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English Proverbs : Proverb to Meaning IV


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1.

Still waters run deep.

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

  An unpleasant experience is not forgotten and teaches caution.

  Just a single bad person can have a negative influence on all others.

  A quiet person can have much knowledge or ability, and should not be underestimated.

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2.

One good turn deserves another.

  Whatever our age and however much we know, we can still increase our knowledge.

  The written word has more power to cause change than physical force.

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

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

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3.

There are as good fish in the sea as ever came out of it.

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

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

  Just a single bad person can have a negative influence on all others.

  A quiet person can have much knowledge or ability, and should not be underestimated.

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4.

Ninety per cent of inspiration is perspiration.

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

  A thing can be assessed only after practically experiencing it.

  Along with brilliance goes a lot of hard work.

  One is unlikely to achieve anything without trouble.

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5.

Prevention is better than cure.

  Along with brilliance goes a lot of hard work.

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

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

  A person will be held in more esteem if he keeps aloof from others.

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6.

Take care of the pennies and the pounds will take care of themselves.

  A person will be held in more esteem if he keeps aloof from others.

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

  Along with brilliance goes a lot of hard work.

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

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7.

A stitch in time saves nine.

  One is unlikely to achieve anything without trouble.

  It is not a crime to be poor.

  Early corrective action may prevent more trouble later.

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

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