School: Leitir Mhic an Bhaird (Robertson) (roll number 15283)
- Location:
- Leitir Mhic an Bhaird, Co. Donegal
- Teacher: Nábla Nic Amhlaidhe
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1054, Page 449
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- (continued from previous page)“He has his hand in the dog’s mouth”. Said of a person who is in debt in some way.“There is many a way of choking a dog”. Said of a person who is trying to cloke something.“Apples will grow again” Usually said when a person is refused something he is asked.“There is many a slip between the cup and the lip”. Said when a person is boasting about some future event.
“Live horse and you’ll get oats”.
Said about an uncertain promise.If the cap doesn’t suit you don’t wear it. Don’t take the hint if you aren’t worthy of it.- Collector
- Nábla Nic Amhlaidhé
- Gender
- Female
- Occupation
- Múinteoir