2V | Proverb game

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Welcome! Today : Proverb game

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Aim

At the end of class, I will have expanded my vocabulary by playing a game about English proverbs

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Question: What is a proverb?
Question: What is an idiom?

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A proverb is:
A saying or expression that is often used to express truth or to give advice.



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How does it work?
  • Played in teams of 3. Only 1 device per team
  • Log into LessonUp with your team number (e.g. Team 3)
  • For every proverb, discuss in English what it could mean for about a minute
  • Write down the meaning in English and submit your answer
  • No cheating! Don't look it up on Google, that's no fun! 

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Time to make teams!
The teacher will make teams now.
Sit together with your team and have 1 person bring a device
Log into the LessonUp with your team number.

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Are you ready? Remember, discuss in English as much as you can!

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Proverb #1:
Strike while the iron is hot.

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Meaning:
Take action when an opportunity or chance arises, for it may not happen again!




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Proverb #2:
Too many cooks spoil the broth.

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Meaning:
When too many people want to do the same thing at the same time, there might be trouble!




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Proverb #3:
Beggars can't be choosers.

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Meaning:
You should accept what you get offered for free!

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Proverb #4:
Two wrongs don't make a right.

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Meaning:
If someone is bad to you, it does not mean that being bad to them too will make things good again.


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Proverb #5:
Don’t bite off more than you can chew.

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Meaning:
Don't force yourself to do too much you can handle, otherwise you cannot focus on what you're doing.


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Proverb #6:

You made your bed, now you have to lie in it.

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Meaning:
You have to live with the consequences of your own actions.


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Proverb #7:
It's no use to cry over spilled milk.

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Meaning:
Don't waste time on worrying about things you can't change.

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Proverb #8:
Ignorance is bliss.

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Meaning:
Sometimes it's better to not know about something, because it might just be very uncomfortable or hurtful.

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Proverb #9:
Close but no cigar.

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Meaning:
When you almost have something right, but aren't completely correct. Or when you almost succeed, but don't make it in the end.

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Proverb #10:
To beat around the bush.

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Meaning:
To avoid saying what you actually mean, usually because it might be uncomfortable.

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Proverb #11:
To hit the hay.

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Meaning:

To go to bed.

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Proverb #12:
To bark up the wrong tree.

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Meaning:
To be looking for solutions in the wrong place, or to be mistaken.

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Proverb #13:
To do a rain check.

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Meaning:
To postpone a plan. (To do it later)

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Proverb #14:
To throw caution to the wind.

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Meaning:
To take a risk.

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Proverb #15:
A stitch in time saves nine.

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Meaning:
It's better to fix a problem before it gets worse in the future.

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