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1A person who is wearing worn-out clothing & looks messy or dirty.

2What does 'thinking outside the box' encourage?

3Choose the most suitable proverbs for the following sentence. Harry is always there to help his best friend, William especially when he needs help in his homework.

4A box without hinges, key, or lid,Yet golden treasure inside is hid.

5Said to emphasize that you have to take a risk in order to obtain a benefit.

6CRSThe bible says ..... is to be chosen rather than riches

7Explain what is meant by the following aphorism: "Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail."

8A person who wished for, but was unable to receive baptism before death may be said to have received .....

9Which phrase means studying old Greek and Roman ideas?

10Familiarity breeds contempt

11What did Joseph tell his brothers after Jacob's death?

12Amie agrees with the ..... that the grass is always greener onthe other side of the fence.

13You should admit your mistake and tell the truth. As the saying goes,

14Select the phrase that means "to infinity," often used to describe something that continues endlessly.

15Every player is important on a football team, but a good quarterback is worth his weight in gold.

16Who is better than the mighty?

17A way of behaving or a belief that has been establish for a long time

18What is the meaning of the sentence below?All that glitters is not gold.

19Proverbs often:

20Ignorance is .....

21To rule the roost (idiom-select the meaning)

22"Once a teacher, forever a student." What does this statement imply about quality personal and professional development for teachers?

23Please match the two clauses to create a complete proverb.

24What is the meaning of the adage below?Cross that bridge when you come to it.

25..... and respect the customs.

26You should just eat what is given to you, .....

27According to the proverb, what should you let sleeping dogs do?

28What's the meaning of cheat sheet?

29Spinoza says that love which does not have freedom of mind as its cause tends to do what?

30"Magic Mirror on the wall, who is the fairest one of all?"

31The cop told me that the only reason he ran past the shoplifter is that he was chasing a murder. It looked like he had a .....

32Choose the correct meaning of proverb/idiom.To pick holes

33This fruit is called the king of fruits.

34What proverb about packages seems to contradict this saying? The bigger, the better.

35Unlimited authority

36Who passed by the injured man but didn't help him?

37Select the proverb advising patience brings rewards.

38An Old saying is that you should only eat shellfish during the months that contain .....?

39Which proverb suggests that people are judged equally until they prove themselves?

40' .....,' is an old saying which highlights the different attitude two people can have to the same subject.

41Quid pro quo means

42Nothing ventured, nothing gained

43For Marina, weaving a basket is just a ..... of cake.

44The scientist's discovery, while ground-breaking, was actually just a new twist on old theories, proving that .....

45What does it mean to say something shapes the character?

46For Malaysians, the saying ..... especially fundamentals as extended family members are very close.

47You live and you learn.

48What is the main advice given by the adage "Look before you leap"?

49What is South Africa often referred to as?

50The golden rule is .....

51The proverb with the similar meaning

52"No pain, no gain" means:

53What is the meaning of this idiom, adage or proverb?She'll cross that bridge when she comes to it.

54Choose the most suitable proverb.Lady Gaga sees her father ..... as he works in a different country.

55A Cliche is defined as:

56"Don't bite the hands that feed you". The meaning of the proverb is .....

57"Adversity and loss make a man wise". What does this proverb mean?

58Thinking about my daughter's future helps keep me .....

59What does "A stitch in time saves nine" mean?His grandmother often reminded him that a stitch in time saves nine when it came to taking care of his health, encouraging him to adopt healthy habits early on.

60What is the meaning of this idiom, adage or proverb?Once bitten, twice shy.

61This proverb means: think for yourself and don't copy people mindlesslyMonkey see .....