Pride goes before a fall



Pride goes before a fall.

 and Pride goeth before a fall.
Prov. If you are too proud and overconfident, you will make mistakes leading to your defeat. (Biblical.) Sue: I'm the best student in my history class. I'm sure I can pass the exam without studying very hard. Sam: Be careful. Pride goes before a fall, you know.
See also: before, fall, goes, pride

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
FredrikFRED-rik (Swedish), FRED-reek (Finnish)Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish
Ike[aik]
Boleslav-Czech, Russian, Medieval Slavic
KaylynnKAY-linEnglish (Modern)
HarleyHAHR-leeEnglish
Mose-German