I seem to be thinking about Sayings this week, so here are a few of my favourites, -
She`s/he`s talking nineteen to the dozen
Don`t count your chickens before they`re hatched
It`s no good crying over spilt milk
A stitch in time saves nine
It`s raining cats and dogs
You can`t teach an old dog new tricks
Don`t spoil the ship for a ha`pworth of tar
That last one in particular is a special favourite, as it was one my Dad often used when doing anything. But, as to where it comes from originally, I don`t know. I know its meaning, and the meanings of all of these, but what caused them to come into our language?
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What is the meaning of that last one? I've never heard it before :)
It`s meaning is, if you`re doing a job or anything, do it properly, don`t cut corners or materials just for the sake of saving money (or time).
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