煎堆 2004-6-25 15:42
Fun with proverbs (^-^)(ice,fishie and mercy killer solved)
<P>[size=3]Proverbs are condensed but memorable sayings embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as trus by many people. Let's try on some of the following proverbs.[/size]
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<P>Whe[color=red]y[/color] th[color=red]y[/color] [color=red]f[/color]at's [color=red]s[/color]way, th[color=red]y[/color] [color=red]l[/color]ice [color=red]f[/color]ill [color=red]c[/color]lay.
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<P>[color=green]answer: When the cat's away, the mice will play.[/color]
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<P>[color=blue]meaning: When a person in authority is away, those under the person's rule will enjoy their freedom.[/color][/quote]
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<P>1. [color=red]I[/color] [color=red]l[/color]olling sto[color=red]l[/color]e [color=red]f[/color]ather [color=red]g[/color]o [color=red]b[/color]oss.
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<P>[color=blue]erson who is always travelling and changing jobs has the advantage of having no responsibilities, but also has disadvantages such as having no permanent place to live.[/color]
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<P>2. [color=red]W[/color]on't [color=red]d[/color]ry ove[color=red]l[/color] sp[color=red]e[/color]lt mil[color=red]l[/color]
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<P>[color=blue]meaning: It doesn't do any good to be unhappy about something that has already happened or that can't be helped.[/color]
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<P>3. [color=red]i[/color]ll [color=red]a[/color]s [color=red]h[/color]air [color=red]o[/color]n [color=red]d[/color]ove [color=red]e[/color]nd wa[color=red]n[/color].
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<P>[color=blue]meaning: People in love and soldiers in wartime are not bound by the rules of fair play.[/color]
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<P>4. [color=red]L[/color]etter sa[color=red]v[/color]e tha[color=red]t[/color] [color=red]l[/color]orry.
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<P>[color=blue]meaning: It is better to act cautiously beforehand than to suffer afterward.[/color]
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<P>[em26][size=2]I am sure U all can get it!!![/size][em44]
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icekacang 2004-6-25 16:11
<P>A rolling stone gather[color=red]s[/color] no moss.</P><P>I think you have missout a letter "s".</P>
煎堆 2004-6-25 16:43
[quote]<B>以下是引用<I>icekacang</I>在2004-6-25 16:11:27的发言:</B>
<P>A rolling stone gather[color=red]s[/color] no moss.[color=red]correct[/color]</P>
<P>I think you have missout a letter "s".</P>[/quote]
Thanks sweety! I have check the answer with me but there isn't any "s" over there. Anyway, according the grammer, there should has an "s" behind.
鱼儿 2004-6-25 17:21
<P>Well, guess, ah-huh...
<P>3. All is fair in love and war.
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<P>meaning: People in love and soldiers in wartime are not bound by the rules of fair play.
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<P>4. Better safe than sorry.
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<P>meaning: It is better to act cautiously beforehand than to suffer afterward.</P>
鱼儿 2004-6-25 17:22
Be back late and try 2 solve those left...
慈善杀手 2004-6-25 19:19
<P>the second one is:</P><P>Don't cry over spilt milk.</P>
煎堆 2004-6-26 00:42
[quote]<B>以下是引用<I>鱼儿</I>在2004-6-25 17:21:02的发言:</B>
<P>3. All is fair in love and war.[color=red]correct[/color]
<P>4. Better safe than sorry.[color=red]correct[/color]</P>[/quote]
<P>fishie, [em17]you are great!</P><P>[quote]<B>以下是引用<I>慈善杀手</I>在2004-6-25 19:19:22 的发言:</B>
Don't cry over spilt milk.[color=red]correct[/color][/quote]</P><P>mercy killer[em23] hint the last question and the game come to an end!</P>
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