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PROVERBIAL METAPHOR

WHY LOCK THE BARN AFTER THE HORSE IS STOLEN?

Submitter comment: MEANING: IT IS TOO LATE TO SECURE SOMETHING ONCE IT HAS BEEN
STOLEN.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT ; 2154 DICKERSON ; 48215

Subject headings: PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor

Date learned: 11-07-1971

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