School: Drong (2)

Location:
Drung, Co. Cavan
Teacher:
Bean Uí Fháinín
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1022, Page 398

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  1. "Is down in the mouth."
    This said when a person is in low spirits.
    "To pull my leg".
    A person says this to a person who is trying to fool them.
    "Come day, go day, God and Sunday"
    This is said to a person who is idle and does not care what happens.
    "You bought every hair in her tail"
    This is said to a person who paid too dear for a sow.
    "You are made up".
    This is said to a person who gets a fortune or a small thing.
    "I can't hear my ears"
    This is said when somebody is making a terrible noise.
    "Butter would not melt in your mouth."
    This is said to a person who is very sweet to your face and says bad about you behind your back.
    "Give your tongue a holiday".
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