Adages and Proverbs

What does the advice, "When it rains, it pours" mean?

• In times of plenty, we must remember people who suffer more than we do.

• Light sprinkles generally turn into violent storms.

• The wetter you get, the harder it rains.

• When luck changes, it tends to change dramatically.

What does the proverb or adage, "A stitch in time, saves nine" mean?

• You should sew more.

• Don't talk badly about others or more people will talk about you.

• There is a hole but it can fixed if you start threading the needle.

• Stopping a problem when it starts will save you from a bigger one down the road.

"Don't throw the baby out with the bath water" would be said to someone when...

• They are considering starting all over again from the beginning.

• They want the baby to stop crying.

• Give the baby a bath.

• Accomplish two tasks with one action

If a person does not settle down to live in one place or accumulate any wealth, status or responsibilities, what adage or proverb might a wise person say to them?

• Every cloud has a silver lining.

• Beggars can't be choosers.

• A rolling stone can gather no moss.

• All that glitters is not gold.

When the going gets tough, the tough get going.

• The strongest people are good at meeting challenges.
• Making decisions is the biggest challenge in life.
• When life gets hard, we should let other people take over.
• It is difficult to find people who are truly strong.

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When one door shuts, another one opens.

• Second chances are very rare.
• Two things that appear similar can be opposites.
• We should keep doors closed when it is cold outside.
• There will always be new opportunities.

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The early bird catches the worm

• Birds eat a lot of worms when they are hungry
• Accomplish two tasks by one action
• Whoever arrives first has the best chance for success
• None of the above

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"The pen is mightier than the sword." What does this adage or proverb mean?

• Stories usually have happy endings.

• Writing is a more powerful tool than violence.

• The beginning is the same as the ending.

• We cannot control the way something ends.

An apple a day keeps the doctor away

• All other fruit is bad for you
• Doctors say to eat apples
• Eating healthy keeps you from getting sick
• Apple gummies do not count

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What does the adage or proverb, "Where there's smoke, there's fire" mean?

• Learn how to cross bodies of water.

• If there are signs something is happening, it's usually true.

• Loyalty is the most important quality.

• Your family will never insult you.