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α2263Ἀνέμῳ διαλέγῃyou are talking to a wind[sc. A proverbial saying] in reference to those who are not heard. [Another] proverb [is]: "directions of winds"; "for locals know best not only the directions of the winds, according to the proverb, but …highshort
α2283Ἀνεῳγμέναι Μουσῶν θύραιthe Muses' doors have been opened[sc. A proverbial phrase] in reference to those readily sharing or receiving the finest things in their education.highshort
α2287Ἀνεπαρίασανthey broke treaties like the Parians[Meaning] they went into repentance. When the Parians were attacked by the Athenians, they asked first for an armistice to deliver the city, but then, expecting an alliance from somewhere, dissolved the agreements.highshort
α2308ἈνερίναστοςunripeA saying. In reference to those not holding onto what they may take. Also [sc. attested is the phrase] a)neri/nastos sukh= ["unripe fig"], one to which the erineoi have not been attached. An erineos …highmedium
α2310ἈνέρριπτονI was tossing in the air, they were tossing in the airI was/they were undertaking. Also [sc. attested is the phrase] "the die has been thrown"; in effect, has been put at risk. "So speak, as I have been tossed by you, your final throw …highshort
α2383Ἀνεῖναιto toss, to let go (up), to roll (dice)[Meaning] to let loose/let go. Also [sc. attested is the phrase] to roll a die, meaning to throw up a die.highshort
α2411Ἂν ἡ λεοντῆ μὴ ἐξικνῆταιIf you don't have the skin of a lion fasten on that of a foxThe sense [is]: if you clearly don't have the ability to ward something off, use trickery. And Homer [writes]: "either by trickery or by force." "Either openly or sneakily."highshort
α2424Ἀνὴρ ἀνδρὸς διαφέρειone man differs from another."For though the army of Lucullus was always seditious, Pompey, after taking this over, held them without their being seditious in any way."highshort
α2425Ἀνὴρ δὲ φεύγων οὐ νένει λύρας κτύπονa fleeing man does not await a lyre's soundA proverb in reference to those having to do everything hastily and quickly.highshort
α2430Ἀνὴρ ἔοικε ναῦς ἱκετεύειν πέτρανa man (who is) like a ship supplicating a rockA proverb in reference to those without feeling, from a metaphor of the ship running aground. Against the rock.highshort
α2477Ἀνίπτοις ποσίνwith unwashed feetMeaning with unready [feet], and without any preparation. And [there is] a proverb: 'climbing up the roof with unwashed feet', in reference to those coming ignorantly to some deeds and transactions. And Homer [writes]: …highshort
α2499Ἀνθ' Ἑρμίωνοςinstead of Hermione[sc. A proverbial phrase] in reference to those preserving shrines (?)similarly. For Hermione, a city in the Peloponnese, has an inviolate sanctuary of Kore and Demeter, so that it provided protection for suppliants.highshort
α2521Ἄνθρακες ὁ θησαυρὸς ἦσανthe treasure was ashesA proverb in reference to those hoping for good things but distressed as a result of how their hope for good things turned out.highshort
α2536Ἄνθρωπος ἀνθρώπου δαιμόνιονman (is) man's divinityA proverb in reference to those who are unexpectedly saved by a man and who are popular because of them. Also [sc. attested are the phrases] 'a man [like the] Euripos', 'fortune [like the] …highshort
α2544Ἂν μὴ παρῇ κρέα ταρίχῳ στερκτέονif there is no meat one must settle for smoked fishThe proverb recommends that it is necessary to be satisfied with what is available.highshort
α2570Ἄννος κρίβανονAnnos (and) the potter's ovenA proverb in reference to those discovering something new. For Annos was an Egyptian who contrived the potter's oven for the baking of bread.highshort
α2580Ἄνω καὶ κάτω(to search) up and down, high and lowTo move every stone.highshort
α2596Ἄνω ποταμῶν χωροῦσι πηγαίstreams are flowing up riversA proverb in reference to those acting or speaking in a contradictory manner, such as if the male prostitute were to claim that the temperate man was a male prostitute. For rivers flow down …highshort
α2601Ἀντ' ἀγαθῶν ἀγαθίδεςskeins of good thingsA proverb in reference to to those having a fine experience in return for their previous benefactions.highshort
α2637Ἀντ' εὐεργεσίης Ἀγαμέμνονα τῖσαν Ἀχαιοίthe Achaeans punished Agamemnon for benefactionThe proverb [is used] against those abusing benefactors, or indeed outraging [them].highshort
α2666Ἀντὶ κακοῦ κυνὸς σῦν ἀπαιτεῖςin exchange for a bad dog you are demanding a pigA proverb in reference to those demanding good things in exchange for bad.highshort
α2707Ἀντιπελαργεῖνto cherish in turnA proverb[ial term] in reference to those who exchange favours. Also [sc. attested is the related noun] a)ntipela/rgwsis ["cherishing-in-turn"]. Aristotle says that the story about storks is true; he says that bee-eaters also act …highmedium
α2712Ἀντὶ πέρκης σκορπίονa scorpion instead of a perchA proverb in reference to those choosing worse things instead of better.highshort
α2749Ἀντλεῖν ἀμφοτέραιςto draw [water] with bothIt leaves out "hands". A proverb in reference to those doing something with eagerness. Also [sc. attested is the phrase] a)ntlh/sate u(/dwr ["draw water"]; [sc. the verb there is used] with an accusative. "I …highshort
α2768ἈντρῶνεςAntronesA city in Thessaly. Also [sc. attested is a proverb] "Antronian donkey"; as very large ones occur in Antrones.highshort
α2778ἈνοινάριοςwinelessLike the common idiom. And [there is] a saying: "if he asks for wine, give him knuckles"; in reference to those asking for good things but receiving bad. The history [of this saying comes] …highshort
α2804Ἀξία ἡ κύων τοῦ βρώματοςthe bitch is worthy of her food[sc. A proverbial saying] in reference to those who get something according to their worth.highshort
α2815Ἄξιονproper, fine, worthyIs applied to what is just. Thus Demosthenes [uses the word]. Also [sc. attested is the phrase] a)/cion cu/lon ["fine timber"], [meaning timber] well and beautifully worked, good, beautiful. Aristophanes [writes]: "if you're caught …highmedium
α2819Ἄξιος λαβεῖν ὁ μισθόςthe wage [is] worth takingThis [is in reference to] those trained for beauty, meaning something like this: "the wage is worthy, so that [one should] take it." It is in Cratinus. Homer was the first to use this …highmedium
α2861Ἄπαγεstop! arrest![Used] with a genitive. [Meaning] cease [something], may it not happen! Alternatively arrest!, meaning employ [the procedure of] arrest [a)pagwgh/]. So Demosthenes [sc. mentions this]. And [there is] a proverb: "stop a stranger in …highshort