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Common Proverbs Meaning BasedSet 14

1As the saying goes," ....., " you have helped me when I'm injured.

2Cruel and oppressive government or rule.

3What is the meaning of the proverb "All's fair in love and war"?

4The tricks of the trade are:

5"In toto" means ..... A) no where B) somethingC) everything

6Choose the most suitable proverb.When Johan needed help, all his friends were there for him. As the saying goes .....

7What did God tell Moses to remove because he was on holy ground?

8The premise of the sitcom is simple:a hopeless romantic decides to leave his entire love life up to .....; as a result, he learns the hard way that true love cannot be found .....

9"One fell swoop" comes from MacbethWe use this phrase today to mean:

10The moral value of Cinderella's story is .....

11What did the sign on the restroom that said "whites only" mean?

12Basic right of all people in the U.S. is the idea that all people are .....

13I have made a mess of my life. I'll turn over a new ..... and hope to do better.

14What does the phrase 'Shrimp that falls asleep, the current carries it away' mean?

15"The last straw" originated from a:

16"Prevention is ..... than cure."

17What does, "A stitch in time saves nine", mean?

18Finish this quote: " ..... and in conclusion may I please remind you that it does not say 'RSVP' on .....!"

19What does 'carpe diem' mean?

20As Rani promised her parents that she will do well in the coming exams, she decided to begin her revision early as .....

21Sleep on it- "Don't decide now; sleep on it" means

22Which of the following symbols might represent a fresh start?

23A ..... is a short, wise saying that is widely used to express an obvious truth.

24Something taken for granted without good reason is called .....

25This equipment isn't worth ....., sir.

26Which of the following is not a proverb?

27Wise saying; type of figurative language Ex: An apple a day keeps the doctor away.

28Which proverb means bad influences can spoil a whole group?

29A Cliche is?

30As ..... as a daisy

31Define truth will out

32What does "Rule of Thumb" mean?

33Which of the following best represents the idea that 'Actions speak louder than words'?

34"Less is More" is a dictum of

35What is the meaning of the adage below?Look before you leap.

36What did Frosty have for a nose?

37I was happy to Michelle since she had helped me with my homework last week. As the saying goes, .....

38Which proverb emphasizes reciprocation in relationships?

39The counsellor has supported the community through thick and thin.

40Which statement best expresses a common belief among nativists in the late 1800s and early 1900s?

41So in ....., do to others what you would have them do to you.

42What would a sage most likely say to a person who is having a hard time?

43Respect is best explained in the golden rule:

44"Know thy user" means .....

45What is the meaning of 'have a good memory'?

46What is a group of words that function together as a fixed expression called?

47I love to wrap up tightly in a woolen ..... and sit with a good book near the fireplace in winter evenings.Don't invite him to the party-he is such a wet ..... sneering at people from the distance.

48When Danny asked his grandmother while she saved used wrapping paper, she replied, "Waste not, want not."

49..... possesses wise saws and modern instances

50Which saying means that merely intending to do good is not enough; action is required?

51DON'T JUDGE A BOOK BY ITS COVER.

52Pick the proverb that highlights that knowing someone too well may breed disrespect.

53Identify the idiom that means " never".

54What three words usually follow the verb in this featured proverb? 'What it's worth doing is worth the trouble of ..... '

55Diamond jubilee is ..... th anniversary

56Which sentence best captures the essence of 'Play Like a Girl'?

57What does it mean when someone says "Something Fishy?"

58Which of these could be described as hackneyed?

59A phrase or opinion that is overused and betrays a lack of original thought.

60What does the idiom Haste makes waste caution against?

61Generally speaking is .....