Expressions

Which expression means great things often start small?

• don't judge a book by its cover
• mighty oaks come from little acorns
• her bark is worse than her bite
• the grass is always greener on the other side

Which expression means to take a small reward instead of risking getting nothing?

• a bad penny always turns up
• spare the rod and spoil the child
• half a loaf is better than none
• a man is known by the company he keeps

This means have more than one plan in case things go wrong. 

• the buck stops here
• any port in a storm
• crossing that bridge when you come to it
• don't put all your eggs in one basket

Character is not revealed by your appearance?

• you can't judge a book by its cover
• it is never over until it is over
• a bad penny always turns up
• look before you leap

Which expression means you need to know things to get ahead in life?

• knowledge is power
• nothing ventured nothing gained
• spare the rod and spoil the child
• better safe than sorry

Which expression means bad decisions stay with a person for a long time?

• better safe than sorry
• here today, gone tomorrow
• a bad penny always turns up
• no man is an island

Which expression means something important now may not be so important in the future?

• here today, gone tomorrow
• the buck stops here
• look before you leap
• it's never over until it's over

Which expressions says that kids need discipline?

• knowledge is power
• a bad penny will always turn up
• spare the rod and spoil the child
• one good turn deserves another

Which expression means it is not always easy to appreciate what you have?

• the grass is always greener on the other side
• look before you leap
• the buck stops here
• half a loaf is better than none

Which expression means to do your best at all times?

• mighty oaks come from little acorns
• here today, gone tomorrow
• don't put all your eggs in one basket
• It's never over until it's over