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Proverbs

Match up the beginning of each proverb with the ending. N 1. Dont cross your bridges 2. You scratch my back 3. Theres no time 4. Many hands 5. What the eye doesnt see 6. A miss is as good 7. You cant teach an old dog 8. Spare the rod 9. Flattery will get you 10. You cant have your cake 11. A leopard cant change 12. Necessity is the mother Now match the proverbs with the meanings: a) b) c) d) e) f) g) h) i) j) k) l) Its best to get on with things at once. People never change their basic character. If you help me, Ill help you. You will have to choose between two good things you cant have them both. If something is really needed, someone will invent it. You wont get anywhere by paying people empty compliments. If you dont discipline a child, it will end up spoilt. Dont start worrying about obstacles that you havent come across yet. It is easier to complete a task when everyone helps. What you dont know about, wont worry or upset you. When you fail by a small margin, it has the same effect as failing by a larger margin. When someone is set in their ways, it is hard for them to learn new ways of doing things. like the present as a mile new tricks and spoil the child nowhere before you come to them and eat it its spots make light work of invention the heart doesnt grieve over and Ill scratch yours

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