(mnemonic) a mnemonic phrase to help remember the seven coordinating conjunctions in French

(informal) concerning, regarding, as for, as to, as far as ... is concerned

if memory serves, if my memory serves me correctly

the grass is always greener on the other side

every cloud has a silver lining; it's an ill wind that blows no one good (even a bad situation conceals some benefit)

Alternative form of faute avouée est à moitié pardonnée

a fault confessed is half redressed

the better is the enemy of the good; leave well enough alone

(informal) waste not, want not; everything has its use, nothing is wasted; nothing should go to waste

curiosity killed the cat