with their definitions.

Match
Match the proverbs with their definitions.

a. A person who helps you when

you really need help is a true
friend.
1.
b. An argument is never only one
person's fault (=mistake).

c. Do not be upset about making a

mistake, since you cannot undo
(=change it back) it.

d. Everyone gets a chance to shine

(=be good at sg.) in the end.

e. It is easier to find fault in other

people than to do it properly
(=well) or correctly.

f. Most of the people who talk a lot

and are always teaching others
usually do not do much work.

g. One who does not get what he

needs is a frustrated (=upset)
person and will lose their
temper very easily.

h. People are not grateful

(=thankful) for what they have
until they lose it.

i. You cannot depend only on

divine help (=from God), but
must do something yourself to
get what you want.

j. You're never too old

to change your
ways. Learning
is always
possible.
PROVERBS SOLUTIONS
1. A friend in need … IS A FRIEND INDEED.
Meaning: This means that a friend who helps you when you really need help is
a true friend.

2. A hungry man … IS AN ANGRY MAN.

Meaning: One who does not get what he needs is a frustrated person and will
be provoked to rage very easily

3. It takes two to … MAKE A QUARREL.

Meaning: An argument is never only one person's fault.; If the other person
refuses to participate, there cannot be an argument.

Sue: I think Dan ought to apologize for arguing with me.

Mother: I think it's not just his fault. It takes two to make a quarrel, dear.
Maybe you ought to apologize to him.

4. It's never too late … TO MEND.

Meaning: You're never too old to change your ways. Learning is always possible.

5. Great talkers … ARE LITTLE DOERS.

Meaning: Most of those people who talk a lot and are always teaching others
usually do not do much work.

6. We never miss the water … TILL THE WELL RUNS DRY .

Meaning: People are not grateful for what they have until they lose it.

Jill: I never realized what a good friend Jeanie was until she moved away.
Jane: You never miss the water till the well runs dry.

7. Every dog … HAS ITS DAY.

Meaning: Everyone gets a chance eventually.

Don't worry, you'll get chosen for the team. Every dog has its day. You may
become famous someday. Every dog has his day.

8. It's no use … CRYING OVER SPILT MILK.

Meaning: Do not be upset about making a mistake, since you cannot change
that now.

I know you don't like your new haircut, but you can't change it now. It's no
use crying over spilled milk. OK, so you broke the drill I lent you. Don't cry
over spilled milk.

9. God helps those who … HELP THEMSELVES.

Meaning: You cannot depend solely on divine help, but must work yourself to
get what you want.

You can't spend your days waiting for a good job to find you. God helps
those that help themselves. If you want a better education, start studying.
God helps those who help themselves.

10. Every one can find fault, … FEW CAN DO BETTER.

Meaning: It is easier to find fault in other people's actions or methods than to
do it properly or correctly.