IDIOMS AND PROVERBS

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What is an Idiom?

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A word or phrase that has a different meaning than what is being said.

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What is a Proverb?

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A short, well-known saying that expresses a general truth or principle.

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What does the idiom 'bite off more than you can chew' mean?

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To take on a task that is too big or difficult to manage.

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What does the proverb 'practice makes perfect' imply?

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Consistent practice leads to improvement and mastery.

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What does the idiom 'when pigs fly' signify?

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Something that will never happen.

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What is the meaning of the proverb 'a penny saved is a penny earned'?

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Saving money is just as valuable as earning money.

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What does the idiom 'in a pickle' mean?

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To be in a difficult or troublesome situation.

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What is the meaning of the proverb 'every cloud has a silver lining'?

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There is something good in every bad situation.

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What does the idiom 'break the ice' mean?

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To initiate conversation in a social setting.

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What does the proverb 'actions speak louder than words' imply?

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What you do is more important than what you say.