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English Proverbs : Proverb to Meaning II


Given the PROVERB, identify the MEANING

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1.

Forgive and forget.

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

  Spread your risks widely and wisely.

  One who treats others well will be treated well in return.

  We must not hold against someone a thing of the past.

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2.

Half a loaf is better than no bread.

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

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

  One should be thankful for whatever one gets, considering one may otherwise get nothing.

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

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3.

God helps those who help themselves.

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

  Spread your risks widely and wisely.

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

  Much may come from a small beginning.

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4.

East or west, home is best.

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

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

  One who acts promptly gets what he desires.

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

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5.

Grapes are sour.

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

  A person can look impressive in smart clothes.

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

  The path of truth is a wise one to follow in the long run.

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6.

Fortune favors the bold.

  Much may come from a small beginning.

  What has happened once is likely to happen again.

  Success comes to those who have the courage to try.

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

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7.

Great oaks from little acorns grow.

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

  Much may come from a small beginning.

  Intimacy can cause us to lose our regard.

  One who treats others well will be treated well in return.

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