Robert Christy, comp. Proverbs, Maxims and Phrases of All Ages. 1887.

Blowing

Blow first and sip afterward.

Blow not against the hurricane.

Blow thy own pottage and not mine.

Blow your horn if you don’t sell a fish.Boston Shad Pedler.

He that blows best takes awa’ the horn.

He that blows in the dust fills his own eyes.

He that blows in the fire must get sparks in his eyes.German.

He who blows upon dust fills his eyes with it.Italian.

It is better to blow than burn your mouth.Dutch.