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Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Proverbs which are opposite in meanings

1) a) A silent man is a wise one. 
1) b) A man without words is a man without thoughts. 

2) a) Actions speak louder than words. 
2) b) The pen is mightier than the sword. 

3) a) Beware of Greeks bearing gifts. 
3) b) Don't look a gift horse in the mouth. 

4) a) Clothes make the man. 
4) b) Don't judge a book by its cover.

5) a) Look before you leap. 
5) b) He who hesitates is lost. 

6) a) Many hands make light work. 
6) b) Too many cooks spoil the broth.

7) a) Nothing ventured, nothing gained. 
7) b) Better safe than sorry.

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