proverb 27:

1- a miss is as good as miles
used to say that although someone failed by only a small amount to do something, they were still unsuccessful --see also HIT-AND-MISS


2- a new broom is sweeps clean
used about someone who has just become the leader or manager of an organization and is eager to make changes

3- you can't teach an old dog new tricks
used to say that older people often do not want to change or cannot change the way they do things


4-where there's a will there's a way
SPOKEN used to say that if you really want to do something, you will find a way to succeed

5-when the cat's away (the mice will play)
used to say that when someone with authority is not near, other people do not do what they should do

6-beggars can't be choosers
SPOKEN used to say that when you have no money, no power to choose etc., you have to accept whatever is available