What does 'Better safe than sorry' mean?
Idioms, Adages, and Proverbs

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3rd - 5th Grade
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It is better to be cautious than to regret your actions.
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What does 'When the going gets tough, the tough get going' mean?
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Strong people can work through tough situations.
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What does 'A penny for your thoughts' mean?
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Someone is deep in thought and you'd like to know what they're thinking.
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What does 'Back to the drawing board' mean?
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It's time to create a new plan.
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What does 'Many hands make light work' mean?
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Helping others do big tasks makes the job faster and easier.
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What is an idiom?
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An idiom is a phrase that has a meaning different from the literal meaning of its words.
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What is a proverb?
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A proverb is a short, well-known saying that expresses a general truth or piece of advice.
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