"proverbs come in pairs" meaning in English

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Proverb

Head templates: {{head|en|proverb|head=proverbs come in pairs}} proverbs come in pairs
  1. Alternative form of proverbs run in pairs Tags: alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: proverbs run in pairs
    Sense id: en-proverbs_come_in_pairs-en-proverb-xWmnveo2 Categories (other): English proverbs

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