Proverb

What is the meaning of 'Look before you leap'?

• Consider the possible consequences or danger before you act

• You shouldn't criticize others when you have similar faults

• Ability to survive in dangerous situation

• Be content with what you have than to risk losing everything by seeking more

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

• We should work hard to get money

• It is useful to save money

• When you got nothing, you got nothing to lose

• People of bad character corrupt all those with whom they come into contact

What is the meaning of 'Too many cooks spoil the broth'?

• Too many problems will appear if you are not careful

• When you got nothing, you got nothing to lose

• Too many people involved in trying to do something, the results won't be good

• Unpleasant things are said about something because there is a good reason for it

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What is the meaning of 'a cat has nine lives'?

• Ability to survive in dangerous situation

• People who are similar spend time together

• Ability to influence people

• Make good use of the opportunity while it lasts

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What is the meaning of 'a stitch in time saves nine'?

• Don't delay what you can do now

• Making money too quickly will make you lose it quickly as well

• If you don't know about something, you don't worry about it

• If you sort out the problem immediately, it may save a lot of extra work

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What is the meaning of 'a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush'?

• You soon forget people or things that are no longer present

• If you are patient, good things will come

• Be content with what you have than to risk losing everything by seeking more

• Never satisfied with what you have, explore more

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What is the meaning of 'A friend in need is a friend indeed'?

• We should be friend forever

• A person who helps at difficult time is truly a reliable person

• Friendship is the beauty of the world

• Your home is the most comfortable place in the world

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What is the meaning of 'like father like son'?

• Be strong like your father

• A son usually resembles his father

• Be a great father for your son

• The love of the parents will last forever

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What is the meaning of 'honesty is the best policy'?

• Be honest when you become an influential person

• Honesty will lead you to a happy life

• It's better to tell the truth than it is to lie

• A good policy will make everything better

What is the meaning of 'the early bird gets the worm'?

• Someone who finish everything that he starts will get better life

• You should never be late

• Success can be achieved by working hard

• People who wake up early have better chance of success