Walter K. Kelly (1859 compiler) · 1859年英国编纂本
To let the cat out of the bag.
To let the cat out of the bag.
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Walter K. Kelly (1859 compiler) · 1859年英国编纂本
Two heads are better than one.
Two heads are better than one.
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Walter K. Kelly (1859 compiler) · 1859年英国编纂本
I wot weel where my ain shoe binds me.
I wot weel where my ain shoe binds me.
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Walter K. Kelly (1859 compiler) · 1859年英国编纂本
A peck of March dust is worth a king's ransom.
A peck of March dust is worth a king's ransom.
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Walter K. Kelly (1859 compiler) · 1859年英国编纂本
The proof of the pudding is in the eating.
The proof of the pudding is in the eating.
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Walter K. Kelly (1859 compiler) · 1859年英国编纂本
A wilful man never wanted woe.
A wilful man never wanted woe.
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Walter K. Kelly (1859 compiler) · 1859年英国编纂本
Half a loaf is better than no bread.
Half a loaf is better than no bread.
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Walter K. Kelly (1859 compiler) · 1859年英国编纂本
Idle dogs worry sheep.
Idle dogs worry sheep.
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Walter K. Kelly (1859 compiler) · 1859年英国编纂本
It is a sound head that has not a soft piece in it.
It is a sound head that has not a soft piece in it.
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Walter K. Kelly (1859 compiler) · 1859年英国编纂本
Adversity makes a man wise, not rich.
Adversity makes a man wise, not rich.
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Walter K. Kelly (1859 compiler) · 1859年英国编纂本
It is a sore battle from which none escape.
It is a sore battle from which none escape.
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Walter K. Kelly (1859 compiler) · 1859年英国编纂本
A man at five may be a fool at fifteen.
A man at five may be a fool at fifteen.
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Walter K. Kelly (1859 compiler) · 1859年英国编纂本
Seldom lies the deil dead by the dyke side.
Seldom lies the deil dead by the dyke side.
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Walter K. Kelly (1859 compiler) · 1859年英国编纂本
Do not put all your eggs in one basket
Do not put all your eggs in one basket
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Walter K. Kelly (1859 compiler) · 1859年英国编纂本
"I'll not beat thee, not abuse thee," said the Quaker to his dog; "but I'll give thee an ill name."
"I'll not beat thee, not abuse thee," said the Quaker to his dog; "but I'll give thee an ill name."
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Walter K. Kelly (1859 compiler) · 1859年英国编纂本
Store is no sore.
Store is no sore.
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Walter K. Kelly (1859 compiler) · 1859年英国编纂本
He that is born under a threepenny planet will never be worth a groat.
He that is born under a threepenny planet will never be worth a groat.
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Walter K. Kelly (1859 compiler) · 1859年英国编纂本
It never smokes but there's a fire.
It never smokes but there's a fire.
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Walter K. Kelly (1859 compiler) · 1859年英国编纂本
Self-praise is no commendation.
Self-praise is no commendation.
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Walter K. Kelly (1859 compiler) · 1859年英国编纂本
Hunger will break through stone walls.
Hunger will break through stone walls.
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Walter K. Kelly (1859 compiler) · 1859年英国编纂本
Three may keep counsel if two be away.
Three may keep counsel if two be away.
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Walter K. Kelly (1859 compiler) · 1859年英国编纂本
A galled horse will not endure the comb.
A galled horse will not endure the comb.
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Walter K. Kelly (1859 compiler) · 1859年英国编纂本
Quoth the young cock, "I'll neither meddle nor make."
Quoth the young cock, "I'll neither meddle nor make."
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Walter K. Kelly (1859 compiler) · 1859年英国编纂本
The friar preached against stealing when he had a pudding in his sleeve.
The friar preached against stealing when he had a pudding in his sleeve.
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