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| What Is The Meaning Of This Proverb? by SewaGRITS(f): 5:56pm On Jul 08, 2013 |
A friend texted me to know the meaning of a proverb one of her friends posted on Facebook. The girl who posted it didn't even know...she just wanted to appear profound :-/ Anyway, can I get some help on this... "If a man wants to grow a long tooth, he should have the lip to cover it." I told her idk, but to me perhaps it may mean if you're going to do something you should have the means to handle it. Or don't bite off more than you can chew. What do you think  |
| Re: What Is The Meaning Of This Proverb? by psucc(m): 6:14pm On Jul 08, 2013 |
simple. Ensure what you are about to bite you can chew. That is, if you want her(may be for a relationship) you should be ready to bear her her burdens. |
| Re: What Is The Meaning Of This Proverb? by SewaGRITS(f): 6:26pm On Jul 08, 2013 |
@psucc, thanks :-) That is similar to what I was thinking..."don't bite off more than you can chew" is the American version of that proverb. |
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