Idioms, Puns, Adages

What is an adage?

• A short saying stating a general truth or piece or advice.

• Jokes that make a play with words and have different meanings.

What is a pun?

• A short saying stating a general truth or piece or advice.

• Jokes that make a play with words and have different meanings.

Is this a pun or adage?

Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.

• Pun

• Adage

Is this a pun or adage?

Many hands make light work.

• Pun

• Adage

Is this a pun or adage?

The marine biologist seminars were created for entertainment, but for educational porpoises.

• Pun

• Adage

Is this a pun or adage?

Things are not always what they seem.

• Pun

• Adage

Is this a pun or adage?

Slow and steady wins the race.

• Pun

• Adage

Is this a pun or adage?

On the surface of things, whales are always blowing it.

• Pun

• Adage

Is this a pun or adage?

A horse is a very stable animal.

• Pun

• Adage

Is this a pun or adage?

The pig got out again, but don’t worry - I tractor down.

• Pun

• Adage