| Summary: | paddy keefe a, av There is an interesting story behind the expression "You're _Patty Keefe_ to it" meaning, for example, that you made a close guess at something. The expression has been described as "a real Harbour Grace expression." It originated in a Family named Keefe in Bristol Hope. [Reverse] There was a man in the family named Patty, and this expression, used at first only within the family, came to be adopted by the communities around. DNE-cit DICT CEN. Colorful Expressions Proverbial Expressions P + dialect _Patty Keefe_ [see 'Paddy Keefe'] Used I and Sup Not used 1 Not used "Newfoundland Folklore Survey" Reverse of card at P_14970.
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