Proverbs have been handed down through the ages, imparting everlasting knowledge and understanding of human nature. They are frequently useful when we want to convey a piece of knowledge or advice quickly. But how well do you actually understand these proverbs? Time to find out now!
You’ll be given a renowned proverb’s first half, and you’ll have to fill in the gap with the appropriate conclusion. To keep things interesting, we’ve mixed well-known and obscure proverbs together.
1. All’s fair in love and ___________.
A. War
B. Peace
C. Games
D. Happiness
This proverb is used to describe a situation in which people do not follow the usual rules of behavior and do things that are normally considered unfair
2. Don’t count your chickens before they ___________.
A. Hatch
B. Fly
C. Crow
D. Lay eggs
Another way of saying this proverb is: Don’t count your chickens until they are hatched. So, this proverb means you should not depend on something that has yet to happen. It is unwise to make plans based on something that hasn’t happened.
3. When in Rome, do as the ___________ do.
A. Greeks
B. Spaniards
C. Romans
D. French
When visiting a foreign land, follow the customs of those who live in it. It can also mean that when you are in an unfamiliar situation, you should follow the lead of those who know the ropes.
4. A bird in the hand is worth two in the ___________.
A. Bush
B. Sky
C. Nest
D. Cage
This proverb means that it’s better to have a small, secured advantage than the possibility of a bigger one. It’s better to stick with what you have than risk it for something greater.
5. When the going gets tough, the tough get ___________.
A. Going
B. Cooking
C. Shopping
D. Singing
It’s means When a situation is difficult or dangerous, strong people work harder to resolve the problem. This saying relies on a difficult play on words; it could be rephrased word-for-word as: “When the situation becomes hard, strong people start working.
6. A watched pot never ___________.
A. Boils
B. Melts
C. Freezes
D. Steams
This proverb means that if you wait and watch anxiously to see something happen, it will seem to take a very long time, or it will not happen at all.
7. You can’t make an omelet without ___________.
A. Stirring the pot
B. Frying bacon
C. Toasting bread
D. Breaking eggs
You can’t make an omelet without breaking eggs. In order to achieve something, it is inevitable and necessary that some mistakes are made or some sacrifices must occur.
8. When the cat’s away, the _ will play.
A. Dog
B. Mouse
C. Rabbit
D. Birds
When the cat’s away, the mouse will play: This famous saying suggests that when a person in authority is not present, the people under his rule will enjoy their freedom.
9. The early bird catches the _______.
A. Worm
B. Mouse
C. Fish
D. Butterfly
the early bird catches the worm: If you say that the early bird catches the worm, you mean that the person who arrives first in a place is most likely to get what they want.
10. You reap what you ___________.
A. Sow
B. Reap
C. Plant
D. Dig
You reap what you sow is a proverb that says future consequences are inevitably shaped by present actions.
11. Don’t put all your eggs in one ___________.
A. Basket
B. Carton
C. Nest
D. Refrigerator
This is a piece of advice which means that one should not concentrate all efforts and resources in one area as one could lose everything.
12. Haste makes ___________.
A. Waste
B. Taste
C. Haste
D. Paste
Haste makes waste is a proverb that means hasty or quick action often results in a waste of time, effort, or even money. It is much better to avoid rushing decisions or tasks to avoid mistakes that may end up being costly.
13. The pen is mightier than the ___________.
A. Sword
B. Shield
C. Gun
D. Spear
The pen is mightier than the sword” is a metonymic adage, indicating that the written word is more effective than violence as a means of social or political change.
14. When one door closes, another one ___________.
A. Opens
B. Locks
C. Shuts
D. Disappears
This expression is often used to encourage someone to keep trying after they have had a disappointment or failure.
15. Two heads are better than _________.
A. One
B. None
C. Three
D. Four
This proverb teaches us that Some problems may be solved more easily by two people working together than by one working alone.
16. Every cloud has a ___________ lining.
A. Silver
B. Golden
C. White
D. Dark
If you say that every cloud has a silver lining, you mean that every sad or unpleasant situation has a positive side to it.
17. Too many cooks spoil the ___________.
A. Broth
B. Cake
C. Dinner
D. Recipe
Too many cooks spoil the broth. If too many people participate in a task, especially in a leading role, the task will not be done very well.
18. Where there’s smoke, there’s ___________.
A. Danger
B. Steam
C. Fire
D. Fog
If someone says where there’s smoke there’s fire, they mean that there are rumors or signs that something is true so it must be at least partly true.
19. You can’t have your cake and ___________ it too.
A. Eat
B. Save
C. Share
D. Bake
You can’t have your cake and eat it: to have or enjoy the good parts of something without having or dealing with the bad parts.
20. A picture is worth a thousand _______.
A. Pages
B. Words
C. Thoughts
D. Paintings
A picture is worth a thousand words is an adage in multiple languages meaning that complex and sometimes multiple ideas can be conveyed by a single still image, which conveys its meaning or essence more effectively than a mere verbal description.
21. People who live in glass houses shouldn’t throw ___________.
A. Stones
B. Rocks
C. Sticks
D. Sand
The saying “people who live in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones” is used to say that people who have faults should not criticize other people for having the same faults.
22. Don’t bite the hand that ___________ you.
A. Feeds
B. Pets
C. Plays with
D. Scratches
This proverb means to be ungrateful and behave badly towards the person who has helped or supported you.
23. You can lead a horse to water, but you can’t force it to ___________.
A. Swim
B. Drink
C. Jump
D. Run
It is used to emphasize that you can make it easy for someone to do something, but you cannot force them to do it.
24. A chain is only as strong as its ___________ link.
A. Weakest
B. Strongest
C. Longest
D. Thickest
This proverb is used to express that a group can only be as successful as its least successful or powerful person. The success of the entire group depends on the success of each individual member of the group. If one person fails, the whole group fails.
25. You can’t teach an old ________ new tricks.
A. Dog
B. Cat
C. Monkey
D. Lion
This proverb means that it is very difficult to teach someone new skills or to change someone’s habits or character
That’s a very bad score but don’t worry proverbs can be tricky. Keep learning!
Not bad! You know some proverbs. More proverbial practice would be beneficial.
You’re a Proverb Expect! Excellent job!
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