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SLICK

AS SLICK AS GLASS.

Where learned: TENNESSEE ; PRIMM SPRINGS

Keyword(s): SLIPPERY

Subject headings: PROVERB -- Proverbial Comparison

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SLICK

SLICK AS OWL'S GREASE.

Where learned: TENNESSEE ; PRIMM SPRINGS

Subject headings: PROVERB -- Proverbial Comparison

Date learned: 08-06-1968

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NOT GIVEN

SLICKER'N A GREASED PIG.

Where learned: ALABAMA ; HUNTSVILLE

Subject headings: PROVERB -- Proverbial Comparison

Date learned: 06-27-1973

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NOT GIVEN

SLICKER THAN DEER GUTS ON A DOORKNOB.

Where learned: TENNESSEE ; SHELBYVILLE

Subject headings: PROVERB -- Proverbial Comparison

Date learned: NOT GIVEN

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FOLK SPEECH

SLIPPERY AS A MAYER BEFORE ELECTION.

Data entry tech comment: MAYOR POLITICS

Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE

Subject headings: PROVERB -- Proverbial Comparison

Date learned: 03-00-1972

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FOLK SPEECH

SLIPPERY AS OWL SHIT.

Where learned: TENNESSEE ; RED BOILING SPRINGS

Subject headings: PROVERB -- Proverbial Comparison

Date learned: NOT GIVEN

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SLOW

SLOW AS CHRISTMAS.

Where learned: TENNESSEE ; PRIMM SPRINGS

Subject headings: PROVERB -- Proverbial Comparison

Date learned: 08-07-1968

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PROVERBIAL COMPARISON

HE'S AS SLOW AS CHRISTMAS.

Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE

Subject headings: PROVERB -- Proverbial Comparison

Date learned: 06-22-1970

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COMPARISON

SLOW AS CHRISTMAS.

Submitter comment: MEANS IT SEEMS TO TAKE FOREVER.

Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE

Subject headings: PROVERB -- Proverbial Comparison

Date learned: NOT GIVEN

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FOLK SAYING

SLOW AS CHRISTMAS COMING.

Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE

Subject headings: PROVERB -- Proverbial Comparison

Date learned: NOT GIVEN

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SLOW

AS SLOW AS A SNAIL.

Where learned: TENNESSEE ; PRIMM SPRINGS

Subject headings: PROVERB -- Proverbial Comparison

Date learned: 08-06-1968

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SLOW

SLOW AS A TURTLE.

Where learned: TENNESSEE ; PRIMM SPRINGS

Subject headings: PROVERB -- Proverbial Comparison

Date learned: 08-06-1968

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PROVERB

SLOW AS MOLASSES.

Where learned: KENTUCKY ; LOUISVILLE

Subject headings: PROVERB -- Proverbial Comparison

Date learned: NOT GIVEN

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PROVERBIAL COMPARISON

SLOW AS MOLASSAS.

Submitter comment: COMMON TO THE AREA IN INDIANA WHERE I WAS BORN.

Data entry tech comment: MOLASSES

Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE

Subject headings: PROVERB -- Proverbial Comparison

Date learned: 06-21-1970

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SLOW

AS SLOW AS MOLASSES IN DECEMBER.

Where learned: TENNESSEE ; PRIMM SPRINGS

Subject headings: PROVERB -- Proverbial Comparison

Date learned: 08-06-1968

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PROVERBIAL CMPARISON

AS SLOW AS MOLASSES IN JANUARY.

Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE

Subject headings: PROVERB -- Proverbial Comparison

Date learned: 07-01-1970

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PROVERBIAL COMPARISON

HE'S AS SLOW AS MOLASSES IN JANUARY!

Submitter comment: PROVERB OFTEN USED BY INFORMANT'S MOTHER.

Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE

Subject headings: PROVERB -- Proverbial Comparison

Date learned: 06-00-1972

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NOT GIVEN

SLOW AS MOLASSES IN JANUARY.

Where learned: ALABAMA ; HUNTSVILLE

Subject headings: PROVERB -- Proverbial Comparison

Date learned: 06-27-1973

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PROVERB: SARCASTIC SAYING

YOU'RE AS SLOW AS MOLLASSES IN JANUARY.

Submitter comment: INFORMANT IS COLLECTOR'S DECEASED FATHER.

Data entry tech comment: MOLASSES

Where learned: WEST VIRGINIA ; SALEM

Subject headings: PROVERB -- Proverbial Comparison

Date learned: NOT GIVEN

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PROVERB

AS SLOW AS MOLASSES RUNNING UP HILL IN JANUARY.

Submitter comment: (THIS) IS AN EXPRESSION FOR A SLOW PERSON SUCH AS SLOW
TALKER, WALKER, DOER, ETC.

Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE

Subject headings: PROVERB -- Proverbial Comparison

Date learned: NOT GIVEN

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