Gems from old GAMES Magazines VIII

 

PROVERBS AND CONVERBS

GAMES Magazine

May/June, 1979

Mac Simms

Each proverb or saying below has a contradictory one. Can you name it?

1. Out of sight, out of mind.

2. Keep your nose to the grindstone.

3. It's never too late to learn.

4. Many hands make light work.

5. Seek, and ye shall fine.

6. Fools rush in where angels fear to tread.

7. A penny saved is a penny earned.

8. Look before you leap.

9. Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.

Answers:

 

1. Absence makes the heart grow fonder.

2. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.

3. You can't teach an old dog new tricks.

4. Too many cooks spoil the broth.

5. Curiosity killed the cat.

6. Nothing ventured, nothing gained.

7. You can't take it with you.

8.  He who hesitates is lost.

9. Nice guys finish last.