore].
A friend is known in trouble [like gold in fire].
Two boots in a pair [yes, both on one foot].
In this case, he ate the dog [and choked on his tail].
There is a black sheep in a family [and because of the freak, everything is not pleasing].
Dust is a column, smoke is a rocker [but the hut is not heated, not swept].
Goal like a falcon [and sharp like a razor].
Know our [last penny - edgewise].
It’s not all Maslenitsa [there will be Lent].
It's a double-edged sword [it hits here and there].
With your prayers [we prop ourselves up like poles].
It’s young and green [ordered to take a walk].
The lip is not a fool [the tongue is not a shovel].
My mouth is full of trouble [and there is nothing to bite].
It’s a dog’s life [you need to lie, but there’s nothing to eat].
Bad luck is the beginning [there is a hole, there will be a gap].
The grave will correct the hunchback [and the stubborn one - a club].
Repetition is the mother of learning [and a haven for fools].

Not everyone knows that we remember and speak many of the sayings and proverbs familiar to us from childhood in a shortened form: but the full text sometimes conveys a completely different meaning. For example:

* Two boots in a pair, both on one foot

* He ate the dog in this case and choked on his tail

* All people are brothers, like Cain and Abel

* The chicken is pecking at the grain... but the whole yard is littered.

* An old horse won’t ruin the furrow... but it won’t plow deep either!

* There is a freak in the family, and because of the freak, everything is not pleasing.

* Horses die from work, but people grow stronger

* Dust in a column, smoke in a rocker, but the hut is not heated, not swept

* Goal like a falcon, but sharp as a razor

* Know ours - the last penny - edge-on

* Young people scold - they have fun, old people scold - they get angry

* The hare's legs are carried, the wolf's teeth are fed, the fox's tail is protected

* Do everything you can and - come what may

* In a healthy body there is rarely a healthy mind

* For a drunk, the sea is knee-deep, and the puddle is up to his ears

* Whoever remembers the old will have an eye out, and whoever forgets will have both eyes out

* Hunger is not an aunt, but a dear mother

* Fear has big eyes, but they don’t see anything.

* Miracles in a sieve, but there are many holes, but nowhere to jump out.

* A spoon is on its way to dinner, and then at least for a bench.

* The master is afraid of the work, but the master of the work is afraid.

* My tongue is my enemy! Before the mind speaks!

* A new broom sweeps in a new way, but when it breaks, it lies under the bench

* When they hit you on your right cheek, turn your left, but don’t let them hit you

*Pound water in a mortar and there will be water!

* Hunger is not an aunt - she won’t slip you a pie.

* The dog lies in the hay, does not eat itself and does not give it to the cattle.

* Not all the cats will have Maslenitsa and Lent

* A double-edged stick that hits here and there

* For a drunk, the sea is knee-deep, and the puddle is up to his ears

* We support ourselves with your prayers like poles.

* Young and green - told to take a walk

* Don’t open your mouth to someone else’s loaf - get up first and start your own.

* My tongue, my enemy, searches before my mind and seeks trouble.

* The hand washes the hand, but both are itching.

* Neither fish, nor meat, nor caftan, nor cassock.

* The lip is not a fool, the tongue is not a shovel

* Your mouth is full of trouble, but there is nothing to bite.

* A dog's life: you need to lie, but there is nothing to eat.

* Bad luck is the beginning: there is a hole, there will be a gap.

* Uma chamber and the key is lost.

* Chickens don’t peck for money - no money and no chickens.

* There is nowhere to put money - there is nothing to buy a wallet with.

* You can’t hide an awl in a bag, and you can’t hide a girl under lock and key

* A raven will not peck out a crow's eye, but will peck it to death

* The apple doesn't fall far from the tree, but it rolls far!

* I’ll take away someone else’s trouble with my hands, I won’t apply my mind to mine

* Where it’s thin, that’s where it breaks, and where it’s thin, that’s where it’s torn

* Horses don’t roam for food, they don’t seek good for good

* A friend in trouble is known like gold in fire

* Lucky as a drowned man - he swam, swam, and drowned on the shore!

* Went through fire, water and copper pipes - but hit the devil in the mouth

* The grave will correct the hunchback, but the club will correct the stubborn one

* Live forever and learn, but you will still die a fool

There are even proverbs with changed words, for example: You, God, are of no use to me. Instead of: On you, poor thing, which is worthless to me.

The word “wretched” - beggar - left the language, and the word was replaced, and with it the meaning/

And another: I got caught like chickens in cabbage soup. Instead: I got caught like chickens being plucked.
Because they make broth from chickens, but not cabbage soup.