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Why is everyone talking in riddles all the time?

Do You Know What These Old English Proverbs Mean?

It was "A situation in which different actions or options result in no eventual gain or loss."

It's "Not important, or not connected with the subject being discussed."

It's "If too many people are involved in a task or activity, it will not be done well."

It's "Everyone will have good luck or success at some point in their lives."

It's "A person who has done something badly will seek to lay the blame on their equipment rather than admit their own lack of skill."

It's "The things we already have are more valuable than the things we only hope to get."

A bird in hand is  
worth two in the bush

It's "A group or organisation is only as strong as the weakest or least powerful person."

A chain is only as strong  
as its weakest link.

It's "A person in desperate need of help will grab hold of some help, even if it is insignificant."

It's "Things that look good outwardly may not be as valuable or good."

It's "Foolish or stupid people are the most talkative."

It's "A little precaution before a crisis hits is better than lot of firefighting afterwards."

An ounce of protection is worth a pound of cure.

It's "It’s better to deal with problems immediately rather than wait by when they worsen and become much bigger."

It's "People who appear threatening rarely do harm."

It's "It is better to remain active than to be idle."

It's "Don’t act badly toward the person who has helped you or from whom you derive some benefits, for you may lose those benefits in future."

It's "Don’t make plans based on future events that may not happen at all."

Don’t count your chickens before they hatch.

It's "There is no point in staying upset over a mistake because you can’t undo what has happened."

Your knowledge of traditional proverbs might not be that of a wise scholar just yet, don't let this ail you, for time is the greatest giver of knowledge.

You are fairly well versed in the language of proverbs. Some tripped you up but there is always time to learn, your journey is a marathon not a sprint.

You are clearly a well read and world person, there is nary a proverb that hasn't touched your ears or passed your lips.

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