Idioms, Adages, and Proverbs

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What does 'Better safe than sorry' mean?

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It is better to be cautious than to regret your actions.

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What does 'When the going gets tough, the tough get going' mean?

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Strong people can work through tough situations.

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What does 'A penny for your thoughts' mean?

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Someone is deep in thought and you'd like to know what they're thinking.

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What does 'Back to the drawing board' mean?

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It's time to create a new plan.

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What does 'Many hands make light work' mean?

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Helping others do big tasks makes the job faster and easier.

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What is an idiom?

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An idiom is a phrase that has a meaning different from the literal meaning of its words.

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What is a proverb?

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A proverb is a short, well-known saying that expresses a general truth or piece of advice.

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What is an adage?

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An adage is a traditional saying that expresses a common experience or observation.

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Give an example of an idiom.

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'It's raining cats and dogs' means it's raining heavily.

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Give an example of a proverb.

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'Actions speak louder than words' means what you do is more important than what you say.

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