Notions & Feelings - Superstition & Folklore
Master English proverbs regarding superstition and folklore, like "dreams go by contraries" and "a cat has nine lives".
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used to suggest that the dreams one has in the early morning hours may predict future events
used to suggest that the opposite of what one dreams about may happen in reality
used to imply that dreaming of a funeral can signal a positive event like a wedding, suggesting that negative dreams can have positive outcomes
used to suggest that misfortune or bad luck often happens in groups of three, and when one negative event occurs, two more will follow
used to suggest that cats are resilient creatures that can survive dangerous situations
used to suggest that being overly optimistic or confident at the start of the day can lead to disappointment or failure later on, as unforeseen events or circumstances may arise
used to acknowledge the arrival of someone who was being discussed, suggesting that talking about someone who is absent can attract their attention or presence unexpectedly
used to imply that those who are superstitious and rely on omens may be more likely to experience misfortune, as their beliefs can become a self-fulfilling prophecy
used to suggest that the children that are born in May are more vulnerable to illness or health issues
used to refer to the traditional belief that a clear moonlit sky is often associated with the prediction of frost or cold weather in the near future
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