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SLICK
AS SLICK AS GLASS.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; PRIMM SPRINGS
Keyword(s): SLIPPERY
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Comparison |
SLICK
SLICK AS OWL'S GREASE.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; PRIMM SPRINGS
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Comparison |
Date learned: 08-06-1968
NOT GIVEN
SLICKER'N A GREASED PIG.
Where learned: ALABAMA ; HUNTSVILLE
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Comparison |
Date learned: 06-27-1973
NOT GIVEN
SLICKER THAN DEER GUTS ON A DOORKNOB.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; SHELBYVILLE
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Comparison |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
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
FOLK SPEECH
SLIPPERY AS OWL SHIT.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; RED BOILING SPRINGS
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Comparison |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
SLOW
SLOW AS CHRISTMAS.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; PRIMM SPRINGS
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Comparison |
Date learned: 08-07-1968
PROVERBIAL COMPARISON
HE'S AS SLOW AS CHRISTMAS.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Comparison |
Date learned: 06-22-1970
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
FOLK SAYING
SLOW AS CHRISTMAS COMING.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Comparison |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
SLOW
AS SLOW AS A SNAIL.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; PRIMM SPRINGS
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Comparison |
Date learned: 08-06-1968
SLOW
SLOW AS A TURTLE.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; PRIMM SPRINGS
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Comparison |
Date learned: 08-06-1968
PROVERB
SLOW AS MOLASSES.
Where learned: KENTUCKY ; LOUISVILLE
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Comparison |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
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
SLOW
AS SLOW AS MOLASSES IN DECEMBER.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; PRIMM SPRINGS
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Comparison |
Date learned: 08-06-1968
PROVERBIAL CMPARISON
AS SLOW AS MOLASSES IN JANUARY.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Comparison |
Date learned: 07-01-1970
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
NOT GIVEN
SLOW AS MOLASSES IN JANUARY.
Where learned: ALABAMA ; HUNTSVILLE
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Comparison |
Date learned: 06-27-1973
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
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