Walter K. Kelly (1859 compiler) · 1859年英国编纂本
Who so busy as he that has nothing to do?
Who so busy as he that has nothing to do?
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Walter K. Kelly (1859 compiler) · 1859年英国编纂本
They're scarce of news that speak ill of their mother.
They're scarce of news that speak ill of their mother.
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Walter K. Kelly (1859 compiler) · 1859年英国编纂本
Welcome the coming, speed the parting guest.
Welcome the coming, speed the parting guest.
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Walter K. Kelly (1859 compiler) · 1859年英国编纂本
A dry March never begs its bread.
A dry March never begs its bread.
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Walter K. Kelly (1859 compiler) · 1859年英国编纂本
Still waters are deep.
Still waters are deep.
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Walter K. Kelly (1859 compiler) · 1859年英国编纂本
Every one for himself, and God for us all.
Every one for himself, and God for us all.
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Walter K. Kelly (1859 compiler) · 1859年英国编纂本
On Candlemas day Throw candle and candlestick away.
On Candlemas day Throw candle and candlestick away.
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Walter K. Kelly (1859 compiler) · 1859年英国编纂本
You stout and I stout, who shall carry the dirt out?
You stout and I stout, who shall carry the dirt out?
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Walter K. Kelly (1859 compiler) · 1859年英国编纂本
Good-will should be taken in part payment.
Good-will should be taken in part payment.
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Walter K. Kelly (1859 compiler) · 1859年英国编纂本
A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.
A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.
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Walter K. Kelly (1859 compiler) · 1859年英国编纂本
There's no making a silk purse of a sow's ear
There's no making a silk purse of a sow's ear
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Walter K. Kelly (1859 compiler) · 1859年英国编纂本
A cold April the barn will fill.
A cold April the barn will fill.
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Walter K. Kelly (1859 compiler) · 1859年英国编纂本
Old birds are not to be caught with chaff.
Old birds are not to be caught with chaff.
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Walter K. Kelly (1859 compiler) · 1859年英国编纂本
He is a poor cook that cannot lick his own fingers.
He is a poor cook that cannot lick his own fingers.
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Walter K. Kelly (1859 compiler) · 1859年英国编纂本
He that follows truth too near the heels will have dirt kicked in his face.
He that follows truth too near the heels will have dirt kicked in his face.
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Walter K. Kelly (1859 compiler) · 1859年英国编纂本
Constant dropping wears the stone.
Constant dropping wears the stone.
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Walter K. Kelly (1859 compiler) · 1859年英国编纂本
If the cap fits you, wear it.
If the cap fits you, wear it.
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Walter K. Kelly (1859 compiler) · 1859年英国编纂本
It is an ill bird that fouls its own nest.
It is an ill bird that fouls its own nest.
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Walter K. Kelly (1859 compiler) · 1859年英国编纂本
Set a stout heart to a stae brae [a steep hill side].
Set a stout heart to a stae brae [a steep hill side].
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Walter K. Kelly (1859 compiler) · 1859年英国编纂本
Need makes the naked quean spin.
Need makes the naked quean spin.
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Walter K. Kelly (1859 compiler) · 1859年英国编纂本
Silence gives consent.
Silence gives consent.
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Walter K. Kelly (1859 compiler) · 1859年英国编纂本
"Care not" would have it.
"Care not" would have it.
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Walter K. Kelly (1859 compiler) · 1859年英国编纂本
He is no fox that hath but one hole.
He is no fox that hath but one hole.
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Walter K. Kelly (1859 compiler) · 1859年英国编纂本
Sticking disna gang by strength, but by the guiding o' the gully.
Sticking disna gang by strength, but by the guiding o' the gully.
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