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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.

  A rolling stone gathers no moss.

  One must draw the line somewhere.

  The strength of the chain is in the weakest link.

  Rome was not built in a day.

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2.

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

  The proof of the pudding is in the eating.

  One must draw the line somewhere.

  One is never too old to learn.

  One good turn deserves another.

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3.

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

  The pen is mightier than the sword.

  Speech is silver, silence is golden.

  One rotten apple spoils the rest.

  Still waters run deep.

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4.

Choose the most opportune time to act.

  A rose with any other name would smell as sweet.

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

  Strike while the iron is hot.

  One rotten apple spoils the rest.

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5.

One is unlikely to achieve anything without trouble.

  Ninety per cent of inspiration is perspiration.

  No gain without pain.

  One swallow does not make a summer.

  One good turn deserves another.

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6.

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

  The strength of the chain is in the weakest link.

  One rotten apple spoils the rest.

  Out of sight out of mind.

  Respect is greater from a distance.

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7.

Early corrective action may prevent more trouble later.

  Strike while the iron is hot.

  A stitch in time saves nine.

  Prevention is better than cure.

  No news is good news.

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