Advantage and dis advantage

Lesson 4
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A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush Make hay while the sun shines Strike while the iron is hot The early bird catches the worm The early bird catches the worm A rolling stone gathers no moss You can’t make a silk purse out of a sow’s ear drowning man will clutch at a straw The grass is always greener on the other side

A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush

Title: A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush

Meaning: It is better to have a small advantage that is certain than to risk losing it by trying to obtain a greater advantage that may not be attainable

Example

Instead of waiting for a higher-paying job offer, she decided to accept the current job offer because a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush

Make hay while the sun shines

Title: Make hay while the sun shines

Meaning: Take advantage of favorable conditions or opportunities while they last

Example

He decided to work extra hours during the busy season to make hay while the sun shines and maximize his income

Strike while the iron is hot

Title: Strike while the iron is hot

Meaning: Take advantage of a favorable opportunity while it is still available

Example

She decided to pitch her business idea to investors while they were showing interest in similar ventures, striking while the iron is hot

The early bird catches the worm

Title: The early bird catches the worm

Meaning: Those who act early or arrive first are more likely to succeed

Example

By arriving at the store before it opened, she was able to purchase the limited edition item she wanted, proving that the early bird catches the worm

The early bird catches the worm

Title: The early bird catches the worm

Meaning: Those who are prepared and proactive will have an advantage over others

Example

John always arrives at work early and finishes his tasks before anyone else. He truly believes in the proverb “the early bird catches the worm

A rolling stone gathers no moss

Title: A rolling stone gathers no moss

Meaning: Constantly changing or moving can prevent one from gaining stability or success

Example

Sarah has changed jobs six times in the past two years, but she hasn’t been able to establish a successful career. It seems that “a rolling stone gathers no moss” is true in her case

You can’t make a silk purse out of a sow’s ear

Title: You can’t make a silk purse out of a sow’s ear

Meaning: You cannot change something fundamentally flawed into something of high quality

Example

No matter how much money and time you invest in that old car, it will never be as reliable as a new one. It’s like trying to “make a silk purse out of a sow’s ear

drowning man will clutch at a straw

Title: drowning man will clutch at a straw

Meaning: When in a desperate situation, people will grasp at any opportunity, no matter how unlikely it is to be successful

Example

Despite being told that the chances of winning the lottery are extremely low, many people still buy tickets because “a drowning man will clutch at a straw

The grass is always greener on the other side

Title: The grass is always greener on the other side

Meaning: People tend to believe that others’ situations are better than their own

Example

Lisa envies her friend’s seemingly perfect relationship, but she doesn’t realize that “the grass is always greener on the other side.” Her friend may have her own set of problems that she is unaware of