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English proverbs and idiomatic expressions

Actions speak louder than words.


Our affection increases when we are parted from our loved ones.
It is what we do that matters and not just what we say.
Information about unpleasant happenings spreads quickly.
Everything that is attractive on the outside may not be really valuable inside.
The best of friends must part.
Nothing can go on forever as all things change.
Information about unpleasant happenings spreads quickly.
A person with deficiencies finds ecuses for his lack of skill.
Our affection increases when we are parted from our loved ones.
After a storm comes calm.
It is what we do that matters and not just what we say.
It is not good to only toil and have no recreation.
One must accept what is available in difficult circumstances.
!ince something better must follow an unpleasant event" be optimistic
All roads lead to Rome.
It is preferable to do a job even if it is delayed than not do it at all.
#eople can arrive at the same conclusion by different means.
It is better to accept the little we have than reject it hoping to get a lot later.
!ince something better must follow an unpleasant event" be optimistic.
As you sow, so shall you reap.
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A person with deficiencies finds ecuses for his lack of skill.
It is better to accept the little we have than reject it hoping to get a lot later.
One%s actions whether good or bad determine one%s rewards or punishments.
One must accept what is available in difficult circumstances.
The best fish swims near the bottom
One%s actions whether good or bad determine one%s rewards or punishments.
!ince something better must follow an unpleasant event" be optimistic.
Nothing can go on forever as all things change.
&he finest things are hard to get.
All that glitters is not gold.
Everything that is attractive on the outside may not be really valuable inside.
A person with deficiencies finds excuses for his lack of skill.
Nothing can go on forever as all things change.
People can arrive at the same conclusion by different means.
Choose the correct option for each expression and explain the meaning
A bad workman always blames his _______.

Actions
All that glitters is not _______.

! cats
"eauty is but _______ deep.

# good
_____________ speak louder than words.

$ play
'
All __________ are grey in the dark.

% bed
All __________ things come to an end.

& tools
All work and no __________ makes 'ack a
dull boy.

( gold
As you make your __________, so you must lie
in it.

) skin
"arking dogs seldom ____________.

* lies
All things are difficult before they are
_____________.

+ bite
As you ____________, so shall you reap.

easy
Ask no ,uestions and be told no _______.

! bad
___________ news tra-els fast.

# sow
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