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many a slip 'twixt cup and lip

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  • There's many a slip 'twixt the cup and the lip

    . Prov. Many things may happen to prevent you from carrying out what you intend to do. Bob: Now that I have a contract with a publisher, nothing in the world can stop me from writing this book. Alan: Don't be so sure. There's many a slip 'twixt the cup and the lip.

    September 16, 2011

  • Entre el dicho y el hecho hay mucho trecho.

    September 16, 2011