Today's Picks>

Irish Proverbs
 

 

Where's It Gone


In winter the milk goes to the cow's horns


Fact


One who is without cows must be his own dog. A blind man can see his mouth.


Dad's The Word


A young man looks up to his father.


Chin Up


There's plenty more fish in the sea.


Credit


Praise the young and they will make progress


Keep Quiet


It is often a man's mouth breaks his nose


Perk Up


If the knitter is weary the baby will have no new bonnet


Any'll Do


It's difficult to choose between two blind goats.


Keep What You've Got


Don't throw out the dirty water until you have the clean water in.


Wet


It's no use carrying an umbrella if your shoes are leaking


Heavy


Put it on your shoulder and say it is not a burden


Where Is It


Keep watch for the appearing mushroom


Going Solo


The fox never found a better messenger than himself


Which Way Is Home


The longest road out is the shortest road home.


Here Fishy Fishy


A trout in the pot is better than a salmon in the sea


Go Easy


A narrow neck keeps the bottle from being emptied in one swig


Smooth As You Like


A bald head is soon shaven.


Easy Now


He'd offer you an egg if you promised not to break the shell


Maturity


The older the fiddle the sweeter the tune


I Get It


As the old cock crows the young cock learns.


Homicide


You can kill a dog more ways than by choking it with butter.


Wasn't Me


She would drink the cream and say the cat she had was an old rogue.


Sharp


Don't let your tongue cut your throat


On the Move


The dog that's always on the go, is better than the one that's always curled up


Giddy Up


A nod is as good as a wink to a blind horse


Good Day Sir


One beetle recognizes another