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Proverbs Flashcards

Explore traditional English sayings and their modern meanings to sound more natural and expressive. (59 cards)

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Complete the proverb:

April showers…

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… bring May flowers.

This proverb means that difficult or unpleasant situations often lead to good things.

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Complete the proverb:

Beggars…

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… can’t be choosers.

This proverb means that when you have no choice, you must accept whatever is offered without complaining.

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Complete the proverb:

The best things in life…

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… are free.

This proverb means that the most valuable things, like love and happiness, don’t cost money.

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Complete the proverb:

Better late…

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… than never.

This proverb means it’s better to do something late than not do it at all.

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Complete the proverb:

Better safe…

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… than sorry.

This proverb means it’s better to be cautious and prevent problems than to regret not doing so later.

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Complete the proverb:

The devil is…

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… in the details.

This proverb means that small things in plans or projects can cause big problems if overlooked.

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Complete the proverb:

Do unto others…

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… as you would have them do unto you.

This proverb means to treat people the way you want to be treated.

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Complete the proverb:

Don’t cry…

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… over spilt milk.

This proverb means there’s no use worrying about things that have already happened and can’t be changed.

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Complete the proverb:

Don’t judge a book…

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… by its cover.

This proverb means you shouldn’t judge someone or something based only on appearance.

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Complete the proverb:

Don’t look a gift horse…

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… in the mouth.

This proverb means you shouldn’t criticize or question something you receive for free.

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Complete the proverb:

Don’t put all your eggs…

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… in one basket.

This proverb means you shouldn’t risk everything on a single opportunity or plan.

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Complete the proverb:

The early bird…

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… catches the worm.

This proverb means that people who act quickly or arrive early have an advantage.

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Complete the proverb:

Easy come…

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… easy go.

This proverb means that things obtained easily are often lost easily.

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Complete the proverb:

Every cloud has…

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… a silver lining.

This proverb means that every bad situation has a positive aspect.

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Complete the proverb:

Where there’s smoke…

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… there’s fire.

This proverb means that if there are signs of a problem, there probably is one.

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Complete the proverb:

Like a fish…

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… out of water.

This proverb means feeling uncomfortable or awkward in an unfamiliar situation.

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Complete the proverb:

A friend in need…

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… is a friend indeed.

This proverb means that a true friend helps you when you are in trouble.

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Complete the proverb:

The grass is always greener…

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… on the other side of the fence.

This proverb means that people tend to think others’ situations are better than their own.

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Complete the proverb:

Haste…

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… makes waste.

This proverb means that doing things too quickly can lead to mistakes and poor results.

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Complete the proverb:

If at first you don’t succeed,…

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… try, try again.

This proverb means to keep trying after failures until you succeed.

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Complete the idiom:

If you can’t stand the heat…

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… get out of the kitchen.

This proverb means if you can’t handle the pressure, you should leave the situation.

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Complete the proverb:

Imitation is…

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… the sincerest form of flattery.

This proverb means that copying someone is a way of showing admiration.

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Complete the proverb:

Misery…

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… loves company.

This proverb means that unhappy people like others to be unhappy too.

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Complete the proverb:

Don’t put off till tomorrow…

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… what you can do today.

This proverb means you should do tasks now rather than delay them.

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# Complete the proverb: No man is...
... an island. ## Footnote This proverb means that people need the support and companionship of others.
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# Complete the proverb: Ignorance is...
... bliss. ## Footnote This proverb means that not knowing about something can sometimes be better than knowing and worrying.
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# Complete the proverb: Knowledge is...
... power. ## Footnote This proverb means that having information gives you an advantage.
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# Complete the proverb: The more...
... the merrier. ## Footnote This proverb means that more people make an activity more enjoyable.
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# Complete the proverb: No rest for...
... the weary. ## Footnote This proverb means that even tired people must continue working.
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# Complete the proverb: People who live in glass houses...
... shouldn't throw stones. ## Footnote This proverb means you shouldn't criticize others if you have similar faults.
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# Complete the proverb: A picture is worth...
... a thousand words. ## Footnote This proverb means that an image can convey an idea more effectively than words.
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# Complete the proverb: Out of sight...
... out of mind. ## Footnote This proverb means that if you don't see someone or something, you forget about them.
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# Complete the proverb: Practice...
... what you preach. ## Footnote This proverb means you should do what you advise others to do.
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# Complete the proverb: Slow and steady...
... wins the race. ## Footnote This proverb means that consistent effort leads to success, even if progress is gradual.
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# Complete the proverb: Time heals...
... all wounds. ## Footnote This proverb means that people eventually recover from emotional pain over time.
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# Complete the proverb: Two heads are...
... better than one. ## Footnote This proverb means that working together is more effective than working alone.
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# Complete the proverb: When it rains...
... it pours. ## Footnote This proverb means that misfortunes or good fortunes often come all at once.
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# Complete the proverb: A watched pot...
... never boils. ## Footnote This proverb means that time seems to pass slowly when you're waiting for something.
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# Complete the proverb: You can lead a horse to water...
... but can't make it drink. ## Footnote This proverb means you can provide opportunities, but can't force someone to take them.
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# Complete the proverb: Fortune favours...
... the bold. ## Footnote This proverb means that people who take risks or act bravely are more likely to succeed.
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# Complete the proverb: There are plenty of fish...
... in the sea. ## Footnote This proverb means there are many other opportunities or people available.
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# Complete the proverb: Time is...
... money. ## Footnote This proverb means that time is valuable and should not be wasted.
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# Complete the proverb: You can't...
... take it with you. ## Footnote This proverb means you can't take your possessions with you when you die.
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# Complete the proverb: An apple a day...
... keeps the doctor away. ## Footnote This proverb means that eating healthy food helps prevent illness.
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# Complete the proverb: The squeaky wheel...
... gets the grease. ## Footnote This proverb means that the person who complains the most gets attention.
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# Complete the proverb: Absence makes...
... the heart grow fonder. ## Footnote This proverb means that being apart from someone makes you appreciate them more.
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# Complete the proverb: Actions speak...
... louder than words. ## Footnote This proverb means what you do is more important than what you say.
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# Complete the proverb: All’s fair...
... in love and war. ## Footnote This proverb means that in certain situations, any behavior is acceptable to achieve your goal.
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# Complete the proverb: Beauty is...
... in the eye of the beholder. ## Footnote This proverb means that what is beautiful varies from person to person.
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# Complete the proverb: Birds of a feather...
... flock together. ## Footnote This proverb means that people with similar interests tend to associate with each other.
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# Complete the proverb: Don’t bite...
... the hand that feeds you. ## Footnote This proverb means don't harm those who help or support you.
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# Complete the proverb: Good things come...
... to those who wait. ## Footnote This proverb means that patience leads to rewards.
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# Complete the proverb: Honesty is...
... the best policy. ## Footnote This proverb means that telling the truth is the best approach in the long run.
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# Complete the proverb: It takes two...
... to tango. ## Footnote This proverb means that certain activities or conflicts require two people.
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# Complete the proverb: Laughter is...
... the best medicine. ## Footnote This proverb means that being happy and laughing can help you feel better.
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# Complete the proverb: Necessity is...
... the mother of invention. ## Footnote This proverb means that needs inspire creative solutions.
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# Complete the proverb: One man’s trash...
... is another man’s treasure. ## Footnote This proverb means that something worthless to one person may be valuable to another.
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# Complete the proverb: Rome wasn’t built...
... in a day. ## Footnote This proverb means that great achievements take time.
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# Complete the proverb: The pen is...
... mightier than the sword. ## Footnote This proverb means that words and ideas can be more powerful than violence.
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