Adages, Idioms, & Proverbs

Adages, Idioms, & Proverbs

by Tinsley Carter

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What does the adage below mean?

The show must go on.

• Continue what you are doing, even if you have difficulties.

• The show will be on no matter what, rain, snow, or national security issue.

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What does the idiom below mean?

You're barking up the wrong tree.

• The dog is barking at a cat in a tree, but doesn't realize the cat isn't there.

• You're doing something that will not get the result you want.

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What does the proverb below mean?

Fortune favors the bold.

• You will be rewarded for being courageous.

• You will be rich if you do something super brave.

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What does the idiom below mean?

Don't beat around the bush.

• To avoid or not talk about something.

• Don't hit the bush with the stick, it will damage it.

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What does the adage below mean?

A picture is worth a thousand words.

• A picture can give you as much information as words can.

• You can sell a picture for $1,000 worth of words.

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What does the idiom below mean?

You've got the best of both worlds.

• You can live in two different worlds, and be the best you can be.

• You can take advantage of two different things at the same time. It's a win-win.

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What does the proverb below mean?

Hope for the best, but prepare for the worst.

• Hope that something positive will happen, but prepare that a negative or bad event may occur or happen.

• The best outcome is to win the lottery, but if you don't win, you have to prepare by going to school and getting an education so you can work.

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What does the adage below mean?

Well done is better than well said.

• Put in the effort to do something, don't just say you will.

• Actions don't mean anything.

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What does the idiom below mean?

Better late than never.

• It is OK to be late, especially to your job.

• It's better to do something late, than to not do it at all.

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What does the idiom below mean?

This is the best thing since sliced bread.

• Sliced bread is the best invention ever.

• Saying that something is the best invention in a long time.

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What does the proverb below mean?

Keep your friends close and your enemies closer.

• Make sure you know what your enemies are doing, so they can't hurt you.

• Become best friends with your enemies, after all, you might end up liking them!

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What does the adage below mean?

You get what you pay for.

• When you buy something cheap or inexpensive, it probably will fall apart, is not good quality.

• Whatever you pay for something, you can sell it for the same amount. For example, if you buy a candy bar for $50, you can sell it for $50!

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What does the adage below mean?

The early bird gets the worm.

• The birds who are up and out first will get to eat the most worms.

• Arriving first, or early, can increase your chances of success.

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What does the idiom below mean?

Don't bite off more than you can chew.

• Don't take on and try to do too much.

• When you're eating, if you take a bite that is too big, it will make you choke.

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What does the proverb below mean?

Stop and smell the roses.

• Relax and take time out of your busy schedule to enjoy life.

• When you pass a rose bush, you need to stop and smell them because it will make you relax.

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What does the proverb below mean?

There's no place like home.

• It is a quote from The Wizard of Oz, and it allows Dorothy to go home.

• Home is the best place.

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What does the adage below mean?

A penny saved is a penny earned.

• When you save your money, it adds up.

• When you save a penny, your parent or guardian will give you another to match it.

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What does the idiom below mean?

That was a blessing in disguise.

• Something that seemed like it was bad at first, actually turned out to be good.

• A blessing dressed up like Aquaman and gave you a truck.

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What does the idiom below mean?

We will cross that bridge when we come to it.

• The bridge we will cross is just ahead.

• We don't need to worry about a problem until we have to face it.