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THE ENGLISH PROVERBS
Mustafizur rRhman:
All roads lead to Rome
=There are many different ways to reach an objective.
Mustafizur rRhman:
All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.
=Everybody needs a certain amount of relaxation. It is not good to work all the time.
Mustafizur rRhman:
An ant may well destroy a whole dam.
=A small problem can sometimes cause a lot of harm.
Mustafizur rRhman:
An apple a day keeps the doctor away.
=Eating an apple every day can help to keep you healthy.
Other interpretation: A small preventive treatment wards off serious problems.
Mustafizur rRhman:
An empty purse frightens away friends.
=When one's financial situation deteriorates, friends tend to disappear.
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