Idioms, Adages, and Proverbs

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What does 'Better safe than sorry' mean?

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It is better to be cautious than to regret your actions.

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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 'The pen is mightier than the sword' mean?

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The written word can be more powerful than violence.

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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 does 'Two wrongs don't make a right' mean?

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If someone wrongs you, don't do something wrong in return.

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What is an idiom?

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An idiom is a phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning.

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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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What is an adage?

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An adage is a traditional saying that expresses a common experience or observation.

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Give an example of an idiom.

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'Kick the bucket' means to die.

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Give an example of a proverb.

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'Actions speak louder than words' means what you do is more important than what you say.