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English Proverbs : Proverb to Meaning II


Given the PROVERB, identify the MEANING

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1.

Easy come, easy go.

  A person can look impressive in smart clothes.

  What is acquired without effort especially money is likely to be lost.

  Mothers who care for their children are creating the next generation of men.

  Anyone can show off his courage in a familiar, safe environment.

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2.

East or west, home is best.

  We must not hold against someone a thing of the past.

  Wherever one may travel, the happiest place is one's abode.

  People who laugh first may have others laugh at them in the end.

  A reputation takes long to build, but can be quickly destroyed.

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3.

Fine feathers make fine birds.

  Success comes to those who have the courage to try.

  When people cannot get what they desire, they save face by pretending they never wanted it.

  A person can look impressive in smart clothes.

  Physical well-being is more important than financial prosperity.

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4.

The hand that rocks the cradle rules the world.

  Mothers who care for their children are creating the next generation of men.

  True friends are those who help in difficult times.

  Spread your risks widely and wisely.

  A person can look impressive in smart clothes.

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5.

Great oaks from little acorns grow.

  Much may come from a small beginning.

  Intimacy can cause us to lose our regard.

  People who are stupid are very talkative.

  Always do things in the right order.

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6.

Don't wash your dirty linen in public.

  There is hope even in difficult situations.

  It is best to confine shameful family matters to the home.

  Much may come from a small beginning.

  Too much of a hurry leads to mistakes and loss of productivity.

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7.

Forgive and forget.

  One who acts promptly gets what he desires.

  One should be thankful for whatever one gets, considering one may otherwise get nothing.

  True friends are those who help in difficult times.

  We must not hold against someone a thing of the past.

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