Proverbs & Sayings

About Proverbs & Sayings

Proverbs & Sayings is a free word games quiz with 15 multiple-choice questions with a mix of 5 easy, 5 medium, 5 hard questions. Complete classic proverbs and time-honored sayings — from 'A stitch in time...' to 'The early bird...' How many can you finish? A typical run takes about 7 minutes, hints are always one tap away, and your streak ticks up the first time you finish a game on a given day.

A few sample questions

1. 1. Complete the proverb: "A stitch in time saves ___"

   Answer: Nine

   "A stitch in time saves nine" means that fixing a small problem right away prevents it from becoming a much larger one. The idea is that one stitch now avoids nine stitches later.

2. 2. Complete the proverb: "The early bird catches the ___"

   Answer: Worm

   "The early bird catches the worm" means that those who act promptly or arrive first have the best chance of success. It dates back to a 1670 collection of English proverbs.

3. 3. Complete the proverb: "Don't count your chickens before they ___"

   Answer: Hatch

   "Don't count your chickens before they hatch" warns against assuming success before it actually happens. Not every egg will produce a chick, so it's wise not to rely on uncertain outcomes.

4. 4. Complete the proverb: "When in Rome, do as the ___ do"

   Answer: Romans

   "When in Rome, do as the Romans do" advises adapting to the customs of wherever you find yourself. It is attributed to Saint Ambrose in the 4th century.

5. 5. Complete the proverb: "A rolling stone gathers no ___"

   Answer: Moss

   "A rolling stone gathers no moss" means that a person who keeps moving and never settles down won't accumulate responsibilities or attachments. It dates back to the Latin writer Publilius Syrus.

Things you'll learn along the way

• ✓"People who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones" means you shouldn't criticize others for faults you share yourself. The saying has been traced back to Geoffrey Chaucer's writings in the 14th century.
• ✓"The pen is mightier than the sword" means that written words and ideas can be more powerful and influential than military force. It was coined by Edward Bulwer-Lytton in his 1839 play 'Richelieu'.
• ✓"A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush" means it's better to hold onto something you already have than to risk it for something greater that you might not get. It appears in print as early as the 15th century.