946bc3cb32e47f88bdb14b8af8ef6660122 proverbs iii pt 2 2 match proverbs w definitions

Task 1. Match the pictures with the proverbs.

Task 2. Match the proverbs with their
definitions.
a. Any great plan or big dream cannot be
achieved overnight or easily.
b. By being thrifty one will be able to save
up and get ahead.
c. Do not be deceived
by appearances.
d. Do not make a big
fuss over (=problem out of)
something small.
e. It is better to have something that is
certain than take a risk to get more,
where you might lose everything.
f.

It is only natural for someone to make
mistakes, but for one to forgive another
for his mistake is a great act.

g. One will enjoy/suffer the consequences
of his earlier actions or inactions.
h. This fruit is so nutritious
they keep you in the peak of health.
i.

When law enforcers are not present,
certain individuals will take the
opportunity to break the law.

j.

You should not plan on everything
going exactly as you expected until you
see the results for yourself.


THE PROVERBS
Don't make a mountain … OUT OF A MOLEHILL.
Do not make a big fuss over (=problem out of) something small
To err is human, … TO FORGIVE DIVINE.
It is only natural for someone to make mistakes, but for one to forgive another for
his mistake is a great act (=thing to do).
A bird in hand … IS WORTH TWO IN THE BUSH.
It is better to have something that is certain than take a risk to get more, where you
might lose everything.
An apple a day … KEEPS THE DOCTOR AWAY.
It means that apples are so nutritious (=healthy) they keep you in the peak of
health.
Rome was not … BUILT IN A DAY.
Any great plan or big dream cannot be achieved (=done) overnight (=in one night)
or easily.
Don't count your chickens … BEFORE THEY ARE HATCHED.
You should not plan on everything going exactly as you expected until you see the
results for yourself.
Don't judge a book … BY ITS COVER.
Do not be deceived (=cheated) by appearances (=what you can see on the surface).
As you sow, … SO YOU SHALL REAP.
One will either enjoy or suffer the consequences (=results) of his earlier actions or

inactions (=not doing anything).
When the cat is away … THE MICE WILL PLAY.
When law enforcers (=the police) are not present, certain individuals will take the
opportunity to break the law.
A penny saved … IS A PENNY GAINED.
By being thrifty (=saving up) one will be able to save up and get ahead (=improve
one’s life).