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1.
a cracked bell can never sound well
content.sentence

The writer's grammatical errors and poor sentence structure made it challenging for readers to understand their ideas, proving that a cracked bell can never sound well.

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a diamond with a flaw is better than a common stone that is perfect
content.sentence

The speaker's slight stuttering did not detract from the power of her message, as a diamond with a flaw is better than a common stone that is perfect.

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a good tale is none the worse for being told twice
content.sentence

The teacher retold a classic fable to her students, knowing that a good tale is none the worse for being told twice and that the story's lessons were worth repeating.

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4.
cheapest is (often|) (the|) dearest
content.sentence

I thought I was getting a good deal on this used car, but the constant repairs and maintenance costs have made it clear that cheapest is dearest.

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5.
good seed makes (for|) a good crop
content.sentence

The business owner understood that hiring talented employees was essential for a successful company, as good seed makes a good crop.

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6.
(a|) good wine needs no bush
content.sentence

The salesman confidently presented his product, knowing that good wine needs no bush.

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7.
if you want (something|a thing) done (right|well), (you might as well|) do it yourself
content.sentence

The homeowner decided to fix the leaky faucet on their own, believing that if you want something done right, do it yourself and knowing that relying on a plumber could lead to a suboptimal result.

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8.
if (a thing|it) is worth doing, it is worth doing well
content.sentence

The software developer took the time to write clean and efficient code, recognizing that if a thing is worth doing, it is worth doing well and ensuring that the program was of the highest quality.

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9.
small is beautiful
content.sentence

The small, family-owned restaurant may not have an elaborate menu, but the food is delicious and made with care, proving that small is beautiful and emphasizing that something small can be of high quality and value.

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10.
good and (quickly|quick) seldom meet
content.sentence

The software developer focused on creating high-quality code, rather than rushing to meet a deadline, acknowledging that good and quickly seldom meet and recognizing that poor-quality software could lead to additional expenses and problems.

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11.
good things (tend to|) (come|arrive) in small packages
content.sentence

Just because the book is short doesn't mean it's not worth reading.Good things come in small packages, you know.

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12.
jack of all trades
短语

John is a real jack of all trades; he can fix the plumbing, repair the roof, and even bake delicious cakes.

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13.
a creaking door hangs longest
content.sentence

The marathon runner was surprised to learn that his friend, who had always been overweight and inactive, had outlived many of their healthier peers, proving that a creaking door hangs longest.

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