Adages and Proverbs Practice

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What does the adage 'haste makes waste' mean?

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Don't rush or you will make a mistake.

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What is the meaning of 'All's well that ends well'?

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The result is what matters most.

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What does 'When it rains, it pours' imply?

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When luck changes, it tends to change dramatically.

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What does the proverb 'An apple a day keeps the doctor away' suggest?

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Eating healthy keeps you from getting sick.

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Idioms, proverbs, and adages are examples of what type of language?

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Figurative language.

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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 states a general truth or piece of advice.

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Give an example of an idiom.

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'Kick the bucket' means to die.

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What does 'Actions speak louder than words' mean?

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What you do is more important than what you say.

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What is the meaning of 'Barking up the wrong tree'?

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To make a wrong assumption or pursue a mistaken course of action.