 | Rogerson and tuxford - 1871 - 596 頁
...1869. At harvest time the quality and condition promised to be splendid, but as the saying goes, " there is many a slip between the cup and the lip," and so it was in this case, as heavy and long-continued rain set in soon after the wheat was cut and before... | |
 | Rogerson and tuxford - 1871 - 596 頁
...1869. At harvest time the quality and condition promised to be splendid, but as the saying goes, " there is many a slip between the cup and the lip," and so it was in this case, as heavy and long-continued rain set in soon after the wheat was cut and before... | |
 | 1893 - 860 頁
...because of the influence of the Government officers against it.'' Su-rveyimj in Florida. BY SC IIODOMAX. There is many a. slip between the cup and the lip, and expectations are frequently raised that are never realized ; and this may be one of the occasions.... | |
 | 564 頁
...concerned. Be that as it may, we are suggesting to this committee that we adopt our amendment, because there is many a slip between the cup and the lip. and I don't want any slips around here at the close of the day. So if there is anything that can't be worked... | |
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There is many a slip between the cup and the lip, and before the spring much may be changed. 
