Proverbs and Idioms

He was born with a silver spoon in his mouth means...

• He was born to a rich family

• He was born hungry

• He was born with teeth

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You are the cat's meow.

• You have soft voice
• You are something special
• Your voice is raspy

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Which idiom goes the best with this sentence?
John met the President.

• John rubbed elbows with the President
• John was a cheetah
• John pulled the wool over his eyes.

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He likes to toot his own horn really means...

• He talks loudly.
• He plays in a band.
• He brags all the time.

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The boy "cried wolf" means...

• He asked for help when he didn't need it.
• He shouted very loudly.
• He complained all the time.

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Beggars can't be choosers.

• If you're asking for a favor from someone else, you have to take whatever they give you.  
• Different people have different ideas about what's beautiful.
• If you try to help someone, but they don't take  your advice or offers, give up.  You can't force someone to accept your help.
• Wait until you've already succeeded, and then you can think about what comes next.

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Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

• If you're asking for a favor from someone else, you have to take whatever they give you.
• If someone's helping out out, be careful not to make them made.
• Different people have different ideas about what is beautiful
• Wait until you've already succeeded and then you can think about what to do next.

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Actions speak louder than words.

• People like to sped time with others who are similar to them.
• Don't criticize other people if you're not perfect yourself.
• Just saying that you will do something doesn't mean much.  Actually doing it is harder and more meaningful.
• When someone has done something bad to you, trying to get revenge will only made things worse.

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The pen is mightier than the sword. 

• Don't criticize other people if you're not perfect yourself. 
• Trying to convince people with ideas and words is more effective than trying to force people to do what you want.
• People like to spend time with others who are similar to them.
• When someone has done something bad to you, trying to to force people to do what you want.

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The early bird catches the worm

• Birds eat a lot of worms when they are hungry
• Accomplish two tasks by one action
• Whoever arrives first has the best chance for success
• None of the above

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