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English proverbs: meaning and context

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A proverb gives a general observation or piece of advice in a fixed, memorable form. Treat it as one possible view, not as a rule that settles every situation. Use the surrounding conversation to work out what the speaker means.

Nora checked the train time before leaving because she believes that it is better to look before you leap.
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