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Let’s go through each statement one by one and decide if it’s a proverb or an idiom.

First, remember:
- A proverb is a short, wise saying that gives advice or shares a general truth. It often makes sense literally and figuratively.
- An idiom is a phrase whose meaning isn’t obvious from the words — you have to know what it means culturally. It doesn’t make literal sense.

Now let’s look at each:

1. “A stitch in time saves nine.”
→ This means fixing something early prevents bigger problems later. It’s advice based on experience → Proverb

2. “Bite the bullet.”
→ Means to face something painful or hard with courage. You’re not actually biting a bullet! → Idiom

3. “A good name is better than a good face.”
→ Says reputation matters more than looks. Wise advice → Proverb

4. “A faithful friend is medicine for life.”
→ Compares friendship to healing medicine. General truth about friends → Proverb

5. “Call it a day.”
→ Means stop working for now. Not literal — you’re not calling anything → Idiom

6. “Break a leg.”
→ Used to wish someone luck (especially before performing). Literally breaking a leg would be bad! → Idiom

7. “A fool and his money are soon parted.”
→ Warns that foolish people lose money quickly. Classic wisdom → Proverb

8. “Break a leg.” *(again)*
→ Same as #6 → Idiom

9. “All good things come to those who wait.”
→ Encourages patience. Common life lesson → Proverb

10. “An apple a day keeps the doctor away.”
→ Suggests eating healthy helps avoid illness. Folk wisdom → Proverb

11. “A blessing in disguise.”
→ Something that seems bad but turns out good. Meaning isn’t literal → Idiom

12. “A dime a dozen.”
→ Means something is very common and cheap. Not about actual dimes → Idiom

✔ Final Answer:
1. Proverb
2. Idiom
3. Proverb
4. Proverb
5. Idiom
6. Idiom
7. Proverb
8. Idiom
9. Proverb
10. Proverb
11. Idiom
12. Idiom