Adages and Proverbs

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What does the adage 'hold your horses' mean?

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be patient

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The proverb 'can of worms' means a big mess. True or False?

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True

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What does the adage 'on fire' mean?

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doing a great job

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What does the proverb 'think outside the box' mean?

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do it in a different way

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What does the proverb 'a barrel of laughs' mean?

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very funny

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What is an adage?

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A traditional saying that expresses a common experience or observation.

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What is a proverb?

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A short, well-known saying that gives advice or states a general truth.

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What does the adage 'the early bird catches the worm' mean?

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Those who start early have an advantage.

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What does the proverb 'don't count your chickens before they hatch' mean?

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Don't assume success before it happens.

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What does the adage 'when it rains, it pours' mean?

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Bad things often happen all at once.