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Old 02-Jan-2005, 08:14
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is there an idiom, proverb or the like that implies or advises that the bride should match the groom (or the other way round) in age and social and economic status?
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I'll look for one,but nothing comes to mind, but it's still early in the morning. -)
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When will you wake up, Snow White?
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Probably not until a frog kisses me. However, I still can't think of an idiom for this.
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Sleep tight. Don't let the bedbug bite, Sleeping Beauty.
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Are we cruising Disney here? Welcome back young lady!!!!

Wasn't it something about kettle and lid? Jedes Toepfchen hat sein Deckelchen?
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How are you doing? Nomica!

I wasn't cursing Disney!
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Good morning - try "cruising Disney".
Meow
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Where's your sense of humor! Whoof whoof!

LOVE YA!
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No woof - meo w!!!!
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