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I can always tell when the mother in laws coming to stay the mice throw themselves on the traps
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"I can always tell when the mother in law's coming to stay; the mice throw themselves on the traps"

- Les Dawson

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This quote by Les Dawson is an amusing way of revealing the idea that when someone is undesirable, it is typically easy to inform. In this case, the mom in law is the undesirable visitor, and the mice represent the people in your home. The mice throwing themselves on the traps is a metaphor for the people in your home sensation so unpleasant with the mother in law's approaching arrival that they are willing to take drastic measures to avoid her. This quote is an amusing way of expressing the concept that when someone is unwelcome, it is often simple to inform. It likewise indicates that the mom in law is not an especially pleasant individual, and that her presence is not welcomed by the individuals in your house.

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England Flag This quote is written / told by Les Dawson between February 2, 1933 and June 10, 1993. He/she was a famous Comedian from England. The author also have 4 other quotes.

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