The bigger they are, the harder they fall.

Meaning:

• The more power or success a person has, the harder it is for them when they lose it.

Example sentence:

Did you hear about Smith? He was dismissed last week. He just packed and left the company without a penny. --- Really!? And he thought this could never happen to him, 'the big boss'. You know, the bigger they are, the harder they fall.



Questions for you to answer:

1. Can you think of a similar proverb starting with Pride goes ....
2. Have you ever fallen really hard?
3. Can you think of famous people (historical figures) whose lives illustrate this proverb?