Many a slip twixt cup and lip meaning
What does the saying 'Many a slip twixt cup and lip' mean?
Idiom: Many a slip twixt cup and lip
Meaning:
There's many a slip twixt cup and lip means that many things can go wrong before something is achieved.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Body and bodily functions |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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