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Iconic Irish phrases

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Sat Oct 19 2024 - 00:03

Sir, – The phrase “an abundance of caution” now becomes part of the stock of iconic Irish phrases, alongside “On mature recollection”, “Gubu”, “Mental reservation” and “They haven’t gone away, you know”. – Yours, etc,

FELIX M LARKIN,

Cabinteely,

Dublin 18.