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Better late __________________

Better late than never

100

________________ makes perfect

Practice makes perfect

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Important work takes time

Rome wasn’t built in a day

100

I know he looks mean, but _____________________________ - he’s really nice.

I know he looks mean, but don’t judge a book by its cover - he’s really nice.

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I know you want your project finished quickly, but remember,__________________

I know you want your project finished quickly, but remember, Rome wasn’t built in a day.

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Actions speak ___________________

Actions speak louder than words

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The _ _ _ _ _   _ _ _ _ catches the _ _ _ _ 

The early bird catches the worm

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Acting early gives you an advantage

The early bird catches the worm

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I wouldn’t mess with that dog if I were you remember,__________________

I wouldn’t mess with that dog if I were you remember, curiosity killed the cat.

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I’ll cover your shift today if you cover mine tomorrow -____________________

I’ll cover your shift today if you cover mine tomorrow - if you scratch my back, I’ll scratch yours.

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_______________ built in a day

Rome wasn’t built in a day

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No news _________________

No news is good news

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If you help me, I’ll help you

If you scratch my back, I’ll scratch yours

300

You look worried - ___________________?

You look worried - a penny for your thoughts?

300

I know we’re behind schedule, but _____________________, right?

I know we’re behind schedule, but better late than never, right?

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Let sleeping ______________________

Let sleeping dogs lie

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Every dog _________________

Every dog has its day

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Don’t make plans based on something that hasn’t happened yet

Don’t count your chickens before they hatch

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I haven’t heard from him in months - _____________________, I guess.

I haven’t heard from him in months - out of sight, out of mind, I guess.

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I know you’re upset, but maybe it’s best to_______________________

I know you’re upset, but maybe it’s best to let sleeping dogs lie.

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It’s no use crying _________________

It’s no use crying over spilled milk

500

Where there’s a will, ____________


Where there’s a will, there’s a way

500

Avoid interfering in a situation that is currently causing no problems

Let sleeping dogs lie

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Yes, it’s a good opportunity, but ______________________- consider other options too.

Yes, it’s a good opportunity, but don’t put all your eggs in one basket - consider other options too.

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I know you’re excited, ________________________ - wait until you know for sure.

I know you’re excited, but don’t count your chickens before they hatch - wait until you know for sure.

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