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Proverbs for our time

Spoonz Red E

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I like a good proverb me -but some of 'em are showing their age now. Any modern variations?

Here's a couple for starters

Too many cooks spoil daytime telly.

A stitch in time means my embroidery piece says 'tie me'
 

Juan Kossof

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If you can't beat them, what's the point of teaching?
 

BigBanker

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Give credit where credit is extremely high risk (pre-2008)
 

BigBanker

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Give no credit where credit is due, even to low risk applicants with a sound business plan (post 2008)
 

Poultice

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If it ain't broke, break it quick and nick what's inside.
 

Hants_red

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A friend in need is a friend on Facebook.
 

Jason H

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Cast ne'er a clout till...ever, really.
 

EX4 6PX

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You can't make an omelette (suitable for vegetarians but not vegans; may contain nuts) without breaking farm fresh free range organic eggs.
 

Hants_red

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Ask a silly question and you'll get a typically useless answer from Exewebbers.
 

Jason H

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If at first you can't succeed, it's the government's fault.
 
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