Write 10 proverbs, idioms, homophones,
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PROVERB Absence makes the heart grow fonder
10 PROVERB Birds of a feather flock together
MEANING People who are similar spend time together
EXAMPLE “I think we all started hanging out because we all liked anime. Birds of a feather flock together.”
11 PROVERB Cleanliness is next to godliness
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FLASHCARDS IN HOMOPHONES, IDIOMS AND PROVERBS DECK (22)
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What are homophones?
Words that usually have different spellings and different meanings, but sound the same
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Give two examples of homophones
wood, would
know, no
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What is an idiom?
A group of words that has a specific meaning when the words are used together
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What is the meaning of the idiom: 'nest egg'?
Savings for the future
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What is the meaning of the idiom: 'take a rain check'?
Refusing an invitation now, but agreeing to accept another in the future
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What is the meaning of the idiom: 'put a sock in it '?
An impolite way to tell a noisy person to keep quiet
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What is the meaning of the idiom: ' let the cat out of the bag'?
To let slip a secret without intending to
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What is the meaning of the idiom: ' hold your horses'?
Slow down and be patient
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What is the meaning of the idiom: ' when pigs fly'?
Something that will never happen
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What is the meaning of the idiom: ' smell a rat'?
To suspect someone is doing something wrong
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What is the meaning of the idiom: ' let sleeping dogs lie'?
Leave a situation alone to avoid conflict
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What is the meaning of the idiom: ' in your face'?
When someone is aggressive towards you and can't be ignored
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What is the meaning of the idiom: ' knock on wood'?
Tapping on wood in the belief that it will bring good luck
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What is the meaning of the proverb: 'A stitch in time saves nine '?
If something needs to be done, do it straight away because it will save you time later on
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What is the meaning of the proverb: 'Don't upset the applecart'?
Don't change a situation when things are going well
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What is the meaning of the proverb: 'Make hay while the sun shines'?
When the timing is good take advantage of an opportunity
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What is the meaning of the proverb: 'A leopard doesn't change its spots '?
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A person doesn't change their behaviour
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What is the meaning of the proverb: ' Two heads are better than one '?
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Working with another person helps
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What is the meaning of the proverb: 'If the shoe fits, wear it '?
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If you are responsible for something take responsibility for it
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What is the meaning of the proverb: 'You can't teach an old dog new tricks '?
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Older people don't learn as easily as young people
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What is the meaning of the proverb: 'birds of a feather flock together '?
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People who are similar enjoy spending time together
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What is a proverb?
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An old saying that gives advice or shares information that most people believe is true
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