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Proverbs Proverbs, like idioms, do not actually mean what they say. They are meant to express truth, advice, or wisdom.

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Page 1: Proverbs Proverbs, like idioms, do not actually mean what they say. They are meant to express truth, advice, or wisdom

Proverbs

Proverbs, like idioms, do not actually mean what they say. They are meant to express truth, advice, or wisdom.

Page 2: Proverbs Proverbs, like idioms, do not actually mean what they say. They are meant to express truth, advice, or wisdom

The proverb says, “Two heads are better than one.”

Page 3: Proverbs Proverbs, like idioms, do not actually mean what they say. They are meant to express truth, advice, or wisdom

Two people thinking or working together can often accomplish

more than one person alone.

The proverb Means...

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The proverb says, “Out of sight , out of mind.”

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It’s easy to forget about something when it is not right in front of

you.

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Page 6: Proverbs Proverbs, like idioms, do not actually mean what they say. They are meant to express truth, advice, or wisdom

The proverb says, “Actions speak louder than words.”

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What a person does means more than what they say they will do.

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Page 8: Proverbs Proverbs, like idioms, do not actually mean what they say. They are meant to express truth, advice, or wisdom

Don’t judge a book by its cover.

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The outside of something or someone doesn’t always

show what is inside.

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The proverb says, “Don’t cry over spilled milk.”

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Don’t worry or be upset over something that is

already done.

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The proverb says, “Don’t put the cart before the horse.”

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Don’t do things in the wrong order.

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Page 14: Proverbs Proverbs, like idioms, do not actually mean what they say. They are meant to express truth, advice, or wisdom

OTHER PROVERBSLOOK BEFORE YOU LEAP.DON’T COUNT YOUR CHICKENS BEFORE THEY HATCH.

THE EARLY BIRD CATCHES THE WORM.

PUT YOUR BEST FOOT FORWARD.