adages and proverbs

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.

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

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

Don't burn your bridges.

• Learn how to cross bodies of water.
• It is never a good idea to make enemies.
• Loyalty is the most important quality.
• Your family will never insult you.

Under the weather

• go to sleep
• stop what you're doing
• not feeling well
• feeling great