Meaning of Idioms and Proverbs

The things we do are more important than the thigns we say we will do. As the saying goes __________________________.

• practice makes perfect

• a still tongue keeps a wise head

• action speaks louder than words

• practice what you preach

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Don't play in the rain or else you will fall sick. As the saying goes _______________________________.

• prevention is better than cure

• slow and steady wins the race

• learn to walk before you run

• practice makes perfect

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If too many people are involved in the task, it will not be done well. As the saying goes ________________________.

• a friend in need is a friend indeed

• practice makes perfect

• too many cooks spoil the broth

• easier said than done

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My father has always stayed in a good health with his habit of eating fruits everyday. As the saying goes _______________________.

• the old monkey gets the apple

• one bad apple spoils the bunch

• don't upset the apple chart

• an apple a day, keeps the doctor away

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Everyday, Harith wakes up early to go to his farm as he knows that only __________________________ will be successful.

• better late than never

• the early bird catches the worm

• good things come for those who wait

• a stitch in time saves nine

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After spending a week camping in the cold, damp forest, Husna feels good to be back home. As the saying goes ____________________________.

• no man is an island

• better late than never

• there's no place like home

• the longest way round is the nearest way home

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Complete the proverbs or idioms with the correct answer.

Like father, ___________________.

• doesn't make a summer.

• like son.

• out of mind.

• so you must lie.

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Complete the proverbs or idioms with the correct answer.

Promises ______________________________.

• are made to be kept.

• hear no good of themselves.

• without breaking eggs.

• out of mind.

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Complete the proverbs or idioms with the correct answer.

Better late ______________________.

• out of mind

• are made to be kept

• than sorry

• so you must lie

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Laughter is _______________________.

• out of mind

• the best medicine

• the bravo

• there is a way

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