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dachse | 14:27 Sun 13th Nov 2005 | Phrases & Sayings
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My dear old Dad (now departed) always said "well it's got 2 chances to my 1" when he planted anything in the garden. I never understood it. Any suggestions?
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Perhaps he meant something like - I've taken a chance by planting it, so it's got a chance of growing and a chance of not. Quirky.
17:00 Sun 13th Nov 2005
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Thanks Mefan.


Has anyone every heard this saying before?

12:58 Mon 14th Nov 2005
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Sorry I meant to say



Has anyone ever heard this saying before. (wish I learnt to type!!)

13:00 Mon 14th Nov 2005
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I thought this meant, I only have one chance meaning to die as that is the only option left!


the plant however, can live or die.

19:18 Mon 14th Nov 2005

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