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THERE IS A SAYING THAT SAYS "YOU CAN'T SIGN THE CHECK IF
THE PEN IS OUT OF INK." THIS MEANS DON'T TRY TO ACCOMPLISH
SOMETHING IF YOU DON'T HAVE THE ABILITY. THIS IS SAID A
LOT DURING SPORTING EVENTS ESPECIALLY BASKETBALL.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; SAGINAW
Subject headings: | PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor |