Task Match the pictures with the proverbs Task Match the proverbs with their definitions a Any great plan or big dream cannot be achieved overnight or easily b By being thrifty one will be able to save up and get ahead c Do not be deceived by appearances d Do not make a big fuss over (=problem out of) something small e It is better to have something that is certain than take a risk to get more, where you might lose everything f It is only natural for someone to make mistakes, but for one to forgive another for his mistake is a great act g One will enjoy/suffer the consequences of his earlier actions or inactions h This fruit is so nutritious they keep you in the peak of health i When law enforcers are not present, certain individuals will take the opportunity to break the law j You should not plan on everything going exactly as you expected until you see the results for yourself THE PROVERBS Don't make a mountain … OUT OF A MOLEHILL Do not make a big fuss over (=problem out of) something small To err is human, … TO FORGIVE DIVINE It is only natural for someone to make mistakes, but for one to forgive another for his mistake is a great act (=thing to do) A bird in hand … IS WORTH TWO IN THE BUSH It is better to have something that is certain than take a risk to get more, where you might lose everything An apple a day … KEEPS THE DOCTOR AWAY It means that apples are so nutritious (=healthy) they keep you in the peak of health Rome was not … BUILT IN A DAY Any great plan or big dream cannot be achieved (=done) overnight (=in one night) or easily Don't count your chickens … BEFORE THEY ARE HATCHED You should not plan on everything going exactly as you expected until you see the results for yourself Don't judge a book … BY ITS COVER Do not be deceived (=cheated) by appearances (=what you can see on the surface) As you sow, … SO YOU SHALL REAP One will either enjoy or suffer the consequences (=results) of his earlier actions or inactions (=not doing anything) When the cat is away … THE MICE WILL PLAY When law enforcers (=the police) are not present, certain individuals will take the opportunity to break the law A penny saved … IS A PENNY GAINED By being thrifty (=saving up) one will be able to save up and get ahead (=improve one’s life)