School: Mercy Convent, Rathangan

Location:
Rathangan, Co. Kildare
Teacher:
Sr. M. Pádraig
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0778, Page 095

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0778, Page 095

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  1. "A rolling stone gathers no moss".
    "A rambling bee brings home the honey".
    "He would mind mice at a crossroads." is said about a person who is very cute.
    "Cat after "cait" makes a good mouser"
    "I would not be caught dead with you", said if you did not like a person.
    "A stitch in time saves nine".
    "Make hay while the sun shines
    "Early to bed, early to rise, makes you healthy, wealthy and wise."
    "All is not gold that glitters."
    "Better late than never."
    "Still waters run deep".
    "Eat an apple going to bed knocks the doctor on the head."
    "An onion a day keeps the doctor away."
    "Wilful waste, makes woeful want."
    "A new broom sweeps clean".
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