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PROVERBIAL PHRASE
EAT...., IT PUTS HAIR ON YOUR CHEST.
Submitter comment:
MY MOM AND DAD ALWAYS GOT MY BROTHERS TO EAT SOMETHING THEY DIDN'T
WANT TO EAT BY TELLING THEM IT PUT HAIR ON THEIR CHEST.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Body part Senses BELIEF -- Measure of time Eating For menu, see N222. SPEECH -- Formula |
Date learned: 00-00-1946