School: Gleann Bruacháin (B.), Cnoc Luinge (roll number 12613)
- Location:
- Glenbrohane, Co. Limerick
- Teacher: P.B. Shine
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0511, Page 399
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- (continued from previous page)"The cat is out of the bag" - You told on yourself. You didn't keep your secrets.
"An old debt is better than an old sprite" - Money matters can be easily settled prejudice never can be overcome.
"Better late than never" - Any attempt at improvement is welcomed.
"A borrowed horse has hard hooves" - there is no respect for the property of others.
"New brooms sweep clean" - beginners are always great workers or do their best to please.
"You can't break an old dog of his trot" - We cannot give up the bad habits we have become accustomed to.
"Appearances are deceitful" - A person may be either very good or very bad without displaying any external signs.
"The best hurler is on the ditch" - It's easier criticize others than do it ourselves.
"Never say die till you're dead" - Never stop trying.
"Empty vessels make most noise" - Ignorant people are always shouting louder than those who are cultured.
"When the cat is out the mouse can(continues on next page)
