WorksheetsEnglish - How many proverbs do you know?
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 3mins
What does 'A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush' mean?
It’s better to hold on to what you have than risk losing it for something uncertain.
You should always take risks.
It's better to have nothing than something.
You should never trust anyone.
What does 'Don't bite the hand that feeds you' mean?
Don’t be ungrateful to those who help you.
Always be grateful.
Help others before helping yourself.
Never trust anyone.
What does 'Don't cry over spilled milk' mean?
Don’t be upset over something that cannot be changed.
Always be sad about your mistakes.
You should always cry.
It's okay to be upset.
What does 'A penny saved is a penny earned' mean?
Saving money is as valuable as earning it.
You should spend all your money.
Earning money is not important.
Saving is for the poor.
What does 'Curiosity killed the cat' mean?
Being too inquisitive can lead to trouble.
Curiosity is always good.
Cats are always curious.
You should never ask questions.
What does 'You can’t have your cake and eat it too' mean?
You can’t have two conflicting things at the same time.
You can have everything.
You should always share.
It's okay to be greedy.
What does 'Don’t count your chickens before they hatch' mean?
Don’t assume something will happen before it actually does.
Always be prepared.
You should count everything.
It's okay to be optimistic.
What does 'An apple a day keeps the doctor away' mean?
Eating healthy foods can help prevent illness.
You should eat apples every day.
Doctors are not important.
You should avoid fruits.
What does 'Time heals all wounds' mean?
With time, emotional pain and physical injuries will get better.
Time is not important.
You should forget everything.
Healing takes a long time.
What does 'Better late than never' mean?
It's better to do something late than not doing it at all.
You should always be on time.
Being late is unacceptable.
It's okay to procrastinate.
