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English Proverbs : Proverb to Meaning V


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1.

There is no smoke without fire.

  It is wise not to disturb things at times lest you invite trouble.

  There is strength and safety in numbers compared individuals acting alone.

  Rumours are not baseless but have some truth in them.

  It is beneficial when persons reason jointly and make up for each other's deficiencies.

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2.

Nothing venture, nothing gain.

  Failure should not discourage us, for some other opportunity always exists.

  Without risks, there are no rewards.

  With greatness and power comes a lot of responsibility.

  Do not judge solely by looks because appearances are deceptive.

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3.

Talk of the devil and the devil appears.

  You do me a favor and I will reciprocate.

  This is said in jest when a person we have been talking about meets us.

  It is a desire that gives birth to a belief.

  People take advantage when the person in charge is absent.

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4.

Those who live in glass houses should not throw stones.

  What is appropriate for one is appropriate for another.

  Foolish people talk a lot.

  Rumours are not baseless but have some truth in them.

  Think of your own mistakes before blaming others.

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5.

You can take a horse to the water, but you cannot make him drink.

  If you keep contact with bad people, you get spoiled.

  There is strength and safety in numbers compared individuals acting alone.

  It is too late to change one's mind after performing an action.

  You cannot help an unwilling person beyond a certain point.

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6.

What is sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander.

  What is appropriate for one is appropriate for another.

  One must adapt to one's surroundings.

  If one is careful with things especially money, one will not lack them when needed.

  We cannot assume anything is ours until we actually get it.

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7.

Well begun is half done.

  The memory of something pleasant provides everlasting pleasure.

  With greatness and power comes a lot of responsibility.

  There is strength and safety in numbers compared individuals acting alone.

  A good start to a task leads to its easy and successful completion.

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