A little each day makes a lot.

Meaning: Saving a small amount of money regularly over time will eventually add up to a large amount.

Choice of Words: Little means a small amount or quantity. Each refers to every single one of a group. Day is the period of 24 hours from midnight to midnight. Makes is a verb that means to cause something to happen or exist. A lot means a large quantity or amount.

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Consistency is key.

Meaning: This means that if you want to be successful at something, you need to do it regularly or always in the same way. It's like saying, If you want to get good at playing the piano, you need to practice every day.

Choice of Words: Consistency means doing something regularly or always in the same way. Key means something very important or necessary. Together, "Consistency is key" means that doing something regularly or always in the same way is very important for success.

Slow and steady wins the race.

Meaning: This means that it's better to take your time and do something right than to rush and make mistakes. It's like saying, If you're running a race, it's better to run at a steady pace than to sprint at the beginning and then get tired and slow down.

Choice of Words: Slow means moving or happening at a low speed. Steady means happening or continuing without changing much. Wins means to be the first or best in a competition or race. Race means a competition to see who can reach a certain point first. Together, "Slow and steady wins the race" means that it's better to do something slowly and carefully than to do it quickly and carelessly.

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