- Don’t count your chickens before they are hatched. (Не считай цыплят, пока они не вылупились)
🍁 A young entrepreneur was boasting about his future profits to his friends. His wise friend reminded him: “Don’t count your chickens before they are hatched. First, you need to implement your business plan successfully.”
2. In autumn the livestock gets fatter and people get nice. (Осенью скот жиреет, а люди добреют)
🍁 During the autumn fair in the village, everyone was friendly and generous. A visitor remarked: “In autumn the livestock gets fatter and people get nicer – it’s true here!”
3. Save for a rainy day. (Откладывать на чёрный день)
🍁 The financial advisor told his client: “It’s wise to save for a rainy day. Autumn can bring unexpected expenses, and it’s better to be prepared.”
4. The yellow leaf brings nothing but grief. (Жёлтый лист не приносит ничего, кроме печали)
🍁 After losing his job, John felt depressed. His friend said: “I know it’s tough now, but remember, the yellow leaf brings nothing but grief – it’s just a temporary phase.”
5. Reap what you sow. (Что посеешь, то и пожнёшь)
🍁 After years of hard work, Sarah finally got promoted. Her colleague said: “You’ve been working hard for years, and now you’re reaping what you sow.”
6. Indian summer is a blessing. (Бабье лето – это благословение)
🍁 After a week of cold weather, the sun came out. The elderly neighbor said: “Thank goodness for Indian summer – it’s a blessing after the cold days.”
7.Autumn years are golden.(Осенние годы – золотые)
🍁 Retired Mary was traveling the world. Her grandchildren asked: “How do you manage it?” She replied: “Autumn years are golden – it’s the time to enjoy life.”
8. When it rains, it pours.(Беда не приходит одна)
🍁 After losing his keys, John’s car broke down. He sighed: “When it rains, it pours – first the keys, now the car!”
9.Autumn is the time of harvest. (Осень – время сбора урожая)
🍁 The farmer looked at his full barn and said: “Autumn is the time of harvest, and this year has been especially bountiful.”
10. Shake like a leaf.(Дрожать как лист)
🍁 Before the exam, Tom was nervous. His friend noticed: “You’re shaking like a leaf. Take a deep breath and calm down.”