School: Aughaconey
- Location:
- Aghaconny, Co. Cavan
- Teacher: S. Mac Síomóin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0989, Page 310
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- Old SayingsHe is as black as your boot.
She is as smart as a bee.
He is as white as the wall.
He is as red as a rose.
That fellow is as ignorant as a pig.
He is as thick as a double ditch.
She is as cute as a fox.
That is as dry as a bone.
It is as dry as snuff.
It is as crooked as a rams horn.
He is as comfortable as a bug in a rug.
He was as quiet as a mouse.
He is as warm as the sun.
He is as high as a mountain.
She is as thin as a whip.
She is as fat as a fool.
He is as quiet as a mouse.
He is as quiet as a lamb.
She is as wicked as a she weasel.
That is as warm as wool.
You are as cold as ice.
He was as horny as you please.
He is as ugly as sin.
He is as nice as a doll.
It is as black as (your) boot.
It is as white as snow.(continues on next page)
