12 Common Proverbs in 12 Minutes | Advanced English Vocabulary

12 Common Proverbs in 12 Minutes | Advanced English Vocabulary

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English, Other

6th Grade - University

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This video explores common English proverbs, explaining their meanings and providing examples. Proverbs like 'Beggars can't be choosers', 'The grass is always greener', and 'If it ain't broke, don't fix it' are discussed. The video also covers 'A journey of 1000 miles begins with a single step', 'People in glass houses shouldn't throw stones', and 'Practice makes perfect'. Other proverbs include 'Time is money', 'Two heads are better than one', 'Waste not, want not', 'A watched pot never boils', 'Where there's smoke, there's fire', and 'You can lead a horse to water'. Each proverb is explained with examples to illustrate its usage and meaning.

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What does the proverb 'beggars can't be choosers' imply?

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Explain the meaning of 'the grass is always greener on the other side'.

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What is the significance of the proverb 'if it ain't broke, don't fix it'?

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Describe the meaning of 'a journey of 1000 miles begins with a single step'.

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What does 'people who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones' suggest?

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Explain the proverb 'practice makes perfect'.

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What is meant by 'time is money'?

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