Though the sun shines, leave not your cloak at home.
Meaning: Unexpectedly harsh conditions can arrive suddenly, so maintain preparedness despite present comfort.
Origin: Recorded in A Dictionary of English Proverbs and Proverbial Phrases, an undated collection published in London by Whittaker & Co. around 1880 and credited to Thomas Preston. Its earlier history hasn't been traced.
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- Clouds that the sun builds up darken him. — What we create to serve our purposes can ultimately obscure our vision and hinder our goa…
- Cloudy mornings turn to clear evenings. — Difficult beginnings don't predict final outcomes; patience through hardship often yields…
- Even a clown clings to his cloak when it rains. — Self-preservation transcends social role; even those who entertain others prioritize surv…
- Cut your coat according to your cloth. — Live within your financial means rather than spending beyond what you can afford.
- Let not the cobbler go beyond his last. — Each person works best within their area of expertise; overstepping into unfamiliar domai…
From our idioms
- At træde i spinaten — To put your foot in it; to blunder.
- At score kassen — To make a big, easy profit.
- Olla pinna kireällä — To be on edge and short-tempered.