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I am trying to get the saying correct that my aunt told me her father, my grandfather, would say when visiting folks and was offered a cup

of tea. He said Make my tea strong enough for a rat to trot across . Anyone hear of this saying? is it accurately stated? 

 

Mary Killeen

Sunday 15th Jan 2023, 06:07PM

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  • The expression I've heard is "I like tea strong enough to trot a mouse."

    Patricia

    Sunday 15th Jan 2023, 06:53PM
  • thank you Patricia! Sounds less cringy. Glad to know it exists. Is it common? is it Limerick based? Mary

    Mary Killeen

    Monday 16th Jan 2023, 01:10PM
  • Well, it's common enough that we've both heard it! I first heard it in County Laois many years ago.

    Patricia

    Tuesday 17th Jan 2023, 03:12PM
  • Terrific. Best regards, Mary

    Mary Killeen

    Wednesday 18th Jan 2023, 02:23PM

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