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Proverbs and sayings Meaning
1. Once beaten, twice shy A If someone is determined and motivated
enough, they can find a solution to any
problem or achieve any goal.
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2. Actions speak louder than B What is unfortunate or disadvantageous for
words. one person may benefit someone else.
3. No pain, no gain. C Success often comes to those who are willing
to take risks and pursue opportunities boldly.
4. There’s no smoke without D Patience is rewarded; positive outcomes will
fire eventually come to those who are patient and
persistent.
5. Every cloud has a silver E What a person does is more significant than
lining. what they say.
6. Don’t put all your eggs in F Good results take time to achieve - you should
one basket. not rush a job at the expense of quality.
7. Curiosity killed the cat. G If there are rumous about someone or
something, there’s usually a good reason for
it.
8. Rome wasn’t built in a day. H Being too nosy or inquisitive can lead to
trouble or danger.
9. Don’t cry over spilled I Doing something wrong to someone who has
milk. wronged you, does not make you innocent
10. Easy come, easy go. J It is easy to forget about someone/something
if you do not see them/it for a period of time.
11. All good things come to K There is something positive to be found in
those who wait. every negative situation.
12. Two wrongs don’t make a L Do not risk everything on a single opportunity
right. or option.
13. Fortune favours the bold. M Don’t dwell on past mistakes or accidents
that cannot be undone.
14. Kill two birds with one N Being cutious about something/someone
stone. you were hurt by previously.
15. The early bird catches the O From a bad situation to one that is worse.
worm.
16. What goes around comes P Things acquired or achieved easily are often
around. lost or devalued just as quickly.
17. Out of sight, out of mind. Q Accomplishing two tasks with a single
action.

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