A Dictionary of Spanish ProverbsG. and W.B. Whittaker, 1823 - 391 Seiten |
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... father to his son , who from a distance was braving a dead bull . It is used in derision of those , who , when free from danger , boast of their courage . A bocado haron , espolada de vino.- " A lazy mouthful must be spurr'd with wine ...
... father to his son , who from a distance was braving a dead bull . It is used in derision of those , who , when free from danger , boast of their courage . A bocado haron , espolada de vino.- " A lazy mouthful must be spurr'd with wine ...
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... father , you for the cabbage , and I for the meat . " - It is humorously said to per- sons who invite you to partake of the com- mon dishes , whilst they help themselves to the delicacies . Tu caules sectare parens ; ego carnibus insto ...
... father , you for the cabbage , and I for the meat . " - It is humorously said to per- sons who invite you to partake of the com- mon dishes , whilst they help themselves to the delicacies . Tu caules sectare parens ; ego carnibus insto ...
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... father , you must die on the gallows . " - Said when a person is unfortunate in every thing he under- takes . Al agradecido mas de lo pedido .- " To a grateful man give more than he asked . ” " A grateful mind " By owing owes not , but ...
... father , you must die on the gallows . " - Said when a person is unfortunate in every thing he under- takes . Al agradecido mas de lo pedido .- " To a grateful man give more than he asked . ” " A grateful mind " By owing owes not , but ...
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... fathers and sons are merry , but when they pay for it they are sad . ' >> Al descalabrado , nunca le falta un trapo , que roto que sano . " A man with a broken head never wants a rag . " - Signifying , when a man meets with a misfortune ...
... fathers and sons are merry , but when they pay for it they are sad . ' >> Al descalabrado , nunca le falta un trapo , que roto que sano . " A man with a broken head never wants a rag . " - Signifying , when a man meets with a misfortune ...
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... father's minds are dead , " And we are governed with our mother's spirits ; " Our yoke and suff'rance , shew us wo- manish . " SHAK . " I melt to womanish tears , and if I stay , " I find my love my courage will betray . DRYDEN . Al ...
... father's minds are dead , " And we are governed with our mother's spirits ; " Our yoke and suff'rance , shew us wo- manish . " SHAK . " I melt to womanish tears , and if I stay , " I find my love my courage will betray . DRYDEN . Al ...
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