Walter K. Kelly (1859 compiler) · 1859年英国编纂本
It is good to have two strings to one's bow.
It is good to have two strings to one's bow.
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Walter K. Kelly (1859 compiler) · 1859年英国编纂本
To give an apple where there is an orchard.
To give an apple where there is an orchard.
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Walter K. Kelly (1859 compiler) · 1859年英国编纂本
A wight man ne'er wanted a weapon.
A wight man ne'er wanted a weapon.
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Walter K. Kelly (1859 compiler) · 1859年英国编纂本
"We hounds slew the hare," quoth the messan [lapdog].
"We hounds slew the hare," quoth the messan [lapdog].
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Walter K. Kelly (1859 compiler) · 1859年英国编纂本
Is worth a plough of oxen and all belongs theretill.
Is worth a plough of oxen and all belongs theretill.
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Walter K. Kelly (1859 compiler) · 1859年英国编纂本
He that owns the cow goes nearest her tail.
He that owns the cow goes nearest her tail.
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Walter K. Kelly (1859 compiler) · 1859年英国编纂本
A cock is crouse on his ain midden.
A cock is crouse on his ain midden.
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Walter K. Kelly (1859 compiler) · 1859年英国编纂本
The way to catch a bird is no to fling your bonnet at her.
The way to catch a bird is no to fling your bonnet at her.
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Walter K. Kelly (1859 compiler) · 1859年英国编纂本
I'll not change a cottage in possession for a kingdom in reversion.
I'll not change a cottage in possession for a kingdom in reversion.
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Walter K. Kelly (1859 compiler) · 1859年英国编纂本
Every man can tame a shrew but he that hath her.
Every man can tame a shrew but he that hath her.
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Walter K. Kelly (1859 compiler) · 1859年英国编纂本
Plain dealing is a jewel, but they that use it die beggars.
Plain dealing is a jewel, but they that use it die beggars.
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Walter K. Kelly (1859 compiler) · 1859年英国编纂本
Speak truth and shame the devil.
Speak truth and shame the devil.
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Walter K. Kelly (1859 compiler) · 1859年英国编纂本
Second thoughts are best.
Second thoughts are best.
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Walter K. Kelly (1859 compiler) · 1859年英国编纂本
Throw much dirt, and some will stick.
Throw much dirt, and some will stick.
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Walter K. Kelly (1859 compiler) · 1859年英国编纂本
A bow o'erbent will weaken.
A bow o'erbent will weaken.
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Walter K. Kelly (1859 compiler) · 1859年英国编纂本
The receiver is as bad as the thief.
The receiver is as bad as the thief.
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Walter K. Kelly (1859 compiler) · 1859年英国编纂本
The more rogue the more luck.
The more rogue the more luck.
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Walter K. Kelly (1859 compiler) · 1859年英国编纂本
You must spoil before you spin.
You must spoil before you spin.
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Walter K. Kelly (1859 compiler) · 1859年英国编纂本
He that gets his gear before his wit will be short while master of it.
He that gets his gear before his wit will be short while master of it.
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Walter K. Kelly (1859 compiler) · 1859年英国编纂本
Delays are dangerous.
Delays are dangerous.
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Walter K. Kelly (1859 compiler) · 1859年英国编纂本
Common fame is seldom to blame.
Common fame is seldom to blame.
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Walter K. Kelly (1859 compiler) · 1859年英国编纂本
Give a dog an ill name and hang him.
Give a dog an ill name and hang him.
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Walter K. Kelly (1859 compiler) · 1859年英国编纂本
The nearer the church, the farther from God.
The nearer the church, the farther from God.
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Walter K. Kelly (1859 compiler) · 1859年英国编纂本
The kiln calls the oven burnt house.
The kiln calls the oven burnt house.
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