Sayings are statements that describe our culture.
For example, "Seeing is believing" means you may not believe
something until you actually see it."
Match the saying with the true meaning below.
A. All for one and one
for all.
B. A bird in the hand is
worth two in the bush.
C. Don't cut off your
nose to spite your face.
D. All's well that ends
well.
E. A fool and his money
are soon departed.
F. A leopard can't
change his spots.
G. Good fences make good
neighbors.
H. Don't look a gift
horse in the mouth.
I. He who hesitates is
lost.
J. Hitch your wagon to a
star.
K. The proof is in the
pudding.
L. Once bitten, twice
shy.
M. Money is the root of
all evil.
N. If wishes were
horses, beggars would ride.
O. Nothing will
come of nothing.
P. He who laughs last
laughs best.
Q. A friend in need is a
friend indeed.
R. Necessity is the mother
of invention.
You can't judge something until you
try it!
Don't fault something that is given
to you, or criticize the giver.
It's impossible to hide or change a
particular trait. It's what makes that person.
The person that hesitates to laugh at
new ideas may have the last laugh.
People tend to protect themselves
from being hurt, especially after they've been hurt before.
By clearly marking the boundaries
between you and others, people can stay on better terms.
It is better to be content with what
you have than to chase for something out of reach.
People often come up with new ways to
do things when they need to solve a problem.
A person that is foolish with his or
her money will not hang on to it long.
Aim as high as you can!
If something finally succeeds then
the mistakes along the way may be forgiven.
A true friend sticks with you in good
times and bad times.
All members of the group must work
for the good of each individual and each individual must work for
the good of the group.
If you wait to do something,
it may be too late.
Without effort, you can't accomplish
anything.
If wishes were easily achieved, then
everyone would have what they want.
Greed for money can motivate people
to do things that they wouldn't otherwise do.
Sometimes out of hurt or anger, we do
things that end up hurting us rather than making things better, or
making us feel better.
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