WorksheetsRemed LM Bahasa Inggris X proverbs
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 19mins
what is the meaning of "too many cooks spoil the broth."?
when there are too many people involved in trying to do the same thing, so that the final result will not be good
You must begin something if you hope to finish it; something that takes a long time to finish begins with one step
If something takes time to do, it doesn’t help to constantly check on it. You just have to give it time.
If you’re in a bad situation and someone offers to help you, you have to take whatever they give you and shouldn’t ask for more
Don’t cross the bridge until you come to it.
If you can do something today, do it. Don’t wait until tomorrow; don’t procrastinate.
Don’t make someone angry or hurt someone who is helping you or paying for you
People who are similar spend time together
It’s better to think about what you are doing right now—without worrying about the unknown—and take care of issues when they happen.
Look before you leap.
You must begin something if you hope to finish it; something that takes a long time to finish begins with one step
one shouldn't act without first considering the possible consequences or dangers.
Don’t just wait for good things to happen to you. Work hard to make them happen
Don’t depend on someone else to do a good job; do it yourself
Beggars can’t be choosers.
If someone gives you free things or offers to help you do something, you can’t ask for a different color or choose the perfect time in your schedule.
The more you do something, the better you will become at it
People who wake up early or who get to places early have a better chance of success
If you’re trying to convince someone of something, words and ideas are stronger than using physical force (common in politics)
Don’t make a mountain out of an anthill.
Your home is the most comfortable place in the world
If someone whom I don’t like doesn’t like someone else whom I don’t like, we can act like friends and unite against the other person (common in war)
important to stay calm and not get angry about tiny problems.
Don’t criticize someone if you’re not perfect either; don’t be a hyprocrite
The early bird catches the worm.
that it’s usually best to be early
You can try to help someone by giving good advice, but you can’t force them to accept it or follow it
If something seems wrong, it probably is; also, there is usually some truth to a rumor
You can try to help someone by giving good advice, but you can’t force them to accept it or follow it
The cat is out of the bag.
a secret has been told
Trying to get revenge on someone who has hurt you will only make things worse
It’s easier to do something as a team than by yourself
Don’t waste your time or other people’s time; also, if you can use your time to make money in some way, you should do that.
Two wrongs don’t make a right.
It’s easier to do something as a team than by yourself
Don’t complain if you don’t get what you want
When a situation becomes difficult, strong people don’t give up; they work harder
Trying to get revenge on someone who has hurt you will only make things worse
Always put your best foot forward.
When you are starting on a project or a journey, it’s best to start with a good attitude and a lot of energy.
The person who complains in a situation is more likely to get something.
Your home is the most comfortable place in the world
Things we already have are more valuable than what we hope to get.
A chain is only as strong as its weakest link.
When someone is in a difficult situation, s/he will take any available opportunity to improve it.
One weak part will render the whole weak.
Foolish people do not know how to hold on to their money.
Things that look good outwardly may not be as valuable or good.
An apple a day keeps the doctor away.
apple is the best fruit in the world
apple is very cheap
do something useful
Eating an apple a day will keep you healthy.
A black plum is as sweet as a white
If someone does something wrong, then they should be punished by same degree of injury or punishment.
people should be judged by their appearance
If you’ve nothing to do, you’ll likely think of mischief.
People should not be judged by their appearance.
Don’t bite off more than you can chew.
Don’t act badly toward the person who has helped you or from whom you derive some benefits, for you may lose those benefits in future.
Don’t take more responsibility than you can handle.
Don’t offer something valuable to someone who doesn’t value it.
Enquiring into others’ work can be dangerous. One should mind own business.
The squeaky wheel gets the grease.
A desired result is so important that any method, even a morally bad one, may be used to achieve it.
People who complain the most are the ones who get attention or what they want.
The harder you work, the more good ideas and chances you may make for yourself.
Take advantage of an opportunity as soon as it exists.
Strike while the iron is hot.
If a person doesn’t speak much, it doesn’t mean they lack depth or are uninteresting.
Take advantage of an opportunity as soon as it exists.
A desired result is so important that any method, even a morally bad one, may be used to achieve it.
The harder you work, the more good ideas and chances you may make for yourself.
You made your bed, now you have
to lie in it
bed-making to describe any bad situation in which you may find yourself. You can’t trade places with anyone else
You can show people the way to do things, but you can’t force them to act.
Sometimes you may face disappointments in your pursuits or your wishes may not be fulfilled.
If you are determined enough, you can find a way to achieve what you want, even if it is very difficult.
It takes two to tango.
Speak only when necessary and remain alert and observant at all times.
There is no point in staying upset over a mistake because you can’t undo what has happened.
It is easy to understand what you could have done to prevent something bad from happening after it has happened.
Where two parties are involved in a situation, fault usually lies with both if things go wrong. Rarely can one party be blamed entirely.
It’s no use crying over spilled milk.
to stay calm during such small problems.
It’s never too late to change your wrong ways or habits.
If you do something dangerous or adventurous, you may get harmed.
If you don’t know about something, you don’t need to bother about it. In other words, if you’re unaware of something, it won’t cause you stress. This proverb, however, is often used in negative way
People in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones.
There is no point in staying upset over a mistake because you can’t undo what has happened.
People who have faults should not criticize other people for having the same faults.
Behave in the way that you encourage other people to behave in.
Be independent and not need help from anyone.
A rolling stone gathers no moss.
If you remain in one place for a long time, the signs of life—friends, family, objects and your local reputation (what people think of you)—will grow on you.
It is easier to show or explain something through a picture than through words.
It’s better to deal with problems immediately rather than wait by when they worsen and become much bigger.
A good beginning makes it easier to accomplish the rest of the project.
