Dueling Proverbs #2
Answer Key


  1.     The best things come in small
        packages.
        but
        The bigger, the better.
       
  2.     A miss is as good as a mile.
        but
        Half a loaf is better than no
        loaf.
       
  3.     An old fox is not easily snared.
        but
        There's no fool like an old fool.
       
  4.     A good beginning makes a
        good ending.
        but
        It's not over 'till it's over.
       
  5.     Blood is thicker than water.
        but
        Many kinfolk, few friends.
       
  6.     Practice makes perfect.
        but
        All work and no play makes
        Jack a dull boy.
       
  7.     If you lie down with dogs,
        you'll get up with fleas.
        but
        If you can't beat 'em, join 'em.
       
  8.     A bird in the hand is worth two
        in the bush.
        but
        A man's reach should exceed
        his grasp.
       
  9.     There's safety in numbers.
        but
        Better be alone than in bad
        company.
       
  10.     If at first you don't succeed,
        try, try again.
        but
        Don't beat a dead horse.
       

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