Idioms, Adages, Proverbs

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What is an Idiom?

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A figure of speech that has a different meaning than what it says.

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What does 'Slow and steady wins the race' mean?

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Taking your time and having patience is better than rushing through something.

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What does 'don't judge a book by its cover' mean?

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You shouldn't judge a situation by how it looks like on the outside.

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What is an adage?

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A wise saying about something that is believed to be true in a culture.

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What does 'break a leg' mean?

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Good luck!

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What is a proverb?

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

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What does 'the early bird catches the worm' mean?

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Those who start early or take action first have an advantage.

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What is the difference between an idiom and a proverb?

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An idiom is a phrase with a figurative meaning, while a proverb is a short saying that conveys a general truth.

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What does 'actions speak louder than words' mean?

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What someone does is more important than what they say.

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that compares two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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