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Common Proverbs in English

The document defines a proverb as a short, well-known expression that conveys a general truth or advice. It also notes that a saying is another term for a proverb. Several common English proverbs are then listed, along with their meanings, such as "all things are difficult before they are easy" meaning with practice things become easier and "blood is thicker than water" indicating family relationships are stronger than other relationships. Cleanliness and avoiding self-sabotage are also addressed.

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Common Proverbs in English

The document defines a proverb as a short, well-known expression that conveys a general truth or advice. It also notes that a saying is another term for a proverb. Several common English proverbs are then listed, along with their meanings, such as "all things are difficult before they are easy" meaning with practice things become easier and "blood is thicker than water" indicating family relationships are stronger than other relationships. Cleanliness and avoiding self-sabotage are also addressed.

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COMMON PROVERBS IN ENGLISH

What is a proverb? A proverb is a short well-known expression that states a general truth or gives advice. What is a saying? A saying is a well-known expression, or a remark often made, also known as a proverb.

Read the proverbs and their meaning below and construct a sentence from the proverbs given.
All things are difficult before they are easy. A monkey in silk is a monkey no less. Blood is thicker than water With practice things become easier. No matter how someone dresses, it's the same person underneath. Family relationships are stronger than relationships with other people. A clean body is just as important as a pure soul.

Cleanliness is next to godliness. Don't dig your grave with your own knife Don't do something yourself which causes your own downfall. and fork. Every why has a wherefore. There is an explanation for everything.

COMMON PROVERBS IN ENGLISH


What is a proverb? A proverb is a short well-known expression that states a general truth or gives advice. What is a saying? A saying is a well-known expression, or a remark often made, also known as a proverb.

Read the proverbs and their meaning below and construct a sentence from the proverbs given.
All things are difficult before they are easy. A monkey in silk is a monkey no less. Blood is thicker than water With practice things become easier. No matter how someone dresses, it's the same person underneath. Family relationships are stronger than relationships with other people. A clean body is just as important as a pure soul.

Cleanliness is next to godliness. Don't dig your grave with your own knife Don't do something yourself which causes your own downfall. and fork. Every why has a wherefore. There is an explanation for everything.

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