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Common Proverbs #1

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    Explain these sayings and give an example
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  • A fool and his money are soon parted
    Foolish people do not know how to hold on to their money.
  •  15
  • All good things come to an end.
    Good experiences eventually come to an end.
  •  20
  • All’s well that ends well.
    As long as the outcome is good, problems on the way don’t matter.
  •  15
  • All that glitters is not gold.
    Things that look good outwardly may not be as valuable or good.
  •  15
  • A picture is worth a thousand words.
    It is easier to show or explain something through a picture than through words.
  •  10
  • Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
    What may seem beautiful to one person may not seem to another.
  •  20
  • Beggars can’t be choosers.
    People who depend on the generosity of others can’t pick what they get.
  •  25
  • Better late than never.
    It is better to get something (you desire) late than get it never.
  •  5
  • Blood is thicker than water.
    Relationships with family is stronger than other relationships.
  •  15
  • Curiosity killed the cat.
    One should mind own business.
  •  15
  • Don’t bite off more than you can chew.
    Don’t take more responsibility than you can handle.
  •  20
  • Don’t count your chickens before they hatch.
    Don’t make plans based on future events that may not happen at all.
  •  15
  • Early bird catches the worm.
    One who starts early on the work has higher chance of success.
  •  25
  • Give them an inch and they’ll take a mile.
    If you give someone a small amount of power or freedom to do something, they may try to get a lot more.
  •  15
  • If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.
    If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.
  •  20
  • If you can’t beat them, join them.
    If you can’t beat your opponent, then work alongside them for mutual benefit.
  •  10