Meaning of 'Shy bairns get nowt'
What does the saying 'Shy bairns get nowt' mean?
Idiom: Shy bairns get nowt
Meaning:
An idiom primarily used by those from the North East of England, used to emphasize the fact that children who fail to ask for something (usually from an older person) probably won't succeed in obtaining it. (bairn = child, nowt = nothing)
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Subject Area: Children and babies |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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