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NEVER PULL OUT A GRAY HAIR, BECAUSE IF YOU DO, TWO GRAY ONES WILL
TAKE ITS PLACE.
Where learned: WEST VIRGINIA ; SALEM
| Subject headings: | 686 Properties attributed to specific numbers or numerals individually. 686 Seconds / Twice / Two BELIEF -- Body part Senses Hair, on head, mustache, widow's peak |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
NEVER RAISE AN UMBRELLA INDOORS--BAD LUCK.
Where learned: WEST VIRGINIA ; SALEM
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Bad luck Umbrella |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
ALWAYS THROW A PINCH OF SALT OVER THE LEFT SHOULDER IF YOU
HAPPEN TO SPILL SALT; OTHERWISE, YOU WILL BE PLAGUED WITH
BAD LUCK.
Where learned: WEST VIRGINIA ; SALEM
James Callow Keyword(s): POSITION DIRECTION
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Mineral BELIEF -- Bad luck Food and drink |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
TO INSURE GOOD LUCK AND PROSPERITY DURING THE COMING YEAR, MY
MOTHER STATES THAT YOU SHOULD ALWAYS HAVE BOILED CABBAGE ON
NEW YEAR'S DAY. THE CABBAGE, HOWEVER, MUST BE BOILED WITH A
PENNY IN THE KETTLE.
Where learned: WEST VIRGINIA ; SALEM
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- January 1 New Year's Food Drink -- Plant food Vegetable BELIEF -- Measure of quality BELIEF -- Good luck Time (year, season, week, hour, etc.) Occasion Event |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
ONE MUST NEVER SING OR WHISTLE AT THE DINING TABLE BECAUSE
THAT WILL BRING BAD LUCK TO THE HOUSEHOLD.
Where learned: WEST VIRGINIA ; SALEM
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
PROVERB
BIG OAKS FROM LITTLE ACORNS GROW.
Where learned: WEST VIRGINIA ; SALEM
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Apothegm Maxim |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
PROVERB
IT'S AS DEAD AS A DOORNAIL.
Submitter comment: NO MOVEMENT, QUIET.
Where learned: WEST VIRGINIA ; SALEM
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Comparison |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
PROVERB
SHE'S AS FAIR AS THE DAY IS LONG.
Submitter comment: REFERS TO BEAUTY.
Where learned: WEST VIRGINIA ; SALEM
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Comparison |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
PROVERB
SHE/HE IS AS FAT AS A PIG.
Submitter comment:
USUALLY REFERRING TO CHILDREN WHO ARE NOT OVERWEIGHT BUT
QUITE HUSKY.
Where learned: WEST VIRGINIA ; SALEM
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Comparison |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
PROVERB
HE/SHE IS AS FREE AS A BIRD.
Submitter comment: REFERS TO HAVING NO RESTRAINTS OR RESPONSIBILITIES.
Where learned: WEST VIRGINIA ; SALEM
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Comparison |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
PROVERB
IT'S AS GENTLE AS A LAMB.
Submitter comment: USUALLY REFERS TO ANIMALS.
Where learned: WEST VIRGINIA ; SALEM
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Comparison |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
PROVERB
HE'S A GLUTTON FOR PUNISHMENT.
Submitter comment: HE DOESN'T KNOW WHEN TO STOP.
Where learned: WEST VIRGINIA ; SALEM
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor PROVERB -- Proverbial Phrase |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
PROVERB
HE'S AS HIGH AS A KITE.
Submitter comment: REFERS TO ONE WHO HAS DRUNK A LITTLE TOO MUCH.
Where learned: WEST VIRGINIA ; SALEM
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Comparison |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
PROVERB
IT'S COLD ENOUGH TO FREEZE THE BALLS OFF A BRASS MONKEY.
Where learned: WEST VIRGINIA ; SALEM
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor PROVERB -- Proverbial Comparison |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
PROVERB
I'M AS NERVOUS AS A CAT IN A ROOM FULL OF ROCKERS.
Submitter comment:
REFERS TO THE POSSIBILITY OF THE CAT GETTING ITS TAIL
PINCHED BY THE RUNNER OF THE ROCKING CHAIR.
Where learned: WEST VIRGINIA ; SALEM
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Comparison |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
PROVERB
NO USE TO CRY OVER SPILT MILK.
Submitter comment:
REFERS TO GRIEVING AFTER AN UNAVOIDABLE ACCIDENT
OR MISTAKE.
Where learned: WEST VIRGINIA ; SALEM
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Apothegm Maxim |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
PROVERB
THE ONLY THINGS FOR SURE IN LIFE ARE DEATH AND TAXES.
Where learned: WEST VIRGINIA ; SALEM
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Apothegm Maxim |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
PROVERB
HE/SHE/IT'S AS QUICK AS GREASED LIGHTNING.
Where learned: WEST VIRGINIA ; SALEM
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Comparison |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
PROVERB
SHE/HE IS RUNNING AROUND LIKE A CHICKEN WITH ITS HEAD
CUT OFF.
Submitter comment: A GREAT DEAL OF MOTION, BUT NO ACCOMPLISHMENT.
Where learned: WEST VIRGINIA ; SALEM
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Comparison |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
PROVERB
HE'S RUNNING LIKE A BAT OUT OF HELL.
Submitter comment: MOVING QUICKLY.
Where learned: WEST VIRGINIA ; SALEM
| Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Comparison |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN