Proverbs Flashcards
Over 50 of the most common English-language proverbs. Learn them and feel more cultured!
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An apple a day keeps the doctor away
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Small steps, like good nutrition, can prevent poor health
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April showers bring May flowers
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Even the most unpleasant occurences can bring about better things
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Beggars can’t be choosers
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People lacking other options are not entitled to be choosy
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The best things in life are free
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Good things in life such as love, health, and knowledge come at no cost
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Better late than never
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Better to do something after the deadline than to ignore it entirely
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Better safe than sorry
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Better to take preventative measures than to deal with the potential consequences
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A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush
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Things we already have in possession are more valuable than things we are uncertain of getting in the future
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Birds of a feather flock together
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People who are similar tend to be attracted to each other
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Carpe diem
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Latin for “Seize the day” - Live life to the fullest extent
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Close, but no cigar
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Even being almost correct is still incorrect
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Curiosity killed the cat
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People should not be nosy
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The devil is in the details
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When small details in plans are overlooked, they can cause greater problems later on
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Do unto others as you would have them do unto you
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Also known as The Golden Rule - Treat other people how you would like to be treated
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Don’t cry over spilt milk
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There’s no use crying over something that has already happened and cannot be changed
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What is the meaning of the following proverb?
Don’t judge a book by its cover
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Do not judge something based on how it looks
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What is the meaning of the following proverb?
Don’t look a gift horse in the mouth
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Never be ungrateful for any gift
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Don’t put all your eggs in one basket
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Never put all of your efforts into one thing, or you could lose it all
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The early bird catches the worm
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If you act early and don’t procrastinate, you will be successful
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Easy come, easy go
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Things easy to come by are easy to lose
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Every cloud has a silver lining
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Even misfortunes have positive aspects
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Which proverb means the following?
Small steps, like good nutrition, can prevent poor health
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An apple a day keeps the doctor away
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Which proverb means the following?
Even the most unpleasant occurences can bring about better things
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April showers bring May flowers
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Which proverb means the following?
People lacking other options are not entitled to be choosy
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Beggars can’t be choosers
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Which proverb means the following?
Good things in life such as love, health, and knowledge come at no cost
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The best things in life are free
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# Which proverb means the following?
Better to do something after the deadline than to ignore it entirely
Better late than never
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# Which proverb means the following?
Better to take preventative measures than to deal with the potential consequences
Better safe than sorry
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# Which proverb means the following?
Things we already have in possession are more valuable than things we are uncertain of getting in the future
A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush
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# Which proverb means the following?
People who are similar tend to be attracted to each other
Birds of a feather flock together
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# Which proverb means the following?
Latin for "Seize the day" - Live life to the fullest extent
Carpe diem
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# Which proverb means the following?
Even being almost correct is still incorrect
Close, but no cigar
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# Which proverb means the following?
People should not be nosy
Curiosity killed the cat
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# Which proverb means the following?
When small details in plans are overlooked, they can cause greater problems later on
The devil is in the details
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# Which proverb means the following?
Also known as The Golden Rule - Treat other people how you would like to be treated
Do unto others as you would have them do unto you
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# Which proverb means the following?
There's no use crying over something that has already happened and cannot be changed
Don't cry over spilt milk
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# Which proverb means the following?
Do not judge something based on how it looks
Don't judge a book by its cover
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# Which proverb means the following?
Never be ungrateful for any gift
Don't look a gift horse in the mouth
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# Which proverb means the following?
Never put all of your efforts into one thing, or you could lose it all
Don't put all your eggs in one basket
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# Which proverb means the following?
If you act early and don't procrastinate, you will be successful
The early bird catches the worm
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# Which proverb means the following?
Things easy to come by are easy to lose
Easy come, easy go
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# Which proverb means the following?
Even misfortunes have positive aspects
Every cloud has a silver lining
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Experience is the best teacher
Personal experience is a more effective teacher than formal education
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Fish out of water
If you are in a situation that is new and unfamiliar, you will act as if you were a fish out of water
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A friend in need is a friend indeed
A friend who is there for you in a time of need is a true friend
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God helps those who help themselves
God will help anyone already actively doing things for themselves
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The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence
People always believe that someone else has a better life than their own
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Haste makes waste
Rushing through a task leads to shoddy results
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Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned
Nothing is angrier than a woman who has been rejected love
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If at first you don't succeed, try, try again
Persist despite any and all failures
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If you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen
Don't take on a task if you cannot handle its pressures
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Ignorance is bliss
Being unaware of something can keep you content
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Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery
Mimicking someone is the greatest compliment
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Knowledge is power
The more you know, the more control you have
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Let bygones be bygones
Forget old problems and move forward
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Let's cross that bridge when we come to it
Worry about potential problems when you actually come to them
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Look before you leap
Know the task before agreeing to complete it
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Love conquers all
Love trumps all problems
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Misery loves company
Unhappy people derive pleasure from the unhappiness of others
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The more the merrier
The more people participating, the more fun something will be
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Never put off until tomorrow what you can do today
Don't procrastinate
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No man is an island
Everyone is dependent on others
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# Which proverb means the following?
Personal experience is a more effective teacher than formal education
Experience is the best teacher
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# Which proverb means the following?
If you are in a situation that is new and unfamiliar, you will act as if you were a fish out of water
Fish out of water
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# Which proverb means the following?
A friend who is there for you in a time of need is a true friend
A friend in need is a friend indeed
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# Which proverb means the following?
God will help anyone already actively doing things for themselves
God helps those who help themselves
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# Which proverb means the following?
People always believe that someone else has a better life than their own
The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence
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# Which proverb means the following?
Rushing through a task leads to shoddy results
Haste makes waste
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# Which proverb means the following?
Nothing is angrier than a woman who has been rejected love
Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned
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# Which proverb means the following?
Persist despite any and all failures
If at first you don't succeed, try, try again
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# Which proverb means the following?
Don't take on a task if you cannot handle its pressures
If you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen
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# Which proverb means the following?
Being unaware of something can keep you content
Ignorance is bliss
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# Which proverb means the following?
Mimicking someone is the greatest compliment
Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery
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# Which proverb means the following?
The more you know, the more control you have
Knowledge is power
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# Which proverb means the following?
Forget old problems and move forward
Let bygones be bygones
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# Which proverb means the following?
Worry about potential problems when you actually come to them
Let's cross that bridge when we come to it
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# Which proverb means the following?
Know the task before agreeing to complete it
Look before you leap
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# Which proverb means the following?
Love trumps all problems
Love conquers all
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# Which proverb means the following?
Unhappy people derive pleasure from the unhappiness of others
Misery loves company
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# Which proverb means the following?
The more people participating, the more fun something will be
The more the merrier
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# Which proverb means the following?
Don't procrastinate
Never put off until tomorrow what you can do today
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Everyone is dependent on others
No man is an island
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No rest for the weary
No matter how tired you are, you must continue working
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A picture is worth a thousand words
An image can conjure stronger emotions than words
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Out of sight, out of mind
People and things not physically present become forgettable
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People who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones
People shouldn't criticize others if they commit similar acts
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Practice what you preach
Follow the same advice that you give to others
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Silence is golden
Silence is a virtue
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Slow but steady wins the race
Consistent effort leads to success
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# What is the meaning of the following proverb?
Strike while the iron is hot
Take advantage of opportunities while they last
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# What is the meaning of the following proverb?
There are plenty of fish in the sea
There are plenty of people in the world willing to be in a relationship with you
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# What is the meaning of the following proverb?
Time heals all wounds
With time, people will forget arguments and recover from injuries
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# What is the meaning of the following proverb?
Time is money
When you're not working, you're actually losing money
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Two heads are better than one
Two people solving a problem together are more effective than just one person
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# What is the meaning of the following proverb?
A watched pot never boils
Impatiently watching something makes it seem like it takes longer than it actually does
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# What is the meaning of the following proverb?
When it rains, it pours
When bad or good things happen, it seems to happen all at once
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# What is the meaning of the following proverb?
When the going gets tough, the tough get going
Overcome obstacles by putting in even more effort
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You can catch more flies with honey than with vinegar
You can win more allies with compliments rather than aggression
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You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make him drink
You can give someone the necessary resources, but you can't force them to act
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You can't have your cake and eat it too
A person's desires are oftentimes conflicting
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You can't take it with you
No one can bring their wealth and possessions with them into the afterlife
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# What is the meaning of the following proverb?
You've made your bed, now lie in it
You must deal with the consequences of your actions
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# Which proverb means the following?
No matter how tired you are, you must continue working
No rest for the weary
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# Which proverb means the following?
An image can conjure stronger emotions than words
A picture is worth a thousand words
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# Which proverb means the following?
People and things not physically present become forgettable
Out of sight, out of mind
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# Which proverb means the following?
People shouldn't criticize others if they commit similar acts
People who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones
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# Which proverb means the following?
Follow the same advice that you give to others
Practice what you preach
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# Which proverb means the following?
Silence is a virtue
Silence is golden
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# Which proverb means the following?
Consistent effort leads to success
Slow but steady wins the race
108
# Which proverb means the following?
Take advantage of opportunities while they last
Strike while the iron is hot
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# Which proverb means the following?
There are plenty of people in the world willing to be in a relationship with you
There are plenty of fish in the sea
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# Which proverb means the following?
With time, people will forget arguments and recover from injuries
Time heals all wounds
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# Which proverb means the following?
When you're not working, you're actually losing money
Time is money
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# Which proverb means the following?
Two people solving a problem together are more effective than just one person
Two heads are better than one
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# Which proverb means the following?
Impatiently watching something makes it seem like it takes longer than it actually does
A watched pot never boils
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# Which proverb means the following?
When bad or good things happen, it seems to happen all at once
When it rains, it pours
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# Which proverb means the following?
Overcome obstacles by putting in even more effort
When the going gets tough, the tough get going
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# Which proverb means the following?
You can win more allies with compliments rather than aggression
You can catch more flies with honey than with vinegar
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# Which proverb means the following?
You can give someone the necessary resources, but you can't force them to act
You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make him drink
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# Which proverb means the following?
A person's desires are oftentimes conflicting
You can't have your cake and eat it too
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# Which proverb means the following?
No one can bring their wealth and possessions with them into the afterlife
You can't take it with you
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# Which proverb means the following?
You must deal with the consequences of your actions
You've made your bed, now lie in it
