"proverbs should be sold in pairs" meaning in English

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Proverb

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  1. Alternative form of proverbs run in pairs Tags: alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: proverbs run in pairs
    Sense id: en-proverbs_should_be_sold_in_pairs-en-proverb-xWmnveo2 Categories (other): English proverbs

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