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cow neva know di use a im tail till im lose it

proverb

/ˈkɔʊ̯ ˈnɛba ˈnʷoː ˈdɪ‿juːs a‿im ˈtʲel ˈtɪl ˈɪm ˈluːz‿i/

English Definition

you never miss the water till the well runs dry

Etymology

  • (Literally, "A cow doesn't know what its tail is for until it's lost it.")

Examples

  • "“In the evening he called me back and told me that "Cow neva know di use ah him tail til' him lose it" […]”"

    In the evening he called me back and told me, "you never miss the water till the well runs dry." […]

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