There's many a slip 'twixt the cup and the



There's many a slip 'twixt the cup and the lip

. Prov. Many things may happen to prevent you from carrying out what you intend to do. Bob: Now that I have a contract with a publisher, nothing in the world can stop me from writing this book. Alan: Don't be so sure. There's many a slip 'twixt the cup and the lip.
See also: and, cup, lip, many, slip

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Isaiah[ai'zaiə]
GordenGAWR-dənEnglish
LyntonLIN-tənEnglish (Rare)
RiaREE-ahGerman, Dutch
Rambert-Ancient Germanic
Ace (2)-Macedonian