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School: Leitir Mhic an Bhaird (Robertson) (roll number 15283)

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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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    “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.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    Topics
    1. genre
      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
        1. proverbs (~4,377)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Nábla Nic Amhlaidhé
    Gender
    Female
    Occupation
    Múinteoir