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A new law in an old village won’t do.

A new law in an old village won’t do. — One of the meanings of this proverb could be… used to say that it is not good to impose new rules where there is a lot of tradition. (A rough translation of a Bulgarian proverb)

Don’t look a gift horse in the mouth.

Don’t look a gift horse in the mouth. — One of the meanings of this proverb could be… When you receive a gift, be grateful for your good fortune and don’t examine the gift to look for defects or to assess its value. (A rough translation of a Bulgarian proverb)

Talk of the devil – and the devil appears.

Talk of the devil – and the devil appears. — One of the meanings of this proverb could be… Saying bad things about stuff, will most likely happen. (A rough translation of a Bulgarian proverb)

Measure thrice, cut once.

Measure thrice, cut once. — One of the meanings of this proverb could be… Plan carefully. (A rough translation of a Bulgarian proverb)

Hasty work – shame for the craftsman.

Hasty work – shame for the craftsman. — One of the meanings of this proverb could be… Haste makes waste. (A rough translation of a Bulgarian proverb)