Published on 12, July, 2020
My head is a repository of all the old sayings my mum used when I was little and they stuck.
I only ever hear people my age (50+) using these now.
It's a shame if their use disappears completely.
I'd be curious to know whether any of the younger members of the forum know/use these.
Please share any you know.
There is a lot of wisdom in these.
A few that spring to mind immediately.
A stitch in time saves nine.
He who hesitates is lost.
Look before you leap.
A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.
Jack of all trades, master of none
A rolling stone gathers no moss.
Nothing ventured, nothing gained
Out of the frying pan, into the fire
Youth is wasted on the young
Kill two birds with one stone.
A bad workman blames his tools
A fool and his money are soon parted
Honesty is the best policy
Absence makes the heart grow fonder
Careless talk costs lives
Don't rob Peter to pay Paul
I've heard most of these sayings before, except "he who hesitates is lost"
I was saying today how although it's a bit warmer I won't stop wearing my coat for a while, then remembered this one: "Don't cast a clout until May is out"
If you're not sure, that means "Don't take off any layers of clothing until the end of May"
Pixiefox said:"Don't cast a clout until May is out"
I learnt that as: 'Ne're cast a clout til May be out' ... and I thought of it this week as I tried to change over to spring clothes and it never stopped raining ...