work

All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.

used to say that

Two boys are half a boy, and three boys are no boy at all.

said to mean that

Let the cobbler stick to his last

it suggests

Business before pleasure.

expression empphasizing

Get a name to rise early, and you may lie all day.

signifies that

Good masters make good servants.

said to mean that

He that would eat the fruit must climb the tree.

used to say that

He works best who knows his trade.

means that

Head cook and bottle-washer.

said for

Self done is well done.

said to mean that

Such carpenters, such chips.

The work shows the workman.

said to mean that

To work with the left hand.

is used

Better to wear out than to rust out.

claims that

Works like a cat in cockle-shells

expression for

A young idler, an old beggar.

meaning

Constant occupation prevents temptation.

Elbow grease is the best polish.

said to mean that

The eye of the master does more work than both his hands

states that