English Quiz: Complete the Proverb!

Do you know your English sayings and proverbs? This quiz will test your knowledge of 16 different English proverbs. You will be given the first half and asked to complete it. Good luck!
 
 
"When in Rome..."
"...do as the Romans do."
"...be a Roman."
"...act as a Roman"
"...do as a Roman does."
 
 
"Fortune favors..."
"...the bold."
"...the brave."
"...the poor."
"...the pure."
 
 
"A drowning man..."
"...will clutch at a straw."
"...will clutch at anything."
"...will do anything."
"...will drown you too if you let him."
 
 
"Among the blind..."
"...the one-eyed man is king."
"...the rat king is free."
"...the devil is king."
"...the king is the devil."
 
 
"An idle brain..."
"...is the devil’s workshop."
"...is the devil’s playground."
"...is a cry for the devil."
"...is a terrible thing to waste."
 
 
"An ounce of prevention..."
"...is worth a pound of cure."
"...is worth a gallon of happiness."
"...is worth any sacrifice."
"...is worth a mountain of effort."
 
 
"Be slow in choosing a friend..."
"...but slower in changing."
"...but quick in changing one."
"...lest you be chosen."
"...lest you choose rashly."
 
 
"Cross the stream..."
"...where it is shallowest."
"...when you reach it."
"...after you drink from it."
"...when you see it."
 
 
"Don’t cast pearls..."
"...before swine."
"...before dimes."
"...at the feet of evil men."
"...at the feet of poor men."
 
 
"Empty bags..."
"...cannot stand upright."
"...will always deflate."
"...will always bend."
"...cannot fight."
 
 
"Never test the depth..."
"...of water with both feet."
"...of the ocean with your feet."
"...of water with your head."
"...of an argument with shallow logic."
 
 
"Fools rush in..."
"...where angels fear to tread."
"...where wise men tread lightly."
"...where the wise watch closely."
"...where the wise do not tread."
 
 
"Give them an inch..."
"...and they’ll take a mile."
"...and they’ll take a foot."
"...and they’ll take it all."
"...and they'll take ten."
 
 
"Grief divided..."
"...is made lighter."
"...is lighter to bear."
"...is always easier."
"...multiplies healing."
 
 
"Make hay..."
"...while the sun shines."
"...while the going is good."
"...while you're young."
"...while you live, for tomorrow you may die."
 
 
"Marry at haste..."
"...repent at leisure."
"...divorce at leisure."
"...repeat with leisure."
"...undo at leisure."
You Failed This Quiz
Getting less than 20% of the answers right, 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 learn more about their origins, look below.
Not Bad, Not Great
You got less than half of the proverbs correctly, which means you passed but just barely. You have some knowledge of proverbs but have quite big holes in your knowledge. Granted, they aren't in everyday use anymore, but they haven't vanished, either. They represent a lot of wisdom, and it's a shame not to learn them. You can probably find them in books and articles, and we encourage you to read more as well as perhaps expand your usual reading material. To see the full proverbs as well as learn more about their origins, look below.
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 as well as learn more about their origins below.
You ACED This Quiz!
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! To see the full proverbs as well as learn more about their origins, look below.
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