Common Sayings Quiz

A: I dropped my ice cream, and now I feel so bad!

B: Don't worry, _________________. Let's get another one.

• A watched pot never boils.

• Don't cry over spilled milk.

• You can't teach an old dog new tricks.

• Every cloud has a silver lining.

A: I'm thinking about investing all my savings into one company.

B: That's really risky. Remember, ________________.

• You can't lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink.

• You can't make an omelet without breaking a few eggs.

• Don't put all your eggs in one basket.

• Strike while the iron is hot.

A: I'm sure I'll get the promotion since they haven't announced anyone yet.

B: Don't get too excited just yet. ________________.

• Every cloud has a silver lining.

• Don't count your chickens before they hatch.

• A watched pot never boils.

• You can't teach an old dog new tricks.

A: I keep checking my phone for a text, but it's taking forever!

B: Relax and focus on something else. ________________.

• You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink.

• A watched pot never boils.

• You can't teach an old dog new tricks.

• Don't cry over spilled milk.

A: My grandpa refuses to try online banking.

B: That's not surprising. You know what they say, ________________.

• You can't teach an old dog new tricks.

• You can't make an omelet without breaking a few eggs.

• Every cloud has a silver lining.

• Don't count your chickens before they hatch.

A: I want to buy this expensive gadget, but I also want to save money.

B: You can't have it both ways. ________________.

• You can't have your cake and eat it too.

• You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink.

• Strike while the iron is hot.

• A watched pot never boils.

A: I missed the train, but I realized it gave me time to enjoy the beautiful view.

B: That's great! ________________.

• Don't cry over spilled milk.

• Every cloud has a silver lining.

• A watched pot never boils.

• You can't teach an old dog new tricks.

A: I'll wait for the perfect moment to start my project.

B: Don't wait too long. ________________!

• Strike while the iron is hot.

• You can't teach an old dog new tricks.

• A watched pot never boils.

• You can't have your cake and eat it too.

A: I encouraged him to apply for the scholarship, but he didn't even try.

B: Well, ________________.

• You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink.

• You can't make an omelet without breaking a few eggs.

• Every cloud has a silver lining.

• Don't cry over spilled milk.

A: I want to improve my grades, but I hate sacrificing my weekends to study.

B: Sometimes you have to make sacrifices. ________________.

• You can't teach an old dog new tricks.

• You can't make an omelet without breaking a few eggs.

• You can't have your cake and eat it too.

• A watched pot never boils.