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shy bairns get noot

shy bairns get noot is the alternative spelling of shy bairns get nowt.

Meaning of shy bairns get nowt

Proverb

shy bairns get nowt

  1. (Geordie) If you're too shy, or don't ask, you will not get what you want.
    • A' forgot te ask 'er fo' me money back!
      Wye, shy bairns get nowt.

Questions about shy bairns get noot

What is shy bairns get noot the alternative spelling of?
Shy bairns get noot is the alternative spelling of shy bairns get nowt.

Words near shy bairns get noot in the dictionary

  1. shwrs.
  2. shxt
  3. shy
  4. shy away
  5. shy away from
  6. shy bairns get noot
  7. shy bairns get nowt
  8. shy bladder
  9. shy bladders
  10. shy greenhood
  11. shy greenhoods

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