Sunday, 24 February 2013

Forms 4 - 6 : Proverbs

Week 6

The apple doesn't fall far
 from the tree

Meaning: This refers to the 

inherent personality of a parent/
grandparent, either good or bad,
which appear to be inherited by
the child.
It's no use crying over
spilt milk

Meaning : Getting upset over 
something that has gone 
wrong is pointless; it can't be
changed so it should be accepted.
Beauty is in the eyes of
the beholder

Meaning: Different people 

have different ideas about 
what is beautiful.
Empty vessels make the
most noise

Meaning: People who

talk a lot and frequently 
express their ideas are 
often stupid.
Birds of a feather flock
together

Meaning: People who have 

similar characteristics often 
associate with each other.
A rolling stone gathers
no moss

Meaning: A person who does 

not settle in one place, seldom
prospers.

Many hands make
light work

Meaning: A great task is done

quickly if many people help out.
A good conscience is a
soft pillow

Meaning: A person who is free 
of evil deeds and thoughts, and is
full of virtue, will have no enemies
and nothing to fear, so will be able
to sleep well at night.

Great oaks grow from
 little acorns

Meaning: Great achievements/
things come from small beginnings.


The proof of the pudding is
in the eating

Meaning: The real value of 

something can be judged only
after it has been tried or tested.


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