Delve into the wisdom and insights that proverbs and sayings offer through the ages. This category encourages you to decode life lessons passed down generations. Each proverb or saying is a nugget of wisdom waiting to be interpreted and applied to modern life.
These timeless statements often reflect societal values and universal truths that transcend cultures. By understanding these sayings, you not only gain insight into different cultures but also learn essential life lessons. Apply these ancient words to navigate contemporary challenges with grace and understanding.
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According to the proverb, what do too many cooks do?
Make a meal
Make a meal
Argue
Argue
Spoil the broth
Spoil the broth
Eat a lot
Eat a lot
According to the proverb, what is the ‘mother of invention’?
Mrs Edison
Mrs Edison
Boredom
Boredom
Necessity
Necessity
Experience
Experience
Complete the Persian proverb: If fortune turns against you, even … breaks your tooth
Jelly
Jelly
Angel delight
Angel delight
Custard
Custard
Blancmange
Blancmange
According to the proverb, how do ‘Still waters run’?
Slowly
Slowly
Dark
Dark
Silent
Silent
Deep
Deep
Complete the simile: as blind as a …?
Post
Post
Mole
Mole
Bat
Bat
Snake
Snake
If the ‘Third World’ denotes the world’s developing countries, which area was denoted by the phrase ‘Second World’?
The Americas
The Americas
Australasia
Australasia
Scandinavia
Scandinavia
Communist bloc
Communist bloc
If you ‘dig in your heels’, what are you being?
Stubborn
Stubborn
Concerned
Concerned
Miserable
Miserable
Angry
Angry
Complete the well-known phrase: As sober as a …
Linesman
Linesman
Magistrate
Magistrate
Judge
Judge
Referee
Referee
According to the proverb, ‘the early bed gets …’ what?
Tired by noon
Tired by noon
The worm
The worm
A mate
A mate
All the grubs
All the grubs
According to the proverb, with what is ‘the road to hell paved’?
Good intentions
Good intentions
Laziness and deceit
Laziness and deceit
Bad thoughts
Bad thoughts
Cracked paving slabs
Cracked paving slabs
Complete the well-known proverb: ‘Many hands make …’?
An audience
An audience
Light work
Light work
A lot of clocks
A lot of clocks
A mess
A mess
If people are said to be ‘as thick as thieves’, what are they?
Very stupid
Very stupid
About to rob a bank
About to rob a bank
Ugly as sin
Ugly as sin
Very friendly
Very friendly
If you’re ‘up a gum-tree’, what’s your situation?
At school
At school
About to get married
About to get married
On holiday
On holiday
In difficulty
In difficulty
Complete the saying: As fresh as a …
Tulip
Tulip
Daisy
Daisy
Buttercup
Buttercup
Rose
Rose
You can do better
Not bad
Great!
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