A proverb is a short saying that expresses a commonly held truth.  Join us as we explore some popular proverbs and explore their meaning and origin.
"A bad penny always turns up"~"A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush"~"A dog is a man's best friend"~"A drowning man will clutch at a straw"~"A penny saved is a penny earned"~"A person is known by the company he keeps"~"A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step"~"A leopard cannot change its spots"~"A pig in a poke" and "Achilles Heel".
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