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    hela is offline Senior Member
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    Default proverbs

    Dear teachers,

    Are the following proverbs ?

    1) To carry coals to Newcastle.

    2) Money makes money.

    3) To him that has shall more be given.

    Many thanks,

    Hela

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    Default Re: proverbs

    Yes, though some might say that #1 is just an idiom.

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    Default Re: proverbs

    Thank you very much, tdol.

    Hela

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