School: Doire an Céise (C )
- Location:
- Dernakesh, Co. Cavan
- Teacher: Bean Mhic Uaid
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You are not logged in, but you are welcome to contribute a transcription anonymously. In this case, your IP address will be stored in the interest of quality control.By clicking the save button you agree that your contribution will be available under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License and that a link to dúchas.ie is sufficient as attribution. - "He is as hoarse as a crow."
"He is as straight as a rush."
"Every tub must sit on its own bottom."
"You can't make velvet out of a pig's ear."
"A drunken man speaks a sober mind."
"Riches are better than early rising."
"He is as wild as a wild duck."
"She is as slow as a snail."
"She is as stupid as the wall."
"She is as yellow as a duck's foot."
"He is as proud as a peacock."
"One good turn deserves another."
"A new broom sweeps clean." - "He is as cross as a goat."
"She is as quiet as a mouse."
"He is as black as the pot."(continues on next page)
