Adages and Proverbs

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What does the adage 'Don't count your chickens before they're hatched' mean?

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Don't assume something will happen before it actually does.

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What does 'a watched pot never boils' imply?

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Things you look forward to seem to take forever to happen.

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What is the meaning of 'Don't put all your eggs in one basket'?

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Don't risk everything on a single venture.

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What does 'let sleeping dogs lie' suggest?

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It is better not to restart an old argument.

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What does 'The early bird gets the worm' mean?

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If you start something early, you have a better chance of succeeding.

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What is an adage?

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A short, memorable saying that expresses a general truth or principle.

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What is a proverb?

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A simple and concrete saying that conveys a truth based on common sense or experience.

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Give an example of an adage that teaches patience.

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'Good things come to those who wait.'

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What does 'Actions speak louder than words' mean?

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What you do is more important than what you say.

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What is the meaning of 'Barking up the wrong tree'?

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To make a mistake in something you are trying to achieve.