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English: You’re as tight as a frog’s arse, and that’s waterproof
Collected: Askeaton, Co. Limerick, Ireland (12-20-2018)
Origin: Something you’d say if somebody is really mean spirited and mean with money

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Amharic:
English: It’s hard to choose the most beautiful monkey.
Collected: Amsterdam, Netherlands (12-16-2018)
Origin: A common saying in Ethiopia. Used when faced with all bad choices. Heard it from her father.