Idioms, Adages and Proverbs

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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My best friend has supported me through thick and thin.

What is the meaning of the underlined idiom?

• In good times and in bad times

• sometimes skinny, sometimes chubby.

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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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“Danny's family told him to “break a leg” right before he went up on stage.”

What does it mean by "break a leg?"

• It means telling someone to do whatever it takes like breaking legs just to win

• It means wishing someone a good luck.

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Troy: “Hey, I wonder what's down that street; it looks awfully dark and creepy.”

Damien: No way. “Let's not try to find out. Curiosity killed the cat.”

What is the meaning of the underlined proverb?

• The cat was killed there.

• You could be harmed by being too curious about or too interested in something that doesn’t concern you.

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Be kind to your parents – don't bite the hand that feeds you.

What is the meaning of the proverb?

• Don’t treat badly the person or people on whom you depend on, or who take care of you in some way.

• Don't hurt them by biting their hands

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CCSS.RL.3.7

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The admissions in this college get filled in very early. If you really want to enroll your son here then you should remember that the early bird catches the worm.

What is the meaning of the underlined adage?

• 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 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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“My car broke down again, but maybe it was a blessing in disguise; I've been wasting too much time driving around anyway.”

What is the meaning of the underlined idiom?

• 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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“I know you didn't mean to break my phone, so there's no use in crying over spilt milk now.”

Don't cry over split milk means that ___________

• The baby is crying because the milk has spilled on the floor.

• There's no reason to complain about something that can't be fixed.

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