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English Proverbs : Proverb to Meaning IV


Given the MEANING, identify the PROVERB

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1.

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

  Poverty is no sin.

  The tailor makes the man.

  One must draw the line somewhere.

  Out of sight out of mind.

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2.

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

  Poverty is no sin.

  Respect is greater from a distance.

  The tailor makes the man.

  Once bitten, twice shy.

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3.

One is unlikely to achieve anything without trouble.

  No gain without pain.

  One swallow does not make a summer.

  Strike while the iron is hot.

  Paddle your own canoe.

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4.

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

  Still waters run deep.

  A stitch in time saves nine.

  Set a thief to catch a thief.

  A rolling stone gathers no moss.

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5.

What a thing is called is unimportant compared to what it really is.

  A rose with any other name would smell as sweet.

  One swallow does not make a summer.

  One must draw the line somewhere.

  The proof of the pudding is in the eating.

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6.

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

  Ninety per cent of inspiration is perspiration.

  The proof of the pudding is in the eating.

  Prevention is better than cure.

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

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7.

Choose the most opportune time to act.

  Still waters run deep.

  One swallow does not make a summer.

  Speech is silver, silence is golden.

  Strike while the iron is hot.

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