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English Proverbs : Proverb to Meaning III


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1.

It is no use crying over spilt milk.

  Events, specially misfortunes, always come all at once.

  Do not expect too much of something received as a gift.

  It is useless taking precautions after something has happened.

  There is no value lamenting that which cannot be undone.

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2.

Knowledge is power.

  There can only be a single leader in any enterprise.

  One can achieve big success by persevering with small steps.

  The greater our expertise, the more influential we are.

  Take advantage promptly of favorable opportunities.

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3.

Little strokes fell great oaks.

  Do not expect too much of something received as a gift.

  Every calamity that occurs is of advantage to someone or the other.

  One can achieve big success by persevering with small steps.

  We may plan to do something, but fate may decide otherwise.

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4.

Never look a gift horse in the mouth.

  The need for something motivates us to create or get it.

  Do not expect too much of something received as a gift.

  Life would be very easy if goals could be achieved only by desiring.

  There are many to share the joys in good times but none to share the sorrow in bad times.

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5.

Necessity is the mother of invention.

  It is wise to not disturb some things and call for unnecessary trouble.

  Events, specially misfortunes, always come all at once.

  The need for something motivates us to create or get it.

  There is a lot of time to regret if you wed in a hurry.

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6.

Live and let live.

  There is a lot of time to regret if you wed in a hurry.

  By doing various jobs, one is not an expert in any single task.

  If we work with others ignoring their faults, then they will work with us ignoring ours.

  Every calamity that occurs is of advantage to someone or the other.

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7.

It is too late to lock the stable when the horse has been stolen.

  There is no value lamenting that which cannot be undone.

  People in love do not see to each other's shortcomings.

  Children have the looks and characteristics of their parents.

  It is useless taking precautions after something has happened.

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