Social Situations Unit 12 - Proverbs (2):

Choose the proverb which could be quoted in each situation.
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A lot of people will have burst water pipes after this cold spell.
Well, it'll keep the plumbers happy!
Yes ....

I was glad to hear you support Johnson's nomination for the election. A lot of people think he's too radical but I happen to agree with you.
Ah well, ....

Sure, centre-city property seems agood investment now but it might not last. If you're investing ....

I hear the mayor's joined the Goldcrest golf club.
Of course: The local MP is a member, so is the manager of the biggest bank in town - and all the rest of them. ....

I had an awful week last week. On Monday my car broke down, then both the kids got sick and I had an argument with my wife as to who should stay at home with them. And to topit all, at work our best salesman handed in his notice!
Ah yes: ....

I thought this would be a wonderful job when I took it. The conditions seemed fantastic. Of course I didn't realise the personnel problems would be so horrific and it seems the company is losing money hand over fist: Sometimes I wish I'd stayed with Morgan and Twist.
Ah yes: ....