Q24
EnglishIdioms, Phrasal Verbs & Proverbs
Select the correct proverb to fill in the blank in the following sentence: It is best not to delay since ______.
- a.beggars can't be choosers
- b.a stitch in time saves nine
- c.a bad workman blames his tools
- d.all's fair in love and war
Answer: (B) a stitch in time saves nine
"A stitch in time saves nine" means that dealing with a problem at once prevents it from becoming bigger, which is the reason for not delaying. "Beggars can't be choosers" means people in need must accept what they are given; "a bad workman blames his tools" means an unskilled person blames the equipment for his own failure; and "all's fair in love and war" means any method is justified in certain situations. Proverbs with a similar message: "procrastination is the thief of time" and "strike while the iron is hot".