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what's difference between cliche and proverb? #1 (permalink) Sat Feb 02, 2008 11:56 am   what's difference between cliche and proverb?
 

English Idioms and Expressions, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #45 "Clothing Idioms (1)", question 1

That little boy has ants in his pants.

(a) washed his clothes
(b) plays in the dirt
(c) cannot sit still

English Idioms and Expressions, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #45 "Clothing Idioms (1)", answer 1

That little boy cannot sit still.

Correct answer: (c) cannot sit still

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what's difference between cliche and proverb? #2 (permalink) Sun Feb 03, 2008 7:26 am   what's difference between cliche and proverb?
 

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CLICHES are boringly repeated phrases, often metaphoric. PROVERBS are traditional sayings which carry (usually) social advice of some sort.
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