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Posted by Deborah on March 17, 2005

HI there, can anyone tell me the origin & meaning of the phrase "still waters run deep"? I know that it means that there can be turmoil beneath the surface etc, but I am wanting a more difinitive definition & I thought the origin might help me.

Cheers - Deb

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