English proverbs (1)

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English
proverbs 1

2.

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 »

3.

The first in line will be attended to first.
First come, first served.

4.

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.

5.

One who has nothing to do will be tempted
to do mischievous acts.
An idle brain is the devil’s
workshop.

6.

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.

7.

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.

8.

People of the same sort of character
normally go together.
Birds of a feather flock
together.

9.

There is always a positive side to sad or
unpleasant situations.
Every cloud has a silver lining.

10.

Do not be deceived by things or offers
that appear to be attractive.
All that glitters is not gold.

11.

You should not risk everything you have in a
single venture.
Don’t put all your eggs
in one basket.

12.

It’s better to do something rather than
just talk about doing it.
Actions speak louder
than words.

13.

Wise people will normally think and
behave alike in certain situations.
Great minds think alike.

14.

You should not do an incomplete or imperfect
task or job – finish it immediately.
Never do things by halves

15.

If you do something too quickly you will
make a lot of mistakes.
Great haste makes great waste.

16.

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.

17.

It’s better to forget and forgive all bad
deeds done by others.
Let bygones be bygones

18.

It’s better to avoid discussing subjects
that could cause trouble.
Let sleeping dogs lie

19.

Avoid acting hastily, without considering the
possible consequences.
Look before you leap.

20.

If you have been tricked once you will
be more careful the next time.
Once bitten twice shy

21.

Seize a good opportunity as quickly as possible.
Strike while the iron is hot.

22.

If you practise something often
you will excel in it.
Practice makes perfect

23.

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

24.

Plans and dreams cannot be achieved
overnight or easily, they take time.
Rome was not built in a day.

25.

Rumours do not spread unless there is some
element of truth in them.
There’s no smoke without fire.