All roads lead to Rome (Proverb)

ALL ROADS LEAD TO ROME

• There was a time when this was almost literally true: the Roman road network focused on the Imperial City.

Meaning: Any way that you do something is alright.

• Also "There's more than one way to skin a cat."

Mini-Dialogue: Michael, asks his teacher, Matt, for help.

Michael: What's the best way to improve my listening skills?
Matt: Actually, there's no single "best" way. After all, "All roads lead to Rome."
Michael: Matt... uh... I'm not going to Rome...
Matt: [laughs] No, Mike, it just means that whichever way you go, you'll get there. However you study, your listening will improve. Try listening to pop songs, or watching movies or TV.
Michael: OK, thanks, Matt.
Matt: No problem.

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Question: To whom would you use this proverb?

    A. A friend who wants to go to Rome.
    B. A friend who wants to watch a movie a second time.
    C. A friend who wants to get take-out instead of cooking dinner.

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ANSWER: C