ProverbWisdom
Greek origin
Greek originThere's many a slip 'twixt the cup and the lip
Meaning: Many things can go wrong before a plan succeeds.
Example: “The deal looks certain, but there's many a slip 'twixt the cup and the lip.”
Origin: A Greek saying, linked by ancient writers to the legend of King Ancaeus, told he would not live to taste the wine from his vineyard; he raised the cup, was called away to fight a boar, and was killed. The English proverb is recorded from the 16th century.
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