Complete These Classic Proverbs

English is such a rich language. It borrows from many other languages and keeps evolving with time. As such, it is a language full of fascinating phrases and sayings that have stood the test of time for hundreds of years, surviving to this modern age. How many of these do you know? Let's put you to the test!
 
 
Complete the English proverb.
- join them.
- run away.
- fight another day.
- lead them.
 
 
Complete the English proverb.
...please little minds.
...please little people.
...get the job done.
...create big things.
 
 
Complete the English proverb.
...by the company he keeps.
...by his enemies.
...by how he treats his own.
...by his mercy.
 
 
Complete the English proverb.
...of the dead.
...of poorer folks.
...of a woman scorned.
...of angels and demons.
 
 
Complete the English proverb.
...as a free lunch.
...as a free ride.
...as a free life.
...as a free man.
 
 
Complete the English proverb.
...is in the eating.
...is in the sugar.
...is in the making.
...is in the maker.
 
 
Complete the English proverb.
...fine before eleven.
...storm before eleven.
...pouring by eleven.
...pretty by eleven.
 
 
Complete the English proverb.
...always goes barefoot.
...never goes barefoot.
...walks proud.
...walks tall.
 
 
Complete the English proverb.
...and carry a big stick.
...but act hard.
...but live strongly.
...and act softer.
 
 
Complete the English proverb.
...while failure is an orphan.
...and one mother.
...while failure lives alone.
...and few siblings.
 
 
Complete the English proverb.
...get out of the kitchen.
...close the oven.
...don't start the fire.
...don't awaken the dragon.
 
 
Complete the English proverb.
...to make a world.
...to make a family.
...to make a home.
...to make a dream come true.
 
 
Complete the English proverb.
...than curse the darkness.
...than be blinded by the sun.
...than burn your house down.
...than stumble in the dark.
 
 
Complete the English proverb.
...that makes the most noise.
...that has the most room.
...that has the most potential.
...that makes you buy a full one.
 
 
Complete the English proverb.
...that gets the grease.
...that brings the wagon down.
...that slows the trip.
...that ruins your day.
 
 
Complete the English proverb.
...weep and you weep alone.
...cry and the world cries with you.
...weep and die alone.
...weep and the world turns away.
 
 
Complete the English proverb.
...on your wrath.
...on your dreams.
...before it shines on you.
...before you pray.
 
 
Complete the English proverb.
...fell great oaks.
...for different folks.
...for little folks.
...make for big works.
Try Again?
We're afraid you did not pass this proverb quiz. Granted, most of these sayings aren't uttered that much anymore, but they do represent an enormous amount of wisdom gained over the years and condensed into these shorter sayings. To see the full proverbs as well as their origins, look at "show mistakes".
Room for Improvement
You got quite a few of the proverbs right, but also missed quite a big chunk of them. Could be you need to rest a bit or went too fast. Could be that you need to refresh your memory a little. We'd recommend trying again for a better score. Alternatively, you can have a look at the answers by clicking on "Show Mistakes", you can also see their full origins.
Good Job!
You have a good knowledge of proverbs and English sayings. You probably read quite a bit and enjoy the language, so you remember these sayings. Perhaps your parents used to say them to you! That said, there is a little room for improvement. We're sure you've got an A grade in you to make it this far. If you'd like, you can retake the test. If not, you can see the full proverbs when clicking "show mistakes" as well as their origins.
Masterful!
You positively know your English proverbs! You must have a great memory as well as a keen interest in reading and the English language. Perhaps you come from a family where proverbs were used daily. If so, lucky you, as most people these days have forgotten most of these important proverbs that encapsulate so much learned knowledge. Good for you! If you'd like to know the origin of these phrases, click on 'Show Mistakes'.
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