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English Proverbs : Proverb to Meaning III


Given the MEANING, identify the PROVERB

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1.

A person's character, especially bad nature, will always remain the same.

  It is a sad heart that never rejoices.

  The leopard cannot change its spots.

  It is no use crying over spilt milk.

  A Jack of all trades is master of none.

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2.

It is always possible to improve one's conduct, no matter how long one has lead a morally bad life.

  Love is blind.

  It is never too late to mend.

  Make hay while the sun shines.

  If wishes were horses beggars would ride.

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3.

Satisfy oneself before paying for a purchase and not complain after the transaction.

  The more you have, the more you want.

  Let the buyer beware or Caveat emptor (Latin version).

  It is useless to flog a dead horse.

  Many hands make light work.

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4.

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

  Never look a gift horse in the mouth.

  Let sleeping dogs lie.

  Many hands make light work.

  If two men ride on a horse, one must ride behind.

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5.

Children have the looks and characteristics of their parents.

  It never rains but it pours.

  Little strokes fell great oaks.

  Like father, like son.

  Necessity is the mother of invention.

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6.

One can achieve big success by persevering with small steps.

  Like father, like son.

  It is no use crying over spilt milk.

  Little strokes fell great oaks.

  It never rains but it pours.

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7.

The powerful decide what is correct.

  Might is right.

  Knowledge is power.

  Marry in haste, and repent at leisure.

  Make hay while the sun shines.

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