English PROVERBS | Example sentences


source: Crown Academy of English      2018年1月16日
What is a proverb? A proverb is a short sentence or expression. A proverb often gives advice or expresses a common life experience.
In this video, you will learn the following 9 English proverbs:
Curiosity killed the cat.
Don't put all your eggs in one basket.
Don't count your chickens before they hatch.
The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence.
Cross that bridge when you come to it.
Every cloud has a silver lining.
Make hay while the sun shines.
Many hands make light work.
Too many cooks spoil the broth.


Make sure you watch the video to see all the examples and to hear the correct English pronunciation.
For each proverb, I give an explanation of the literal meaning and also explain the real meaning in modern English. I give an example sentence for each one.
What is your favourite proverb? Tell me in the comments below the video.
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