The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #150078   Message #3496332
Posted By: Jim McLean
29-Mar-13 - 08:58 AM
Thread Name: Folklore: Irish figure of speech
Subject: RE: Folklore: Irish figure of speech
Said about a thin person:

He's as broad atween the shooders as a haddie is atween the een.

He's as broad between the shoulders as a Finnan Haddock is between the eyes.