Any great plan or big dream cannot be achieved overnight or easily.. Do not make a big fuss over =problem out of something small.. It is only natural for someone to make mistakes, but fo
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definitions.
a Any great plan or big dream cannot be achieved overnight or easily
b By being thrifty one will be able to save
up and get ahead
c Do not be deceived
by appearances
d Do not make a big fuss over (=problem out of) something small
e It is better to have something that is certain than take a risk to get more, where you might lose everything
f It is only natural for someone to make mistakes, but for one to forgive another for his mistake is a great act
g One will enjoy/suffer the consequences
of his earlier actions or inactions
h This fruit is so nutritious they keep you in the peak of health
i When law enforcers are not present, certain individuals will take the opportunity to break the law
j You should not plan on everything going exactly as you expected until you see the results for yourself
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THE PROVERBS
Don't make a mountain … OUT OF A MOLEHILL.
Do not make a big fuss over (=problem out of) something small
To err is human, … TO FORGIVE DIVINE.
It is only natural for someone to make mistakes, but for one to forgive another for his mistake is a great act (=thing to do)
A bird in hand … IS WORTH TWO IN THE BUSH.
It is better to have something that is certain than take a risk to get more, where you might lose everything
An apple a day … KEEPS THE DOCTOR AWAY.
It means that apples are so nutritious (=healthy) they keep you in the peak of health
Rome was not … BUILT IN A DAY.
Any great plan or big dream cannot be achieved (=done) overnight (=in one night)
or easily
Don't count your chickens … BEFORE THEY ARE HATCHED.
You should not plan on everything going exactly as you expected until you see the results for yourself
Don't judge a book … BY ITS COVER.
Do not be deceived (=cheated) by appearances (=what you can see on the surface)
As you sow, … SO YOU SHALL REAP.
One will either enjoy or suffer the consequences (=results) of his earlier actions or inactions (=not doing anything)
When the cat is away … THE MICE WILL PLAY.
When law enforcers (=the police) are not present, certain individuals will take the opportunity to break the law
A penny saved … IS A PENNY GAINED.
By being thrifty (=saving up) one will be able to save up and get ahead (=improve one’s life)