"bailíonn brobh beart" meaning in Irish

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Proverb

Etymology: Literally, “a blade gathers a bundle”. Etymology templates: {{m-g|a blade gathers a bundle}} “a blade gathers a bundle”, {{lit|a blade gathers a bundle}} Literally, “a blade gathers a bundle” Head templates: {{head|ga|proverb}} bailíonn brobh beart
  1. every little (bit) helps, many a mickle makes a muckle
    Sense id: en-bailíonn_brobh_beart-ga-proverb-oI-sMKfJ Categories (other): Irish entries with incorrect language header, Irish proverbs

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