12 Common Proverbs in 12 Minutes | Advanced English Vocabulary

This video explores common English proverbs, explaining their meanings and providing examples. Proverbs like 'Beggars can't be choosers', 'The grass is always greener', and 'If it ain't broke, don't fix it' are discussed. The video also covers 'A journey of 1000 miles begins with a single step', 'People in glass houses shouldn't throw stones', and 'Practice makes perfect'. Other proverbs include 'Time is money', 'Two heads are better than one', 'Waste not, want not', 'A watched pot never boils', 'Where there's smoke, there's fire', and 'You can lead a horse to water'. Each proverb is explained with examples to illustrate its usage and meaning.

What does the proverb 'Beggars can't be choosers' imply?

• You should never settle for less.

• Beggars have the right to choose.

• You must accept what is given when you have no other options.

• You should always choose the best option available.

What is the main idea behind 'The grass is always greener on the other side'?

• Other situations are always better.

• Your current situation is always the best.

• Other situations may seem better but often are not.

• You should always strive for a better situation.

What does 'If it ain't broke, don't fix it' suggest?

• Broken things should never be fixed.

• Leave things as they are if they work well.

• Change is necessary for improvement.

• Always fix things even if they work.

What is the meaning of 'A journey of 1000 miles begins with a single step'?

• Journeys should be completed in one step.

• You should never start a long journey.

• Every large task starts with a small action.

• Long journeys are impossible.

What does 'People who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones' mean?

• People in glass houses are safe.

• Criticizing others is always acceptable.

• Don't criticize others if you have similar faults.

• Throwing stones is a good idea.

What does 'Practice makes perfect' imply?

• Practicing leads to improvement.

• Practice is unnecessary.

• Perfection is unattainable.

• Perfection is guaranteed with practice.

What is the main idea of 'Time is money'?

• Time is a precious resource.

• Time is not valuable.

• Money is more important than time.

• Time should be wasted.

What does 'Two heads are better than one' suggest?

• One person should make all decisions.

• Two people always disagree.

• Collaboration leads to better solutions.

• Working alone is more effective.

What does 'Waste not, want not' mean?

• Wasting resources is beneficial.

• Not wasting leads to abundance.

• Wanting is unrelated to waste.

• Waste is inevitable.

What is the meaning of 'A watched pot never boils'?

• Impatience makes time seem longer.

• Patience is unnecessary.

• Watching a pot speeds up boiling.

• Boiling is unrelated to watching.