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English Proverbs : Proverb to Meaning III


Given the MEANING, identify the PROVERB

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1.

Life would be very easy if goals could be achieved only by desiring.

  Marriages are made in heaven.

  If wishes were horses beggars would ride.

  It is a sad heart that never rejoices.

  It is good fishing in troubled waters.

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2.

There can only be a single leader in any enterprise.

  Little strokes fell great oaks.

  A Jack of all trades is master of none.

  It's an ill wind that blows nobody any good.

  If two men ride on a horse, one must ride behind.

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3.

Satisfy oneself before paying for a purchase and not complain after the transaction.

  Let the buyer beware or Caveat emptor (Latin version).

  It is useless to flog a dead horse.

  Marry in haste, and repent at leisure.

  Man proposes, God disposes.

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4.

There is a lot of time to regret if you wed in a hurry.

  Little strokes fell great oaks.

  Marry in haste, and repent at leisure.

  It is too late to lock the stable when the horse has been stolen.

  Laugh and the world laughs with you, weep and you weep alone.

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5.

Children have the looks and characteristics of their parents.

  Many hands make light work.

  Like father, like son.

  Learn to walk before you run.

  It is no use crying over spilt milk.

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6.

Every calamity that occurs is of advantage to someone or the other.

  Learn to walk before you run.

  It is no use crying over spilt milk.

  It's an ill wind that blows nobody any good.

  Love is blind.

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7.

One cannot be gloomy all the time.

  If two men ride on a horse, one must ride behind.

  It is a sad heart that never rejoices.

  Let sleeping dogs lie.

  Love is blind.

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