Interpret Adages and Proverbs

What is the meaning of the proverb shown in bold in the passage below?
Although Shelly was very excited to win her first raffle, she did not think it was worth entering the next one. She figured that lightning never strikes the same place twice.

What is the meaning of the adage shown in bold in the passage below?
Kurt’s father knew that he might be able to get a better offer on the car than the one he had, but a bird in the hand was worth two in the bush.

What is the meaning of the proverb shown in bold in the passage below?
Mr. Abodeely, the librarian, brought his son to work. When people saw the child reading a stack of books behind his father’s desk, they said, “Like father, like son.”

What is the meaning of the adage shown below?
Measure twice, cut once.

What is the meaning of the proverb shown below?
Nothing ventured, nothing gained.

What is the meaning of the adage shown in bold in the passage below?
Joey could not believe another thing had gone wrong. He was just hoping that the darkest hour is just before the dawn.

What is the meaning of the adage shown in bold in the passage below?
Roberta could not believe how professional Marco looked in the three-piece suit. She said, “I guess the clothes make the man.”

What is the meaning of the proverb shown in bold in the passage below?
Emanuel thought he had locked the door of the house, but he went back to check since he figured he was better safe than sorry.

What is the meaning of the proverb shown below?
If you can’t beat them, join them.

What is the meaning of the adage shown below?
Beggars can’t be choosers.

What is the meaning of the proverb shown in bold in the passage below?
The websites and brochures made the vacation destination sound perfect, but not all that glitters is gold. It turned out to be a pretty unpleasant place.

What is the meaning of the adage shown in bold in the passage below?
Rachel’s father noticed that his car’s brakes were a little slow, so he took the car to a mechanic immediately. Even though there was nothing very wrong yet, a stitch in time saves nine.

What is the meaning of the adage shown in bold in the passage below?
After Della visited Hubert every day during his month in the hospital, Hubert felt that a friend in need is a friend indeed.

What is the meaning of the proverb shown below?
Don’t count your chickens before they hatch.

What is the meaning of the proverb shown below?
Easy come, easy go.

What is the meaning of the adage shown in bold in the passage below?
Javier explained to Marissa that she was becoming a bully. After Javier listed Marissa’s bullying actions, he said, “If the shoe fits, wear it.”

What is the meaning of the adage shown in bold in the passage below?
Remus learned that the book club he had just joined at his local library was about to start reading an adventure novel. Remus usually only read mysteries, but he thought to himself, “When in Rome, do as the Romans do.”

What is the meaning of the adage shown in bold in the passage below?
Jason bought a self-cleaning rug without researching it or asking any questions. Unfortunately, it did not work at all. He learned that a fool and his money are soon parted.

What is the meaning of the proverb shown below?
There’s no place like home.

What is the meaning of the adage shown below?
A watched pot never boils.