Proverbs & Sayings
Common English proverbs and their meanings
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A learner chooses language from proverbs & sayings for a real conversation instead of memorising isolated definitions.
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Check your understanding
Answer: Verb + noun: make an idea easier to understand.
Identify the exact word or structure that carries the intended meaning.
Answer: Word alone contrasts with Useful chunk.
Contrasting a model with a near alternative helps the important feature stand out.
Answer: Learn “make a decision” as one unit instead of selecting a verb by direct translation.
Immediate corrective feedback is most useful when it identifies both the change and its purpose.
Answer: a noticeable improvement
The model is one possible answer. Your own accurate, natural example is the goal.
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