Proverbs

Question 1

A good friend is worth his weight in gold.

Answer 1

Chi trova un amico trova un tesoro.

Question 2

There’s no time like the present. (Don’t put off until tomorrow what you can do today.)

Answer 2

Chi ha tempo non aspetti tempo

Question 3

He who laughs last laughs best.

Answer 3

Ride bene chi ride ultimo.

Question 4

Starting is half the job.

Answer 4

Chi ben comincia è a metà dell’opera.

Question 5

If you want it done right, do it yourself. (He who works by himself does the work of three)

Answer 5

Chi fa da sè fa per tre.

Question 6

Every dog has his day (Life has its ups and downs)

Answer 6

Il mondo è di scale: c’è chi scende e c’è che sale.

Question 7

First in first served.

Answer 7

Chi tardi arriva male alloggia.

Question 8

The early bird catches the worm

Answer 8

chi dorme non piglia pesci

Question 9

slow and steady wins the race.

Answer 9

Chi va piano piano va sano e va lontano.

Question 10

Too many cooks spoil the broth

Answer 10

Troppi i galli a cantar non fa mai giorno.

Question 11

Better late than never

Answer 11

Meglio tardi che mai

Question 12

When the cats away the mice will play

Answer 12

Quando il gatto non c’è, i topi ballano.