as the most comprehensive collection of proverbs in our country. There is a limited number of works like this in existence. She spent a lifetime collecting pieces of folk literature that reveal our ancestors‘ wisdom. When she gathered proverbs from various areas in our country‚ she declared that our elders lived by simple‚ yet very meaningful rules of righteous living. In fact‚ she asserted that even the Spaniards who colonized our country noticed how proverbs formed part of the native spirit. Spanish
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Testament. Both books point the reader to God. They give us insight into God’s character. Psalms offers us a glimpse into men’s hearts who followed the living God and actually sought God at some point in their lives. It answers our need of emotion. Proverbs gives us principles by which to live‚ but emotion is not one of its elements. Psalms is a collection of sacred poems/songs. In all the Psalms there is an element of praise. Many are prayers to God. In Psalms the heart of the writer is revealed
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Spanish term used to describe a proverb. A proverb is a short metaphorical statement that a culture constantly uses. (Sims 2005:129) Proverbs are a part of the performance aspect of folklore because people tell these proverbs every day especially in conversations. (Sims 2005:129) People use these proverbs in many ways. Certain types of proverbs allow us to give advice on how to handle with certain situations throughout our lives. (Sims 2005:129) Other types of proverbs may warn us about
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Abstract: Proverbs‚ which derive from life are the condensation and embodiment of the language and culture of a nation. They can reflect geography‚ history‚ customs of a nation. So it is necessary to study a nation’s proverbs when we try to study its culture . English and Chinese proverbs‚ being treasures of two different languages‚ see distinct differences resulted from cultural differences. This essay uses some typical examples to compare and analyze the differences between English and Chinese
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26. Silks and satins‚ scarlet and velvet‚ put out the kitchen fire. “Silks and satins‚ scarlet and velvet‚ put out the kitchen fire” is one of the proverbs in a yearly almanac published by Benjamin Franklin who had many talents of American. This proverb of his has valuable as a living truth that wealth make losing happiness. We know that “silk and satin” were two fabrics precious and luxurious‚ are more the rich the most favorite because of the soft and smooth of it. “Scarlet” was
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raised in the US I still identify more with the Mexican culture. Mexican Proverb- “No por mucho madrugar se amanece mas temprano.” This proverb literally translates to “Not by waking up early ‚the sun rises faster.” The emphasis of this saying is that many of us constantly try to finish tasks fast by rushing to them and as a result you don’t necessarily always end up doing them the right way. Personally I think this proverb focuses on the Mexican values that overall is somewhat conformist. Another
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1 2 MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING UNIVERSITY OF DANANG ----------------- This thesis has been completed at the University of Danang ĐẶNG THỊ BÍCH HƯỜNG Supervisor: NGUYỄN THỊ QUỲNH HOA‚ Ph.D. AN INVESTIGATION INTO ENGLISH AND VIETNAMESE IDIOMS CONTAINING WORDS DENOTING WEATHER Examiner 1: Assoc. Prof. Dr. TRẦN VĂN PHƯỚC Examiner 2: NGŨ THIỆN HÙNG‚ Ph.D. Field: THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE Code: 60.22.15 This thesis will be defended at the Examination Council for the M.A. Time: 16/1/2011 Venue:
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Strike while the iron is hot When you have an opportunity to do something‚ do it before you lose your chance. This is the best time in the last ten years tobuy a house. Strike while the iron is hot. Dot the i’s and cross the t’s to take care of every detail‚ even minor ones‚ to do something very carefully and in a lot of detail -I had dotted all the i’s and crossed the t’s‚ so I wondered why my application was rejected -Your instructor is a tough grader‚ be sure to dot your ‘i’s and cross your
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Arm/Hand/Finger all hands on deck- everyone must work together because they have a lot of work to do The captain called for all hands on deck as the storm became stronger and stronger. all thumbs- to be awkward and clumsy‚ a difficulty in fixing things or working with one’s hands The man is all thumbs and he can never fix something without making it worse. arm in arm- linked together by the arms The couple walked along the beach arm in arm. armpit of (somewhere)- a place that is the ugliest
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English Proverbs and Sayings 03. A bad workman quarrels with his tools. 13. A burnt child dreads the fire. 20. A close mouth catches no flies. 22. A cracked bell can never sound well. 25. A danger foreseen is half avoided. 31. A fool always rushes to the fore. 36. A fool’s tongue runs before his wit. 43. A friend’s frown is better than a foe’s smile. 44. A good anvil does not fear the hammer. 8. A good dog deserves a good bone. 49. A good example is the best sermon. 50. A good face is a letter
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