Proverbs are short sayings in frequent and widespread use that express a basic truth. A look at some popular proverbs from all around the world.

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A sparrow in the hand is better than a ______ on your roof.

  • Dove
  • Pigeon
  • Parrot
  • Swallow

An old friend is much better than _______ new ones.

  • Four
  • Two
  • Six
  • Eight

The early bird gets the ______.

  • Butterfly
  • Worm
  • Frog
  • Moth

No _____, no gain.

  • Game
  • Shame
  • Pain
  • Rain

Do not keep all your ______ in the same basket.

  • Coins
  • Apple
  • Fish
  • Eggs

Strike the iron while it is ____.

  • Hot
  • Cold
  • Lukewarm
  • Tepid

Birds of a _______ flock together.

  • Kind
  • Type
  • Weather
  • Feather

It is like making a broom with ______ threads.

  • Golden
  • Silken
  • Silver
  • Wool

Do stones wear out if ______ crawl on them?

  • Caterpillars
  • Bees
  • Ants
  • Snake

______ are better than cherry blossoms.

  • Meatballs
  • Dumplings
  • Roses
  • Daffodils

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