Mair, a chapaill, agus gheobhaidh tú féar
Word for wordLive, horse, and you will get grass
What it meansLive, horse, and you will get grass. Promised help that comes too slowly.
Approximate pronunciation guide
mar, a KHOP-il, AH-gus YOH-ee too fayr
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When to use it For the promise that keeps being almost kept. Patience, with an edge.
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- DictionaryÓ Dónaill, Foclóir Gaeilge–Béarla (1977)s.v. capall