This document provides definitions and explanations for common English sayings and proverbs. It describes sayings such as "appearances can be deceiving" which means not to judge something by its outward appearance. It also explains sayings like "barking dogs never bite" which means not to fear those who make threats but don't take action, and "beauty is in the eye of the beholder" which means that beauty is subjective. The document provides short summaries for several additional common sayings and proverbs.