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| out of sight out of mind
| Something which is easily forgotten when you can no longer see it
| I meant to read that book, but as soon as I put it down, I forgot about it. Out of sight, out of mind.
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| don't count your chickens before they are hatched
| don't make plans based on uncertain events
| Do you think that Bill is going to offer you a promotion this month?" Reply: "I won't count my chickens until they are hatched.
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| don't look a gift horse in the mouth
| don’t question the value of something you have received for free
| This shirt you gave me is not my favorite brand. Reply: "Don't look a gift horse in the mouth!
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| Dry Spell
| a period of time without success
| Sam is a great sportsman, though lately he's been having a bit of a dry spell
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| every cloud has a silver lining
lining  подклад(ка)
| difficult times always lead to better days
| I found a new job after all, and I like this one even better than the last
нет худа без добра
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| get up on the wrong side of the bed
| to have a bad day
| Don't start yelling at me just because you got up on the wrong side of the bed.
встать не с той ноги
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| great minds think alike
| people with great minds think like each other
| I was just thinking to call you, then the phone rang and it was you calling me. Reply: Great minds think alike.
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| haste makes waste
haste спешка
| when we do things too quickly we are likely to end up with poor results
| You should always take your time and check your numbers very carefully; haste makes waste.
поспешишь - людей насмешишь
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