Do you know what ' proverbs ' are ?
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Oktober 6, 2016Proverbs are popular statements that give lessons on life based on truth or experience.
Can you match these proverbs with their meanings ? Have you heard any of these before ?
| Do not count your chicken before they are hatched. | Be economical and careful and you will never be in need. |
| Do not keep all your eggs in the same basket. | When too many people give orders , the job will not be well done. |
| Kill not the goose that lays the golden egg. | Do not be over-optimistic and think all your dreams will come true. |
| Let sleeping dogs lie. | If your business is doing well , do not try to double your profits. |
| Scratch my back and I'll scratch yours. | Everyone has a shameful secret. |
| Waste not, want not. | In a conversation , do not introduce controversial topics. |
| Too many cooks spoil the broth. | Home is the place where one feels happiest. |
| There is a skeleton in the cupboard. | Help me when I have problems and I'll help you when you have some. |
| There is no place like home. | Do not invest everything in one business or project. |
| Charity begins at home. | Be kind and generous to your family before giving to strangers. |
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http://englishonline.free.fr/GrammarAndHelp/Proverbs/Proverbs5.htm
If you would like to learn more proverbs , just type in ‘ proverbs ‘ to google and you will find many more. Can you think of any Indonesian proverbs ?
