simple past tense and past participle of start a family

(figuratively) To enjoy a pleasant subject or thing, one must take trouble and hardship

plural of A-cupper

It is better to prevent a disease than to have to cure it. / (idiomatic, by extension) Precaution and prevention of an undesirable thing is preferable to dealing with its potential consequences.

It is not good to borrow money from anybody, lest you will lose their trust and friendship.

simple past tense and past participle of catch someone with a hand in the cookie jar

(Ireland) snail (in its shell)

plural of shillig-a-booka

(simile, rare) healthy, enjoying good health

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of hold a torch for