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The James T. Callow Folklore Archive
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Curiosity kill de cat an starvation bring it back.
Submitter comment:
The first part of this saying is universal but the second
part suggests the story of the Prodigal Son from the Bible.
Keyword(s): an = and ; de = the
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor |
Date learned: 03-00-1991
Shut yo do' an lick yo chil'.
Submitter comment:
This is not a literal suggestion but means that one should
deal with personal matters privately and not let the whole
world be privy to your business.
Where learned: VIRGIN ISLANDS ; Saint Thomas
Keyword(s): an = and ; chile = child ; do = door ; lick = spank (punish) ; yo = your
James Callow Keyword(s): ADVICE
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor |
Date learned: 03-00-1991