My Grandfather's Yiddish Sayings
Here are some great Yiddish saying that both of my grandfathers used to
tell me, and others ones I've collected, too!
Do you know any others? E-mail me at (morgan@westegg.com) and let me know!!!
What did your grandparents used to tell you???
If God were living on earth, people would break his windows. If we all pulled in one direction, the world would keel over. When you have no linen, you save the laundry bill Your health comes first--you can always hang yourself later. When it falls, it falls butter side down If you ever need a helping hand you'll find one at the end of your arm. Worries go better with soup than without. The wagon rests in winter, the sleigh in summer, the horse never. If a man is destined to drown, he will drown even in a spoonful of water. The best baker among the cobblers is Yankele the tailor New! If you spit upwards, you're bound to get it back in the face. A man cannot jump over his own shadow. One fool makes many fools All signs are misleading. A chip on the shoulder indicates wood higher up. You can throw a cat whoever you want, it always falls on its feet. If each one sweeps before his own door, the whole street is clean. Ask about your neighbors, then buy the house One should not send a cat to deliver cream Flattery sits in the parlour when plain dealing is kicked out of doors. My Favorites | New additions Alphabetical order | Original Yiddish · My Favorites · New additions · Alphabetical order · Original Yiddish |