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Friday, July 10, 2015

Famous Proverbs

25 Famous Proverbs, as Told by a Class of First Graders.
A first grade teacher presented each child in her class the first half of a well known proverb and asked them to come up with the second half. It’s hard to believe these were actually done by first graders. Their insight and humor may surprise you.
 
1. You can lead a horse to water but…
………………………………………how?
 
 
2. Strike while the…
………………………………………bug is close.
 
 
3. It’s always darkest before…
………………………………………Daylight Saving Time.
 
 
4. Never underestimate the power of…
………………………………………termites.
 
 
5. Don’t change horses…
………………………………………until they stop.
 
 
6. Don’t bite the hand that…
………………………………………looks dirty.
 
 
7. No news is…
………………………………………impossible.
 
 
8. A miss is as good as a…
………………………………………Mister.
 
 
9. You can’t teach an old dog new…
………………………………………math.
 
 
10. If you lie down with dogs, you’ll…
………………………………………stink in the morning.
 
 
11. Love all, trust…
………………………………………me.
 
 
12. The pen is mightier than the…
………………………………………pigs.
 
 
13. An idle mind is…
………………………………………the best way to relax.
 
 
14. Where there’s smoke there’s…
………………………………………pollution.
 
 
15. Happy the bride who…
………………………………………gets all the presents.
 
 
16. A penny saved is…
………………………………………not much.
 
 
17. Two’s company, three’s…
………………………………………the Musketeers.
 
 
18. Don’t put off till tomorrow what…
………………………………………you put on to go to bed.
 
 
19. Laugh and the whole world laughs with you, cry and…
………………………………………you have to blow your nose.
 
 
20. There are none so blind as…
………………………………………Stevie Wonder.
 
 
21. Children should be seen and not…
………………………………………spanked or grounded.
 
 
22. If at first you don’t succeed…
………………………………………get new batteries.
 
 
23. You get out of something only what you…
………………………………………see in the picture on the box.
 
 
24. When the blind lead the blind…
………………………………………get out of the way.
 
And the best for last…
 
25. Better late than…
………………………………………pregnant.
 
Courtesy of  ViralSlot
 
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18 comments:

  1. Aimless RamblingJuly 10, 2015 at 7:50 PM

    Out of the mouths of babes - kids are too funny.

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    1. CatJuly 12, 2015 at 11:26 PM

      They sure are aren't they Sunny. ;)

      Hugs and blessings...Cat

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  2. AnonymousJuly 10, 2015 at 7:52 PM

    Cat,
    These are outstanding. So many favorites!
    Meredith

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    1. CatJuly 12, 2015 at 11:27 PM

      I agree Mere...can't just pick one or two favorites. ;)

      Hugs and blessings...Cat

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  3. abbyJuly 10, 2015 at 8:14 PM

    Simple logic always works best....but that last one...from a first grader??
    hugs abby

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    1. CatJuly 12, 2015 at 11:27 PM

      LOL Abby...am betting that is something they heard at home. ;)

      Hugs and blessings...Cat

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  4. an English RoseJuly 11, 2015 at 1:26 AM

    Oh these are great fun!
    love Jan,xx

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    1. CatJuly 12, 2015 at 11:28 PM

      Happy you enjoyed them Jan. ;)

      Hugs and blessings...Cat

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  5. stay at home momJuly 11, 2015 at 3:46 AM

    LoL, these are hilarious, I love them all. The last one is my favourite though. Thank you for the good laugh, Cat. Wishing you a wonderful weekend.

    hugs

    Nina

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    1. CatJuly 12, 2015 at 11:29 PM

      You're welcome Nina...so happy you enjoyed them. ;)

      Hugs and blessings...Cat

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  6. Minielle LabraunJuly 11, 2015 at 8:17 AM

    I love these! Kids are a crack up! Reminds me of that show.... Kids say the darnedest things!

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    1. CatJuly 12, 2015 at 11:32 PM

      That's what they reminded me of when I first received the email Minelle. Happy you enjoyed them. ;)

      Hugs and blessings...Cat

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  7. AnonymousJuly 11, 2015 at 11:08 AM

    Kids are great. Thanks! :)

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    1. CatJuly 12, 2015 at 11:32 PM

      They sure are aren't they ZBG. ;)

      Hugs and blessings...Cat

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  8. EllaJuly 11, 2015 at 2:59 PM

    Thanks for the smile, Cat!

    Ella

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    1. CatJuly 12, 2015 at 11:33 PM

      You're very welcome Ella. ;)

      Hugs and blessings...Cat

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  9. RozJuly 12, 2015 at 5:02 AM

    These are great Cat, some are better than the original lol. Thanks for the giggle :)

    Hugs
    Roz

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    1. CatJuly 12, 2015 at 11:34 PM

      I so agree Roz...some are definitely better than the original...happy you enjoyed them. ;)

      Hugs and blessings...Cat

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