The meaning of the proverb “A broken friendship
may be soldered but will never be sound” is: Friendships can be rebuilt after a
dispute but will never be as strong as before.
Present Continuous Tense
The present continuous tense is used:
1. To talk about
continuous activities:
- At the time of speaking: I am reading this book now.
- Around now, in a more general sense: I am learning English this year.
2. To talk about
planned future activities or intentions:
John and Jane are coming to lunch tomorrow.
They called to confirm.
I am
spending my holidays in Paris. I have already booked my flight.
Simple Present Tense
The present simple tense is used:
1. To talk about regular activities:
- John plays football once a week.
- They start work at 8:00am every morning.
- Sara goes to visit her grandpa on Sundays.
2. To talk about tastes:
- John likes Chinese food.
- Peter doesn't like classical music.
- Most children love candy.
3. To talk about facts:
- The sun sets in the west.
- In the United States, the weather is cold in winter.
- Poets write poems.
A Bird in the Hand is Worth Two in the Bush
The
meaning of the proverb "A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush" is: You
should not risk losing something you have by seeking something that is not
guaranteed.
It
is better to get an opportunity or advantage that you are sure that is certain
than having one that is worth more but is not so certain.
"A
bird in the hand," is in your possession unless you let it go. But if you
leave it and try go for "two in the bush," there is no guarantee that
you'll catch them, you might end up with nothing in the end.
Example:
Mike:
"I think I'm gonna quit my job because another firm is going to offer me a
better job."
John: "Are you sure? You probably shouldn't
quit unless you know you're gonna get in for sure. A bird in the hand is worth
two in the bush."
A Barking Dog Seldom Bites
The
meaning of the proverb “A barking dog seldom bites” is: Someone who constantly
makes threats rarely carries them out.
A Bad Tree Does Not Yield Good Apples
The meaning of the proverb “A
bad tree does not yield good apples” is: A bad parent does not raise good
children.
A Bad Workman Always Blames His Tools
“A
bad workman always blames his tools” meaning: Blaming the tools for bad
workmanship is an excuse for lack of skill. The persons who do something badly seek
to lay the blame on their equipment rather than admit their own lack of skill.
Lean English through VOA - June 2015
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