Is fearr focal sa chúirt ná bonn sa sparán
Word for wordA word in the court is better than a coin in the purse
What it meansA friend in court is better than a penny in the purse.
Approximate pronunciation guide
iss far FUK-al sa khoorch naw bun sa spa-RAWN
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When to use it On connections beating cash: as true as it ever was.
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- DictionaryÓ Dónaill, Foclóir Gaeilge–Béarla (1977)s.v. focal, printed with "bonn, punt" as alternatives