Sayings are statements that describe our culture.
For example, "Seeing is believing" means you may not believe
something until you actually see it.
Match the saying with the true meaning below.
A. Where there's a will,
there's a
way.
B. Sit on the fence.
C. A watched pot never boils.
D. A penny saved is a
penny earned.
E. Read between the lines.
F. When in Rome, do as the Romans.
G. What will be, will be.
H. Take the bull by the horns.
I. Visa Versa.
J. Till the cows come home.
K. Time heals all wounds.
L. Steal his/her thunder.
M. Out of the frying pan and into the
fire.
N. A miss is as good as a mile.
If you don't spend your money it's just
like earning it because you'll have extra cash on hand.
The passing of time will make ill
feelings go away.
To stop hesitating and act.
If you want something bad enough,
you'll find a way to get it.
If you're unsure of what to do, do as
the people around you, follow the customs of the land.
Going from one bad situation to
another.
The exact it and the other way
around.
Missing by a bit is no better than
missing by a mile.
Someone that does not take a side on
an issue.
When someone else does something good
before you have a chance to do so.
Some things are beyond our control.
Something won't happen for a long
time.
Going beyond the surface of something
to find out what it really means.
If you are anxiously waiting for
something to happen, it usually takes longer.
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