Learn English Proverbs

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Proverbs are often used in jokes, advertisements or everyday conversation.

Match the beginning with the correct endings. Then make a short presentation based
on it or make a story that can explain the proverb.

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A journey of a
thousand miles
You can lead your horse
to water

justifies the means.

and one for all.

tell no lies.
but you cant make it
drink.
you leap.
in a storm.
begins with a single
step.

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Its never too late

All for one

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Crime
A penny saved is
Dead men

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A bird in hand
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The end
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1 Look before
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Any port
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Dont put all your
3 eggs
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You cant have your
5 cake

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and eat it.

does not pay.
to mend.

in one basket.

a penny gained.

who laughs last.

is worth two in the

bush.
as he feels.

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