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Old 01-Dec-2008, 14:59
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Default Meaning of Scottish proverb

Dear Teachers,
I would like to know what is the meaning of this Scottish proverb: Nae Fleein’ Frae Fate.
Can you help me, please?

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If I translate as:
There's no fleeing from fate.

Does that make it clearer?

flee: to run away from a place or situation (of danger).

fate • the development of events beyond a person's control, regarded as determined by a supernatural power;
.......• the course of someone's life, or the outcome of a particular situation for someone or something, seen as beyond their control.
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Thank you very much, David L. Got it!
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