Proverbs and Adages Flashcards
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"Too many cooks spoil the broth" warns about what?
Answer: Too many people interfering in one task
When too many people contribute to one job, the result suffers.
Which proverb means you should take advantage of opportunity quickly?
Answer: Strike while the iron is hot
Act while conditions are favorable, like a blacksmith works hot iron.
"You can't judge a book by its cover" means what?
Answer: Appearances can be misleading
Outward appearance does not reliably reveal true value or character.
Which adage advises against creating unnecessary trouble?
Answer: Let sleeping dogs lie
"Let sleeping dogs lie" means leave a settled situation alone.
"Rome wasn't built in a day" teaches that what?
Answer: Great things take time
Important achievements require patience and sustained effort.
Which proverb means people who complain loudest get attention?
Answer: The squeaky wheel gets the grease
Those who speak up about problems are most likely to be helped.
"Haste makes waste" warns that what?
Answer: Rushing leads to mistakes
Doing things too quickly often causes errors and lost effort.