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What is the meaning of the following proverb?

An apple a day keeps the doctor away

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Small steps, like good nutrition, can prevent poor health

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What is the meaning of the following proverb?

April showers bring May flowers

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Even the most unpleasant occurences can bring about better things

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What is the meaning of the following proverb?

Beggars can’t be choosers

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People lacking other options are not entitled to be choosy

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What is the meaning of the following proverb?

The best things in life are free

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Good things in life such as love, health, and knowledge come at no cost

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What is the meaning of the following proverb?

Better late than never

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Better to do something after the deadline than to ignore it entirely

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What is the meaning of the following proverb?

Better safe than sorry

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Better to take preventative measures than to deal with the potential consequences

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What is the meaning of the following proverb?

A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush

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Things we already have in possession are more valuable than things we are uncertain of getting in the future

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What is the meaning of the following proverb?

Birds of a feather flock together

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People who are similar tend to be attracted to each other

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What is the meaning of the following proverb?

Carpe diem

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Latin for “Seize the day” - Live life to the fullest extent

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What is the meaning of the following proverb?

Close, but no cigar

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Even being almost correct is still incorrect

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What is the meaning of the following proverb?

Curiosity killed the cat

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People should not be nosy

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What is the meaning of the following proverb?

The devil is in the details

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When small details in plans are overlooked, they can cause greater problems later on

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What is the meaning of the following proverb?

Do unto others as you would have them do unto you

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Also known as The Golden Rule - Treat other people how you would like to be treated

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What is the meaning of the following proverb?

Don’t cry over spilt milk

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There’s no use crying over something that has already happened and cannot be changed

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What is the meaning of the following proverb?

Don’t judge a book by its cover

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Do not judge something based on how it looks

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What is the meaning of the following proverb?

Don’t look a gift horse in the mouth

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Never be ungrateful for any gift

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What is the meaning of the following proverb?

Don’t put all your eggs in one basket

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Never put all of your efforts into one thing, or you could lose it all

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What is the meaning of the following proverb?

The early bird catches the worm

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If you act early and don’t procrastinate, you will be successful

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What is the meaning of the following proverb?

Easy come, easy go

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Things easy to come by are easy to lose

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What is the meaning of the following proverb?

Every cloud has a silver lining

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Even misfortunes have positive aspects

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Which proverb means the following?

Small steps, like good nutrition, can prevent poor health

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An apple a day keeps the doctor away

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Which proverb means the following?

Even the most unpleasant occurences can bring about better things

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April showers bring May flowers

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Which proverb means the following?

People lacking other options are not entitled to be choosy

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Beggars can’t be choosers

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Which proverb means the following?

Good things in life such as love, health, and knowledge come at no cost

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The best things in life are free

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Which proverb means the following?

Better to do something after the deadline than to ignore it entirely

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Better late than never

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Which proverb means the following?

Better to take preventative measures than to deal with the potential consequences

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Better safe than sorry

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Which proverb means the following?

Things we already have in possession are more valuable than things we are uncertain of getting in the future

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A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush

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Which proverb means the following?

People who are similar tend to be attracted to each other

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Birds of a feather flock together

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Which proverb means the following?

Latin for “Seize the day” - Live life to the fullest extent

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Carpe diem

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Which proverb means the following?

Even being almost correct is still incorrect

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Close, but no cigar

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Which proverb means the following?

People should not be nosy

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Curiosity killed the cat

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Which proverb means the following?

When small details in plans are overlooked, they can cause greater problems later on

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The devil is in the details

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Which proverb means the following?

Also known as The Golden Rule - Treat other people how you would like to be treated

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Do unto others as you would have them do unto you

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Which proverb means the following?

There’s no use crying over something that has already happened and cannot be changed

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Don’t cry over spilt milk

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Which proverb means the following?

Do not judge something based on how it looks

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Don’t judge a book by its cover

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Which proverb means the following?

Never be ungrateful for any gift

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Don’t look a gift horse in the mouth

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Which proverb means the following?

Never put all of your efforts into one thing, or you could lose it all

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Don’t put all your eggs in one basket

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Which proverb means the following?

If you act early and don’t procrastinate, you will be successful

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The early bird catches the worm

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Which proverb means the following?

Things easy to come by are easy to lose

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Easy come, easy go

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Which proverb means the following?

Even misfortunes have positive aspects

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Every cloud has a silver lining

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What is the meaning of the following proverb?

Experience is the best teacher

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Personal experience is a more effective teacher than formal education

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What is the meaning of the following proverb?

Fish out of water

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If you are in a situation that is new and unfamiliar, you will act as if you were a fish out of water

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What is the meaning of the following proverb?

A friend in need is a friend indeed

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A friend who is there for you in a time of need is a true friend

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What is the meaning of the following proverb?

God helps those who help themselves

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God will help anyone already actively doing things for themselves

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What is the meaning of the following proverb?

The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence

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People always believe that someone else has a better life than their own

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What is the meaning of the following proverb?

Haste makes waste

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Rushing through a task leads to shoddy results

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What is the meaning of the following proverb?

Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned

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Nothing is angrier than a woman who has been rejected love

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What is the meaning of the following proverb?

If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again

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Persist despite any and all failures

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49
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What is the meaning of the following proverb?

If you can’t stand the heat, get out of the kitchen

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Don’t take on a task if you cannot handle its pressures

50
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What is the meaning of the following proverb?

Ignorance is bliss

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Being unaware of something can keep you content

51
Q

What is the meaning of the following proverb?

Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery

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Mimicking someone is the greatest compliment

52
Q

What is the meaning of the following proverb?

Knowledge is power

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The more you know, the more control you have

53
Q

What is the meaning of the following proverb?

Let bygones be bygones

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Forget old problems and move forward

54
Q

What is the meaning of the following proverb?

Let’s cross that bridge when we come to it

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Worry about potential problems when you actually come to them

55
Q

What is the meaning of the following proverb?

Look before you leap

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Know the task before agreeing to complete it

56
Q

What is the meaning of the following proverb?

Love conquers all

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Love trumps all problems

57
Q

What is the meaning of the following proverb?

Misery loves company

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Unhappy people derive pleasure from the unhappiness of others

58
Q

What is the meaning of the following proverb?

The more the merrier

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The more people participating, the more fun something will be

59
Q

What is the meaning of the following proverb?

Never put off until tomorrow what you can do today

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Don’t procrastinate

60
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What is the meaning of the following proverb?

No man is an island

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Everyone is dependent on others

61
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Which proverb means the following?

Personal experience is a more effective teacher than formal education

A

Experience is the best teacher

62
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Which proverb means the following?

If you are in a situation that is new and unfamiliar, you will act as if you were a fish out of water

A

Fish out of water

63
Q

Which proverb means the following?

A friend who is there for you in a time of need is a true friend

A

A friend in need is a friend indeed

64
Q

Which proverb means the following?

God will help anyone already actively doing things for themselves

A

God helps those who help themselves

65
Q

Which proverb means the following?

People always believe that someone else has a better life than their own

A

The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence

66
Q

Which proverb means the following?

Rushing through a task leads to shoddy results

A

Haste makes waste

67
Q

Which proverb means the following?

Nothing is angrier than a woman who has been rejected love

A

Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned

68
Q

Which proverb means the following?

Persist despite any and all failures

A

If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again

69
Q

Which proverb means the following?

Don’t take on a task if you cannot handle its pressures

A

If you can’t stand the heat, get out of the kitchen

70
Q

Which proverb means the following?

Being unaware of something can keep you content

A

Ignorance is bliss

71
Q

Which proverb means the following?

Mimicking someone is the greatest compliment

A

Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery

72
Q

Which proverb means the following?

The more you know, the more control you have

A

Knowledge is power

73
Q

Which proverb means the following?

Forget old problems and move forward

A

Let bygones be bygones

74
Q

Which proverb means the following?

Worry about potential problems when you actually come to them

A

Let’s cross that bridge when we come to it

75
Q

Which proverb means the following?

Know the task before agreeing to complete it

A

Look before you leap

76
Q

Which proverb means the following?

Love trumps all problems

A

Love conquers all

77
Q

Which proverb means the following?

Unhappy people derive pleasure from the unhappiness of others

A

Misery loves company

78
Q

Which proverb means the following?

The more people participating, the more fun something will be

A

The more the merrier

79
Q

Which proverb means the following?

Don’t procrastinate

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Never put off until tomorrow what you can do today

80
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Which proverb means the following?

Everyone is dependent on others

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No man is an island

81
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What is the meaning of the following proverb?

No rest for the weary

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No matter how tired you are, you must continue working

82
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What is the meaning of the following proverb?

A picture is worth a thousand words

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An image can conjure stronger emotions than words

83
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What is the meaning of the following proverb?

Out of sight, out of mind

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People and things not physically present become forgettable

84
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What is the meaning of the following proverb?

People who live in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones

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People shouldn’t criticize others if they commit similar acts

85
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What is the meaning of the following proverb?

Practice what you preach

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Follow the same advice that you give to others

86
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What is the meaning of the following proverb?

Silence is golden

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Silence is a virtue

87
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What is the meaning of the following proverb?

Slow but steady wins the race

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Consistent effort leads to success

88
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What is the meaning of the following proverb?

Strike while the iron is hot

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Take advantage of opportunities while they last

89
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What is the meaning of the following proverb?

There are plenty of fish in the sea

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There are plenty of people in the world willing to be in a relationship with you

90
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What is the meaning of the following proverb?

Time heals all wounds

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With time, people will forget arguments and recover from injuries

91
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What is the meaning of the following proverb?

Time is money

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When you’re not working, you’re actually losing money

92
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What is the meaning of the following proverb?

Two heads are better than one

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Two people solving a problem together are more effective than just one person

93
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What is the meaning of the following proverb?

A watched pot never boils

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Impatiently watching something makes it seem like it takes longer than it actually does

94
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What is the meaning of the following proverb?

When it rains, it pours

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When bad or good things happen, it seems to happen all at once

95
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What is the meaning of the following proverb?

When the going gets tough, the tough get going

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Overcome obstacles by putting in even more effort

96
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What is the meaning of the following proverb?

You can catch more flies with honey than with vinegar

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You can win more allies with compliments rather than aggression

97
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What is the meaning of the following proverb?

You can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make him drink

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You can give someone the necessary resources, but you can’t force them to act

98
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What is the meaning of the following proverb?

You can’t have your cake and eat it too

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A person’s desires are oftentimes conflicting

99
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What is the meaning of the following proverb?

You can’t take it with you

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No one can bring their wealth and possessions with them into the afterlife

100
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What is the meaning of the following proverb?

You’ve made your bed, now lie in it

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You must deal with the consequences of your actions

101
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Which proverb means the following?

No matter how tired you are, you must continue working

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No rest for the weary

102
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Which proverb means the following?

An image can conjure stronger emotions than words

A

A picture is worth a thousand words

103
Q

Which proverb means the following?

People and things not physically present become forgettable

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Out of sight, out of mind

104
Q

Which proverb means the following?

People shouldn’t criticize others if they commit similar acts

A

People who live in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones

105
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Which proverb means the following?

Follow the same advice that you give to others

A

Practice what you preach

106
Q

Which proverb means the following?

Silence is a virtue

A

Silence is golden

107
Q

Which proverb means the following?

Consistent effort leads to success

A

Slow but steady wins the race

108
Q

Which proverb means the following?

Take advantage of opportunities while they last

A

Strike while the iron is hot

109
Q

Which proverb means the following?

There are plenty of people in the world willing to be in a relationship with you

A

There are plenty of fish in the sea

110
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Which proverb means the following?

With time, people will forget arguments and recover from injuries

A

Time heals all wounds

111
Q

Which proverb means the following?

When you’re not working, you’re actually losing money

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Time is money

112
Q

Which proverb means the following?

Two people solving a problem together are more effective than just one person

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Two heads are better than one

113
Q

Which proverb means the following?

Impatiently watching something makes it seem like it takes longer than it actually does

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A watched pot never boils

114
Q

Which proverb means the following?

When bad or good things happen, it seems to happen all at once

A

When it rains, it pours

115
Q

Which proverb means the following?

Overcome obstacles by putting in even more effort

A

When the going gets tough, the tough get going

116
Q

Which proverb means the following?

You can win more allies with compliments rather than aggression

A

You can catch more flies with honey than with vinegar

117
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Which proverb means the following?

You can give someone the necessary resources, but you can’t force them to act

A

You can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make him drink

118
Q

Which proverb means the following?

A person’s desires are oftentimes conflicting

A

You can’t have your cake and eat it too

119
Q

Which proverb means the following?

No one can bring their wealth and possessions with them into the afterlife

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You can’t take it with you

120
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Which proverb means the following?

You must deal with the consequences of your actions

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You’ve made your bed, now lie in it

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