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English Proverbs : Proverb to Meaning IV


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1.

The proof of the pudding is in the eating.

  Always be hopeful in life, and do not give up.

  A thing can be assessed only after practically experiencing it.

  The most fragile point determines the quality of a structure.

  It is preferable to take precautions against a bad occurrence than to repair the damage after it has happened.

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2.

Speech is silver, silence is golden.

  Mind your own business and be self-reliant.

  A person who does not settle in one place or frequently changes jobs will not be successful.

  At times, there is more value to holding one's tongue than using it.

  Savings in small amounts will eventually lead to a large total.

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3.

Ninety per cent of inspiration is perspiration.

  At times, there is more value to holding one's tongue than using it.

  Along with brilliance goes a lot of hard work.

  Early corrective action may prevent more trouble later.

  If an opportunity is missed, there will be plenty more.

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4.

Prevention is better than cure.

  It is not a crime to be poor.

  If an opportunity is missed, there will be plenty more.

  An unpleasant experience is not forgotten and teaches caution.

  It is preferable to take precautions against a bad occurrence than to repair the damage after it has happened.

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5.

A stitch in time saves nine.

  An unpleasant experience is not forgotten and teaches caution.

  Early corrective action may prevent more trouble later.

  There is a definite limit beyond which one decides not to go.

  Mind your own business and be self-reliant.

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6.

No gain without pain.

  One is unlikely to achieve anything without trouble.

  A person who knows the tricks of the trade is best equipped to do the job.

  It is not a crime to be poor.

  If someone has been kind to you, then you should return the kindness.

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7.

Set a thief to catch a thief.

  It is not a crime to be poor.

  If someone has been kind to you, then you should return the kindness.

  Mind your own business and be self-reliant.

  A person who knows the tricks of the trade is best equipped to do the job.

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