英语词汇no one knows the luck of a lousy calf的起源、历史背景-英语词源词典

词汇	no one knows the luck of a lousy calf
词源	no one knows the luck of a lousy calf. An old American say- ing meaning no one knows the fate of an unpromising person, he or she may succeed beyond all expectations. Usually said of children considered “unpromising” by adults.
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