Adages and Proverbs

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What does the proverb 'Birds of a feather flock together' mean?

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People with similar interests or characteristics tend to associate with each other.

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Complete the proverb: 'Don’t count your __________ before they're hatched.'

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chickens

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What does 'Waste not, want not' imply?

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If you carefully save things, you will not find yourself in need of things.

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What does the saying 'let sleeping dogs lie' mean?

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It is better not to restart an old argument.

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What does 'don't throw the baby out with the bathwater' mean?

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Don't get rid of something completely because part of it is not perfect.

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What is an adage?

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A traditional saying that expresses a common experience or observation.

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What is a proverb?

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A short, well-known saying that gives advice or states a general truth.

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Give an example of an adage.

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A penny saved is a penny earned.

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What does the proverb 'Actions speak louder than words' mean?

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What people do is more important than what they say.

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What does 'A stitch in time saves nine' mean?

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Fixing a small problem right away can prevent it from becoming a bigger problem.