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English Proverbs : Proverb to Meaning II


Given the PROVERB, identify the MEANING

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1.

Haste makes waste.

  Spread your risks widely and wisely.

  One should not be arrogant.

  Too much of a hurry leads to mistakes and loss of productivity.

  A reputation takes long to build, but can be quickly destroyed.

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2.

History repeats itself.

  What has happened once is likely to happen again.

  Giving enough space to each other help maintain a good relationship.

  One should be positive, but at the same time be ready to face hardships.

  People who laugh first may have others laugh at them in the end.

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3.

A friend in need is a friend indeed.

  A reputation takes long to build, but can be quickly destroyed.

  Anyone can show off his courage in a familiar, safe environment.

  True friends are those who help in difficult times.

  Spread your risks widely and wisely.

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4.

Don't put the cart before the horse.

  Anyone can show off his courage in a familiar, safe environment.

  Always do things in the right order.

  It is best to confine shameful family matters to the home.

  When something is not allowed, we are more tempted to it.

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5.

God helps those who help themselves.

  Anyone can show off his courage in a familiar, safe environment.

  Success comes to those who have the courage to try.

  What is acquired without effort especially money is likely to be lost.

  Heaven gives success to those who work hard toward their goal.

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6.

Hope for the best and prepare for the worst.

  Wherever one may travel, the happiest place is one's abode.

  When people cannot get what they desire, they save face by pretending they never wanted it.

  One should be positive, but at the same time be ready to face hardships.

  People who laugh first may have others laugh at them in the end.

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7.

Every dog has his day.

  All of us have a favorable period.

  There is hope even in difficult situations.

  Too much of a hurry leads to mistakes and loss of productivity.

  A person can look impressive in smart clothes.

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