Нет дыма без огня
With accent marks:
Нет ды́ма без огня́.
Translation:
There is no smoke without fire.
Meaning:
Well known expression reminds us that there is always a reason for everything. Even when it seems that things just happen by themselves, there is always a chain of thoughts, events and actions of people that brought to the current situation.
Other Russian proverbs
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You can't hide an awl in a bag.
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Time for business, an hour for fun.
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Береги платье снову, а честь смолоду
Start taking care of the dress while it's new, and of your honor while you are young.
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A fisherman sees a fisherman from afar.
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Better late than never.
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Одна голова хорошо, а две – лучше
One head is good, but two ones are better.
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Water wears away a stone.
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С волками жить – по-волчьи выть
Living with wolves means to howl like a wolf.
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