Sayings !

A  saying (dicho)  is  a well-known and wise statement, which often has a meaning that is different from the simple meanings of the words it contains. Here are  a few  examples: 

Too many chiefs and not enough Indians

If everybody wants to be the boss and nobody wants to work, then there are too many chiefs and not enough Indians.

When the cat’s away the mice will play.

When the authority figure is away, the subordinates are free to do what they want.

No pain, no gain

If you don’t make an effort and a sacrifice, you won’t achieve anything.

To see red

If you see red, you become angry; lose self-control.