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| Sayings | Meanings |
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| All mops and brooms | Untidy condition of the hair |
| A single line may have two hooks | Something has a dual purpose |
| A noggin to scrape | A very difficult task |
| An hour by sun | An hour before sunset |
| Come day, go day, God send Sunday | Applied to a lazy person |
| Don't cut tails | Don't be too particular |
| Fair weather to you and snow to your heels | Good luck on your way |
| Fish in summer and fun in winter | Everything in its place |
| I a hobble about it | Not worrying about the matter |
| I'll go bail for that | I will vouch for the truth of it |
| Let no man steal your lines | Beware of competition |
| Long may your big jib draw | A good wish for the future |
| You are robbing Peter to pay Paul | Needless change of useful things |
| You'll do it in the long run | Eventually you will succeed |
| You are too big for your boots | You are assuming too much authority |
| You are like a fish out of water | Not at home in your environment |
| The older the crab, the toughter his claws | It is not easy to fool a sophisticated person |
| You are making a nice kettle of fish | Making a mess of affairs |
| You are like a fish out of water | Not at home in your environment |
