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English Proverbs : Proverb to Meaning II


Given the PROVERB, identify the MEANING

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1.

Forgive and forget.

  Spread your risks widely and wisely.

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

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

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

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The early bird catches the worm.

  One who acts promptly gets what he desires.

  Heaven is more kind to the weak.

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

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

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3.

God tempers the wind to the shorn lamb.

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

  A person can look impressive in smart clothes.

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

  Heaven is more kind to the weak.

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4.

Don't wash your dirty linen in public.

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

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

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

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

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5.

Great oaks from little acorns grow.

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

  Much may come from a small beginning.

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

  One who acts promptly gets what he desires.

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6.

Fortune favors the bold.

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

  Success comes to those who have the courage to try.

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

  Heaven is more kind to the weak.

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7.

Half a loaf is better than no bread.

  A person can look impressive in smart clothes.

  True friends are those who help in difficult times.

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

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

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