English

proverbs 1
 Find the proverbs
which mean the same as the given
sentences.
example:

When a person really wants to do something, he will find a

way of doing it.
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« Where there’s a will there’s a way »
The first in line will be attended to
first.

First come, first served.

 A person who never settles in one
place or often changes his job or mind
will not succeed in life.

A rolling stone gathers no moss.

One who has nothing to do will be
tempted
to do mischievous acts.

An idle brain is the devil’s workshop.

 To do somthing that is right,
profitable or a good a little late is
still better than not doing it at all.

Better late than never.

We should be happy with what we
have and not try to get something
better but out of reach.

A bird in the hand is worth

two in the bush.
People of the same sort of character
normally go together.

Birds of a feather flock together.

There is always a positive side to
sad or unpleasant situations.

Every cloud has a silver lining.

Do not be deceived by things or
offers
that appear to be attractive.

All that glitters is not gold.

You should not risk everything you
have in a single venture.

Don’t put all your eggs

in one basket.
It’s better to do something rather
than
just talk about doing it.

Actions speak louder

than words.
Wise people will normally think
and
behave alike in certain situations.

Great minds think alike.

You should not do an incomplete or
imperfect
task or job – finish it immediately.

Never do things by halves

If you do something too quickly
you will
make a lot of mistakes.

Great haste makes great waste.

 There’s no point being upset about
something lost which cannot be found or a
mistake done which cannot be corrected.

It’s no use crying over

spilt milk.
It’s better to forget and forgive all
bad
deeds done by others.

Let bygones be bygones

It’s better to avoid discussing
subjects
that could cause trouble.

Let sleeping dogs lie

Avoid acting hastily, without
considering the possible
consequences.

Look before you leap.

If you have been tricked once you
will
be more careful the next time.

Once bitten twice shy

Seize a good opportunity as
quickly as possible.

Strike while the iron is hot.

If you practise something often
you will excel in it.

Practice makes perfect

 It is better to be careful
beforehand than to
try to solve a problem afterwards.

Prevention is better than cure.

 Plans and dreams cannot be
achieved
overnight or easily, they take time.

Rome was not built in a day.

 Rumours do not spread unless
there is some element of truth in
them.

There’s no smoke without fire.