Cat got your tongue?

[homoe]

Tap-dance Around"..............




An expression meaning to improvise to avoid confronting an uncomfortable issues or situations.

[homoe]

"Mind The Store"..............


To be responsible for making sure that nothing bad happens, especially during a time of change or when the person who is normally responsible is absent: In the short term.

[homoe]

"Odd Duck"..................



An unusual person, especially an individual with an idiosyncratic personality or peculiar behavioral characteristics. A rather unusual, strange, or peculiar person.

[homoe]

"Hit The Nail On The Head".............


To do exactly the right thing; to do something or describe a situation in the most effective and efficient way.

[homoe]

"Throw A Monkey Wrench Into" .............


Sabotage or frustrate a project or plans! To disrupt, foil, or cause problems to a plan, activity, or project.

[homoe]

"Nose Skin Off My Nose"...............



Something which means you do not care about it because it will not affect you.
If someone says it's no skin off my nose they mean they are not worried about something because it only affects or harms other people.

[homoe]

"Nose Skin Off My Nose"...............



Something which means you do not care about it because it will not affect you.
If someone says it's no skin off my nose they mean they are not worried about something because it only affects or harms other people.

Sorry that should of read......No Skin Off My Nose

[cathexis]

while we're talking skin.....


"Escaped X-situation by the skin of my teeth"

got away without a second to spare or barely got away

[homoe]

"Beat A Dead Horse"............


To continue to focus on something—especially an issue or topic—that is no longer of any use or relevance. An idiom that means to continue a particular endeavor is a waste of time as the outcome is already decided.

[homoe]

"Everything Except The Kitchen Sink".........



Nearly everything one can reasonably imagine; many different things, often to the point of excess or redundancy. To have a much larger number of things than is necessary. A very large number of things, whether needed or not.

[homoe]

"Nothing Ventured Nothing Gained"...........



Risks must be taken in order to achieve anything significant or meaningful: if you don’t take a risk, you won’t get a reward


Sidebar: The saying dates back to Chaucer (c. 1374) and is similar to the late fourteenth century French proverb: Qui onques rien n'enprist riens n'achieva (He who never undertook anything never achieved anything)

[homoe]

"Apple Doesn't Fall Far From The Tree"................



A child usually has a similar character or similar qualities to his or her parents.

[homoe]

"Have One Foot In The Grave" / "At Death's Door"



To be on the verge of death: very old and in ill health.

[homoe]

"Not The Brightest Crayon In The Box"........


A kinder way to say someone isn't very smart..

[homoe]

" Best-laid Plans"



Said when something ends poorly or differently than expected, despite preparations for success. It is an abbreviated version of "The Best-laid Plans Of Mice And Men Often Go Astray."

[homoe]

"Shoes On The Other Foot"..................



Literally wearing the right shoe on the left foot would be quite uncomfortable, and this notion is implied in this idiom, which suggests that changing places is not equally beneficial to both parties. The roles (of two or more people) have been reversed, especially roles that were the opposite of each other.

[homoe]

"Testing The Water"(s)...........


To informally or casually attempt to gauge the reaction of a potential audience or recipient of something, or to try to get an idea of what something will be like before actually doing it.

Likened to feeling the temperature of water before getting in.

[homoe]

"Time Will Tell".........


The true meaning, result, or outcome will only be known in the future or after more time has passed.

The fact that future events are unknown and that the outcome of a desired situation cannot be ascertained at the time until said future events unfold.

[homoe]

"Food For Thought". .....



If something is described as providing food for thought, it's worth seriously thinking about or considering. ... Anything that gives you a reason to stop and ponder is food for thought. Something that provides mental stimulus for thinking.

[homoe]

"Like A Dog With A Bone"..............



When someone just won't let go of an issue. To be fixated on a particular topic.

[homoe]

"Put (one's) Best Foot Forward"...........



To try to act as an ideal version of oneself, typically to try to impress others. To put your best food forward is to do your best or present yourself in the best possible way; to make the best impression you can.

[homoe]

" Don't Stumble Over Something Behind You".........


It's time to focus on the present and not the past or past mistakes. It's time to stop dwelling in a pit of despair, moaning over squandered time and lost opportunity. It's time to release the burden of the past and seize today's opportunity.

[homoe]

"To Fall On Deaf Ears".........



For talks, ideas, or suggestions to be ignored or disregarded by the persons they were intended for.

[homoe]

"A Day Late And A Dollar Short"........


Too late to be of any benefit.

[homoe]

"Take With A Grain of Salt"....................




To consider or evaluate something, such as a statement, while keeping in mind that it may not be completely true or accurate, typically due to the unreliability of the source.

[homoe]

"Fork In The Road"..........


A fork in the road is a point where you have to make a decision and choose which possibility you are going to stick with.

[homoe]

"In The Driver's Seat"...............




If you say that someone is in the driver's seat, you mean that they are in control in a situation. To be in a position of power.

[homoe]

"Save For A Rainy Day".............."Put Something Aside For A Rainy Day"



To reserve something, especially money, for use in a time or period of unforeseen difficulty, trouble, or need.

[homoe]

"Gone To The Dogs"...........


To deteriorate: something on the downgrade, something that is worse than it used to be.

[homoe]

"Get Someone's Goat"..............



To annoy or irritate someone.

[homoe]

"Other Fish In The Sea.......




There are many other suitable romantic partners.

[homoe]

"Break The Ice".......................



To start a conversation with someone that you meet for the first time.

[homoe]

"Get Someone's Goat"..............



To annoy or irritate someone.

Sidebar: (Origin) Thought to have a calming effect on high-strung thoroughbreds, a goat was placed in the horse's stall on the night before the race. Unscrupulous opponents would then steal the goat in an effort to upset the horse and cause it to lose the race.

[homoe]

"Food For Thought". .....



If something is described as providing food for thought, it's worth seriously thinking about or considering. ... Anything that gives you a reason to stop and ponder is food for thought. Something that provides mental stimulus for thinking.

I noticed this idiom was used in someone's post today, I love it when that happens...........:hangloose:

[homoe]

"A Hard Pill To Swallow"........



Something, especially a fact or piece of news, that is unpleasant or difficult but which is unavoidable or must be accepted.

[homoe]

"Without batting An Eye"



If someone does something without batting an eye, they do it without showing alarm or any response; acting as though nothing were unusual.

[cathexis]

Slow as molasses flowing uphill in February.

Something/someone moving extremely slow.

[homoe]

..
"Cooking With Gas".....


Doing [something] exactly right.

[homoe]

Everything's Jake........



All is fine!

[homoe]

"All Show And No Go".......

Visually appealing but lacking ability or substance. Equipped with good looks but lacking action or energy.

[homoe]

"Butter Upon Bacon".....



Extravagance. Much too much of something.

[homoe]

"Not Up To Snuff".......



Not as good as what was expected, required, or demanded; not satisfactory or adequate.

[cathexis]

Raven 'stracted.

Refers to a person who can't focus on the task at hand......usually oneself!

[cathexis]

Knee high by the 4th of July (used in the musical "Oklahoma").

means things are copascetic or as they should be for the season. Origin refers to growing season of corn. If not knee high by the fourth of July, the growing season is off.

[homoe]

"Idle Hands Are The Devil's Workshop"..........



Keep yourself busy as to avoid getting into trouble....

[homoe]

"Not Playing With A Full Deck".........



Mentally deficient. Not mentally sound; crazy or mentally deranged.

[homoe]

"One Man’s Medicine Is Another Man’s Poison".......


What one person may consider good, enjoyable, or beneficial may be disliked by someone else. Something that one person likes may be distasteful to someone else.

[cathexis]

Don't let the screen door hit you in the ass on the way out.

meaning: a rude way of being asked to leave...post haste

[homoe]

"Cut A Rug"...........



To dance, typically in an energetic or accomplished way. :danceparty:

[homoe]

"Come Out Swinging"......




To react to something or begin something in a strong, forceful way:to compete or defend someone or something passionately or aggressively.

[homoe]

"To Have The Midas Touch".........


To have the ability to be successful, especially the ability to make money easily.


Sidebar: This idiom comes from the story of King Midas, who turned everything he touched into gold.

[homoe]

"Keep Your Chin Up"..........


An expression of encouragement to someone who has to bear some emotional burdens or is dealing with a difficult situation.

[homoe]

"Packed Like Sardines"...........




Describes a place or situation that’s very crowded with people or animals.

[homoe]

"A Storm Is Brewing".......


There will be trouble or emotional upset in the near future.

[homoe]

"Don't Change Horses In Midstream"...........


Not to make major changes to a situation or course of action that is already underway:don't alter your course of action, plan, or leader in the middle of a project, don't change your mind at an inopportune moment.

[homoe]

"Do Not Cross That Bridge Until You Get To It".........




Do not needlessly worry yourself over concerns, problems, or difficulties that may or may not occur in the future.

[homoe]

"Don't Cut Your Nose Off To Spite Your Face"..............



If someone cuts off their nose to spite their face, they do something to punish someone but in doing so harm themselves more than they harm the person they are punishing.

[homoe]

"Make Hay While The Sun Shines"...........



Make the most of your opportunities while you have the chance. To take advantage of favorable conditions; to make the most of an opportunity when it is available.

[homoe]

"For The Birds"...........


Trivial worthless only of interest to gullible people; boring, has no value, stupid, or completely undesirable.

[homoe]

"Doesn't Have A Leg To Stand On".............


To have no evidence, support, or justification for one's argument or actions; in a very weak position, because one cannot prove a claim or statement they have made.

[homoe]

"Read Between The Lines"....



To find meanings that are intended but that are not directly expressed in something said or written; to perceive or understand a hidden meaning.

[homoe]

"Murphy's Law"............


Meaning anything that can go wrong will go wrong. In other words, if there is any possibility of something bad happening, it will.

[homoe]

"I'll Give You Three Guesses And The First Two Don't Count"..


Usually said when the answer is as oblivious as the nose on one's face.

[homoe]

~~
I fess up, the two previous posts were jogged by other posters in threads today.......:hangloose:

[homoe]

" Straight From The Horse's Mouth"



Means that you heard the information from someone who has personal knowledge on the spoken matter; from an authoritative or dependable source.

[homoe]

"Throw In The Towel"..........



To give up on some endeavor; to quit or abandon something; to admit defeat or failure.

[homoe]

"In Pie Order"..........



In very good order; very well organized.


Sidebar: The phrase may originate from the French 'nappes pliees' = neatly folded, or from 'cap-a-pie order'. There's no definitive evidence to support this and the origin remains uncertain.

[homoe]

"Switch Horses In Midstream".........




Meaning to stop using one method or thing and start using another one; stop supporting one person and start supporting someone else.

[homoe]

"Pass Up Something Like A Dirty Shirt"........


Meaning to avoid.

[homoe]

"Short End Of The Stick" / "Wrong End Of The Stick"......


Short end of the stick refers to getting screwed by chance, but wrong end refers to a misunderstanding.

[homoe]

'By The Short Hairs"....


To completely control, dominate, or hold power over someone, especially in a difficult or awkward situation.

[homoe]

"If You Can't Stand The Heat, Get Out Of The Kitchen"...




If one can't cope with or handle the pressure in a given situation, one should remove yourself from that situation. Typically used to imply that the one being addressed is weak or unsuited for such work.

[homoe]

"With All The Bells And Whistles".........


Additional features, perhaps trendy or fancy ones, that are not required for an object's proper functioning.

[homoe]

"Jumping Out Of The Frying Pan And Into The Fire"....



The phrase out of the frying pan into the fire is used to describe the situation of moving or getting from a bad or difficult situation to a worse one, often as the result of trying to escape from the bad or difficult one.

[homoe]

'All's Fair In Love & War'............



Meaning in situations of love and war you do not have to obey rules of reasonable behavior; not bound by rules of fair play. In certain situations, like love or war, you are allowed to be deceitful to fulfill your objectives; in highly charged situations any method of achieving your goals is acceptable. Certain situations are so overwhelming that acting in your own selfish interest is justifiable.

[homoe]

"Nothing To Sneeze At"..



Means something that is not an inconsequential matter, not a trifling thing; something that should not be ignored, and dismissed lightly!

[homoe]

"Shoot From The Hip"...........



To speak or act rashly, recklessly, or bluntly, without consideration of potential consequences; to react quickly, without thinking carefully about something.

[homoe]

'Eat Your Heart Out'................



To eat your heart out is to feel jealous or envious of someone else's achievements or good fortune.

[homoe]

"Go Like Clockwork".....




To happen very smoothly, without problems; without problems or delays.

[homoe]

'A Bee In Your Bonnet' ...........



To be all workup regarding some incident. An obsession, often with something that is a source of agitation/irritation! Upset, a bit angry, on edge.

[homoe]

"Get Down To Brass Tacks".....




To focus on the most important aspects of a particular situation. To begin to talk about important things; to get down to business. Get down to bedrock or the nitty gritty.

[homoe]

"Keep Your Shirt On"



To stay calm, be patient, to refrain from panicking. Just wait; don’t be in a rush.

[homoe]

"Strike While The Iron's Hot"


If you strike while the iron is hot, you act quickly, while there is the best chance of succeeding at something. To make the most of an opportunity or favorable conditions while one has the chance. To act on an opportunity promptly while favorable conditions exist; to avoid waiting.

[homoe]

Being Lead Down The Garden Path......



To deceive someone by giving them misleading, false, or vague information.

[homoe]

"To Change Your Tune"...........





To behave differently/express a different opinion than before.

[homoe]

"To Look Through Rose Colored Glasses".........


To look at a situation (usually in the past) in an overly flattering light: see it as better than it really was.

An unduly cheerful, optimistic, or favorable view of things.

[homoe]

"Go Fly A Kite" / "Take A Hike" ........


A frank yet polite way to tell someone to go away and stop bothering them.

[homoe]

"Burn Your Bridges".............


To do something or act in a way that cannot be easily undone or reversed in the future, often because one has behaved offensively or unfavorably.

[homoe]

"Add Fuel To The Flames"........



To make a problem worse; to say or do something that makes a bad situation worse. To do or say something to make an argument, problem, or bad situation worse; to further incense an already angry person or group of people.

[homoe]

"Help A Lame Dog Over A Stile"..............




If you help a lame dog over a stile, you help someone who is in difficulty or trouble, or come to the aid of a person in need.

[homoe]

"You Can Take That To The Bank".........



Can believe a particular statement or piece of information because it is definitely true (at least according to the speaker). Truthfulness of a statement: it is not counterfeit or bogus.

[homoe]

"Off Your Rocker"....



If you tell someone that they are off their rocker, you think they are completely crazy.

[homoe]

"Have An Ax To Grind"........


To have a personal motivation or selfish reason for saying or doing something; have a dispute to take up with a particular person.

[homoe]

"Nailing Jelly to the Wall".........





To say that something is like nailing jelly to the wall means that it is extremely difficult to do, if not impossible.

[MrSunshine]

That thing ain’t gonna lick itself!

[homoe]

"A Slippery Customer"............



A devious, scheming, and untrustworthy person, group, organization, etc. Someone who is difficult or impossible to apprehend or pin down due to their cunning; difficult or tricky to determine or define with certainty.

[homoe]

"Ripped A New One".....



Literal expression means to tear someone a new butt-hole figuratively means to verbally or physical abuse or criticize someone thoroughly.

[homoe]

"Reading Between The Lines.....



To infer or understand the real or hidden meaning behind the superficial appearance of something.

[homoe]

"A Tall Story/A Tall Tale"...

A story, statement, or claim made by someone which is difficult to believe because it sounds unlikely; out of the plausibility range.

[homoe]

"Birds of a Feather Stick/Flock Together".........

People who have similar interests, ideas, or characteristics tend to seek out and/or associate with one another.

[homoe]

"If You Can't Stand The Heat, Get Out Of The Kitchen"..........



If you can't cope with or handle the pressure in a given situation, you should remove yourself from that situation. Typically used to imply that the one being addressed is weak and unsuited.

[homoe]

"A Cat In Gloves Catches No Mice"..........



This means that if you are too careful and polite, you may not obtain what you want.

[homoe]

"Curiosity Killed The Cat...........





Inquisitiveness can be dangerous, especially when it extends to things one does not need to know about.

[homoe]

"Don't Sell Yourself Short".....




To undervalue oneself; to underestimate or underappreciate the good qualities of oneself. If you sell yourself short, you describe yourself as less clever or talented than you really are. If you sell yourself short, you do things that do not show how clever or talented you are.

[homoe]

"Look What The Cat Dragged In"..........



A mild and usually playful insult used to announce someone's arrival and suggest that the person has a messy or otherwise disheveled physical appearance. Often said when someone shows up unexpectedly.

[homoe]

"Get The Short End Of The Stick"..........



To receive an unequal outcome of a deal that results in a disadvantage or burden; to be slighted in some way. If you get the short end of the stick, you are in a worse position than other people in a particular situation.

[homoe]

"Fit As A Fiddle"



In excellent health, in good working order.

[cathexis]

Here's one of my favs that's not heard much these days.


Haste makes waste.

It's better to take your time and do it right the first time so time/money/other resources don't need to be used to correct shoddy work.

[homoe]

"Take The Bull By The Horns"



To approach, confront, or deal with a problem or difficult situation directly and with clear confident action; meet a difficulty head-on.

[homoe]

"Mind Your P's And Q's".....



A warning to watch what you say and do........................

[Chad]

"Mind Your P's And Q's".....



A warning to watch what you say and do........................

It is my understanding that it came from "mind your pints and quarts" from the old pubs.

[homoe]

It is my understanding that it came from "mind your pints and quarts" from the old pubs.

English pubs and taverns of the 17th century. Bartenders would keep a watch on the alcohol consumption of the patrons; keeping an eye on the pints and quarts that were consumed. As a reminder to the patrons, the bartender would recommend they "mind their Ps and Qs".

[homoe]

"On The QT".....



Anything done quietly or in a secretive manner.

[homoe]

"Don't Count Your Chickens Before Your Eggs Hatch" ...


Don't be overly confident of an event occurring until it actually happens:do not plan anything that's based on a good thing you expect to happen in the future, wait until it really happens.

[homoe]

"I Refuse To Have A Battle Of Wits With An Unarmed Person"........



Refers to the quote by Mark Twain...“Never have a battle of wits with an unarmed person.” Refusing to engage with someone whom you deem unworthy, ill prepared, and less intelligent.

[homoe]

"I Wouldn't Believe You If Your Tongue Came Notarized"...



This imply someone is a habitual liar and should not be believed nor trusted.



Sidebar: Yes it's one of Judge Milian's favorite expression on The People's Court

[homoe]

"Nip It In The Bud"...........



To stop, cease, or prevent something at the beginning or early phase, before it becomes too difficult or unmanageable.

[homoe]

'Horse of a Different Color'



Meaning that it is a different issue; an unrelated matter.

Something completely different or separate, especially in comparison to something else.

[homoe]

"Six Of One, Half A Dozen Of The Other"




Means that two alternatives are equivalent or indifferent; it doesn't matter which one we choose. The difference between two options is negligible, irrelevant, or unimportant; either option is fine or will work as well as the other.

[homoe]

"To Add Insult To Injury".........



Said when you feel that someone has made a bad situation worse by doing something else to upset you: to make someone who has just experienced injury or defeat feel worse about the situation.

[homoe]

"Fool Me Once, Shame On You. Fool Me Twice, Shame On Me".



Falling for the same trick, deceit, or deception again. Allowing oneself to be deceived again and again.

[homoe]

"Burn Your Bridges".........


To do something that makes it's impossible to go back to a previous time. To destroy one's path, connections, opportunities, etc., particularly intentionally.
To do something that cannot be easily undone or reversed in the future (often because one has behaved offensively or unfavorably).

[homoe]

"Give Someone The Cold Shoulder"....




To intentionally ignore someone or treat someone in an unfriendly way:intentionally appear disinterested toward one; to snub. Deliberately stop being friendly to someone and ignore them.


Sidebar: It originated with the 19th-century practice of serving of a cold shoulder of meat to tiresome guests.

[homoe]

"Not To Give A Hoot About" / "Not To Give Two Hoot About"


To not care in the slightest (about someone or something); to attach no importance to something regardless if there are proven facts.

[cathexis]

"being on the DL" or "being on the Down Low"

A phrase often misused by white men or women to refer to something secretive.
Per Wikipedia (sex slang) and the Urban Dictionary
This is a reference used by African-American men exclusively for themselves to identify those in that community who are straight (not closeted gay or bisexual) that secretively have sex with other men "on the down low."
The phrase has not been accepted by the African-American, other minority communities or the white community for any other use at present according to current literature on the topic.

[homoe]

"Be Careful What You Wish For" / "Be Careful What You Wish For, You Just May Get It"


If you get the thing that you desire, there could be unforeseen and unpleasant consequences, pitfalls, or ramifications.The desired outcome may not be as desirable once it has been attained

[homoe]

"Don't Rock The Boat"............



Don't say or do something that could upset a stable situation:don’t cause any disturbances.

[homoe]

"Get Someone's Goat"......

To make someone annoyed or angry.




Sidebar: Hearing this expression the first time, you might think it means to steal someone's goat. ... In the 1900s, people who trained horses were said to have put goats near racehorses to keep them calm. Just before the race, the goat was removed. This would, supposedly, make the horse nervous and ready to run.

[homoe]

"Off Your Rocker"...........




Crazy; mentally unsound; extremely foolish.

[cathexis]

"Raise the Rafters"

An extremely loud sound (usually someone's voice).

ex: She sang so loudly that she "raised the rafters."

[homoe]

'When You Lie With Dogs, Don't Be Shocked When You Get Up With Fleas"



If one spends time with untrustworthy and dubious people, one will suffer in some way; you associate with questionable or shady folks, you tend to acquire their faults.

[homoe]

"Paying For A Dead Horse".........



Refers to putting items on a credit card that will be used up or long gone by the time the bill arrives!

[homoe]

"Sour Grapes.............


If you describe someone's attitude as sour grapes, you mean that they are jealous of another person's success.

[homoe]

"To Have The Rug Pulled Out From Under You"....



To suddenly and unexpectedly lose help or assistance from someone; to abruptly have someone leave you during a problematic or difficult situation or time. To be upended and thrown for a loop when you least expect it!

[homoe]

"Grease Someone's Palm".............




To bribe one discreetly, as by slipping money into their palm; give someone money in exchange for a favor.

[homoe]

"Rubbing Salt Into The Wound"......



To make something that is already difficult, unpleasant, or painful even worse; to accentuate, aggravate, or intensify a negative situation, emotion, or experience for someone.

[homoe]

"Method To My Madness".......


A specific, rational purpose in what one is doing or planning, even though it may appear crazy or absurd to another person.

[kittygrrl]

"Method To My Madness".......


A specific, rational purpose in what one is doing or planning, even though it may appear crazy or absurd to another person.

H..will you ever run out?!? :| one of my fav..........................you can't
squeeze blood out of a turnip.....not sure what it means other then.."it's impossible":phonegab:

[homoe]

H..will you ever run out?!? :| one of my fav..........................you can't
squeeze blood out of a turnip.....not sure what it means other then.."it's impossible":phonegab:

My mother used to use this. I think it also has some monetary connotation to it as well, as in you can't get money out of someone who has none!

[homoe]

"You Can't Make A Silk Purse Out Of A Sow's Ear"........



Meaning one is unable to turn something ugly or inferior into something attractive or of value.

[homoe]

“There's A Lid For Every Pot” ...................




It means that whoever you are, whatever you are like, and whatever your perceived imperfections may be, there's someone for you.

[homoe]

"Pull Out All The Stops"............



To do something with maximum effort or ability; to use all or the best available resources when doing something to reach desired results.

[homoe]

"That's Your Kettle Of Fish, I'll Let You Fry It"......



A difficult or awkward situation; a mess. Usually spoken to someone to acknowledge their sticky situation, but to let them know they are not getting involved with helping to fix it!

[kittygrrl]

“There's A Lid For Every Pot” ...................




It means that whoever you are, whatever you are like, and whatever your perceived imperfections may be, there's someone for you.

H...how quaint...i really love it:praying:...........but not sure i believe it:nerd:

[cathexis]

S/he's a wolf in sheep's clothing.

Meaning: Beware of something that appears too good/too sweet to be authentic.

[cathexis]

Not to look a gift horse in the mouth.

Meaning: If someone offers you something of value, for free, don't inspect the animal very carefully as one would a racehorse.

Btw, a horses's age is measured by how far down the teeth are ground.

Be gracious, accept the item. If it doesn't fit into your family, you can re-home or regift at a later time

[Chad]

Highbrow

scholarly or rarefied in taste.

I actually used that word in a sentence recently. Ha!

[Jedi]

"You can't get money from a naked man's (or woman's) pocket"


You can't get what someone doesn't have to give.

[kittygrrl]

"(she) looks like death eating crackers"

...in Appalachia it means-you look terrible

[homoe]

"(she) looks like death eating crackers"

...in Appalachia it means-you look terrible

I'd never heard this one Miss Kitty! In the Midwest we said "She Looks Like Death Warmed Over"...

[Orema]

Heard this one on the news by a voter earlier today ...

If you’re not at the table then you’re on the menu.

Meaning: Vote in order to have a say on your future.

[homoe]

"Forewarned Is Forearmed"......



Knowledge in advance and beforehand enables one to be prepare.

[homoe]

I'd never heard this one Miss Kitty! In the Midwest we said "She Looks Like Death Warmed Over"...

Here's a hypothesis: "Warmed over" refers to the preparation of leftover food to serve again. Leftovers are less desirable than food just now cooked, and the warming process can damage them further. They get overcooked, dry, limp where you want crispy, stiff where you want soft, charred around the edges. Sauces separate. Flavor vanishes. So "warmed over" is an intensifier.:|

[kittygrrl]

doggone (it) 1851, Amer.Eng., a "fantastic perversion of god-damned" [Weekley]. But Mencken favors the theory that it is "a blend form of dog on it; in fact it is still often used with it following. It is thus a brother to the old English phrase, 'a pox upon it,' but is considerably more decorous.":praying:

[homoe]

doggone (it) 1851, Amer.Eng., a "fantastic perversion of god-damned" [Weekley]. But Mencken favors the theory that it is "a blend form of dog on it; in fact it is still often used with it following. It is thus a brother to the old English phrase, 'a pox upon it,' but is considerably more decorous.":praying:

Mary's mother used this frequently as she was a devote catholic and would never swear!

[homoe]

"Third Time’s A Charm".....



Meaning the third time you do something it will finally work.

Sidebar: The origin of the phrase 'third time's a charm' is probably ancient, as things that come in sets of three have often been associated with good luck due to their similarity with the Holy Trinity of Christianity.

[homoe]

Not Born Yesterday" / "Born At Night, Just Not Last Night"........




Meaning experienced, not naive nor gullible. Not easily cheated, fooled, or deceived.

[cathexis]

"(person's name) is still wet behind the ears or not dry behind the ears."

"Person X is as green as a blade of grass (or a grasshopper)."


These refer to people new to a profession, trade, school of learning, etc.


It's a period before someone knows a thing or two. (becomes proficient)

[homoe]

"Packed In Like Sardines".........


Very tightly or snugly packed together, especially in a small space.
If a group of people are packed in like sardines, they are standing very close together because there is not enough room in an enclosed space.

[homoe]

A Bad Apple".......


Used to describe a person who is mean, bad, or a troublemaker. It describes somebody who ruins everything and put a bad influence on things. It normally refers to a person but it may also refer to some objects.

[kittygrrl]

-Weddin’ without courtin is like vittles without salt-Appalachian..this makes sense:alieninjar:

[homoe]

"Wash Dirty Laundry In Public".....



If you wash your dirty linen/laundry in public, you discuss those matters in public which should have been kept private.

[homoe]

"Telling Tales Out Of School"..........


To reveal secrets; to tell things that should remain secret. Tattling, snitching, or ratting out someone.



Origin: Presumably it first applied to children gossiping about what they heard at school.

[kittygrrl]

Beauty never made a kettle sing-Appalachian, beauty isn't enough

[homoe]

-Weddin’ without courtin is like vittles without salt-Appalachian..this makes sense:alieninjar:


..
:goodpost:

So true.......:giggle:

[homoe]

"I'm Gonna Slap Both Eyes Into One"......



A threat used when one is seriously angry..:blink:

[homoe]

"Penny Wise And Pound Foolish" / "Hop Over A Nickle To Pick Up A Penny"



So concerned with saving money in any way possible that one fails to allocate money to things that will ultimately force one to spend more (due to lack of quality, proper maintenance, etc).

[homoe]

"Take The Wind Out Of Someone's Sails"........



To diminish one's enthusiasm, excitement, or positive outlook. To put a barrier in someone’s path; to reduce the effectiveness of someone. To cause someone to lose confidence.

[kittygrrl]

"if that don't make your wood burn, nothing will"..Appalachian

[homoe]

"The Straw That Broke The Camel’s Back".............



A series of irritating occurrences that eventually lead to one final thing that causes a person to lose their patience or to react in a strong way.

[homoe]

"Bitter Pill To Swallow".......


An unwanted or unpleasant situation that someone is forced to accept; an unpleasant fact that one must accept.

[homoe]

"The Straw That Broke The Camel’s Back".............



A series of irritating occurrences that eventually lead to one final thing that causes a person to lose their patience or to react in a strong way.


I remember as a small child thinking this meant literally and wondering how such a small thing as a strand of straw could take down such a big animal..

[homoe]

"Chew The Rag / Fat




Chat in a leisurely way, especially at length.

[homoe]

"A Black Eye"........



A mark of shame, a humiliating setback; a moral blemish; an injury to the prestige of someone's or something's reputation.

[homoe]

"Off-Kilter".............



Out of equilibrium; not straight, level, or aligned properly; in a state of confusion or chaos.

[homoe]

"All's Well That Ends Well"........



Used to say that a person can forget about how unpleasant or difficult something was because everything ended in a good way. A positive ending can overshadow any problems that may have preceded.

[Chad]

"Chew The Rag / Fat




Chat in a leisurely way, especially at length.

We say chewing the fat in these parts.

[homoe]

We say chewing the fat in these parts.

I think in the Midwest we used chew the fat as well.


Sidebar: I've heard that "chew the rag" came from black-powder rifle days when men sat around talking as they chewed the rags used for wadding a ball into the rifle. The material needed to be softened and lubricated to make starting the ball easier. I have no clue if this is true or not...

[homoe]

"Well If The Shoe Fits"..........



You say if the shoe fits when you are telling someone that unpleasant remarks which have been made about them are probably true or fair. An unflattering (typically negative) remark aimed at a particular individual.

[homoe]

"Keep Your Friends Close, And Your Enemies Even Closer"...



By keeping one's enemies closer, one can be on one's toes and alerted to and ward off any malicious deeds, behaviors, or actions they may try to cause.

[homoe]

"Back In The Saddle"



Resuming something after an absence. Despite the presence of "saddle," this phrase is rarely used in reference to riding horses.

[homoe]

"Given Your Walking Papers"


"Means you've been told you can leave somewhere or you've been told that you are fired from your job.A partner can also use this idiom indicating the relationship is over.

[homoe]

"Watch Like A Hawk".......


To watch someone or something very closely. To watch someone or something very carefully.

Hawks, like all birds of prey, are known for having extremely acute vision.

[homoe]

"A Stitch In Time Saves Nine"


Take your time when doing something.

[homoe]

“Don’t Let Your Mouth Write Checks Your Body Can’t Cash”


The saying means that one shouldn’t run one’s mouth without knowing for sure they can back up what it's claiming.

[homoe]

"Left Out In The Cold"...........




To be forgotten, or excluded, as from a group, activity, benefit, etc; being ignored.

[homoe]

"Like A Bull In A China Shop"........


One who is aggressive and clumsy in a situation that requires delicacy and care; behaving recklessly and clumsily in a place where one is likely to cause damage or injury.

[homoe]

"Charity Begins At Home".....



You should take care of family and people close to you before you worry about helping strangers.

[homoe]

"Living High Off The Hog"...


To prosper or otherwise live very well; to live well and eat good food


Sidebar: It refered to the rich being able to afford the choicest cut of meat, which, from a pig, is higher up on the animal. This term comes from the practice of the choicest cuts for ham and bacon being taken from high up on the pig’s side. It originated in the American South in the nineteenth century and became extremely common in the mid-twentieth century.

[homoe]

"Fight Fire With Fire"...........


Use against your opponent the same methods he or she has used against you; retaliate with the same methods that one has had to endure.
Combat an evil or negative circumstances by reacting in kind.

[cathexis]

(He, She, I) can't walk and chew gum at the same time.

The aforementioned person doesn't multi-task well or that they do not enjoy multi-tasking.


This poster resembles the anecdote.

[homoe]

"Hot Under The Collar"..........




To be upset, agitated, angry.

[homoe]

"Hot And Bothered"......


Slang to indicate sexually aroused & excited by someone...:blush:

[homoe]

"Came Over On The Mayflower".......



A way of saying something or someone is old!

[homoe]

"Wear Your Heart On Your Sleeve"........


This means to not hide your feelings; to let everyone know by your words and actions how you feel.

[homoe]

"Tight-Fisted" / "Tighter Than Bark On A Tree"


To be tight-fisted means to be unwilling to spend money; stingy and miserly. Someone who is very frugal with money.

[puddin']

Cross that bridge when you come to it: Deal with a problem if and when it becomes necessary, not before.

[cathexis]

The tortoise beats the hare in a majority of the races...per Br'er Rabbit. In the Br'er Rabbit stories written by Joel Chandler Harris, an American Classic Author who usually writes Childrens' Stories

Steady work beats hotheads who start off fast, goofing around when they believe there is no possible way a critter who moves so slowly could possibly win the race, but the Tortoise goes at its even pace.

However, steady wins the race making the Tortoise the continual victor!

[homoe]

"Change Horses In Midstream"......



To make major changes in an activity that has already begun; to make major changes to a situation or course of action that is already underway. To choose a new leader during a period of upheaval or uncertainty.

[puddin']

a bitter pill: a situation or information that is unpleasant but must be accepted.

[homoe]

"Bite The Bullet".....


Very similar to puddin's idiom.....

[homoe]

"I've Got Your Number" ..


To understand someone or realize the true purpose of their actions. To indicate to someone you're on to their ways and schemes.

[homoe]

"One Hand Washes The Other".............


All parties involved will benefit from helping each other and/or working together. A indication to someone if they help you, you in return will help them.


Sidebar: If you ever have one hand unavailable due to an injury you'll also find this literally true!

[homoe]

"Leave Someone High and Dry".....



To leave someone unsupported and unable to maneuver; to leave someone helpless.

[homoe]

"Full Of Baloney"......


The information a person is offering is full of falsehoods, nonsense or foolishness.

[homoe]

"Have Your Nose Out Of Joint".............


To be upset or irritated.

[homoe]

''Actions Speak Louder than Words'' .......





Means that what you do is more significant than what you say.

[homoe]

"The Squeaky Wheel Gets The Grease"



The person complaining or protesting the loudest or most frequently is the one who will receive the most attention.

[homoe]

"A Soft Touch"......


A person who is easily convinced, especially to give or lend money: a person who is easily influenced, duped, or easily believes a sob story without question.

[homoe]

"Tug At Someone’s Heartstrings".....




To appeal to someone’s emotions, to make someone feel sad, guilty, and/or sympathetic.

[homoe]

"Come Late To The Party"........


Means most people became aware of something before you did; late in taking an action or adopting an idea.

[homoe]

"A Taste of Your Own Medicine"


Used to indicate that someone is sampling the same unpleasantness they've been dishing out to others.

[homoe]

"To Put A Bug In Someone's Ear"............


Means to give someone a suggestion or a hint, to impart some information that will help decide a course of action.

[homoe]

"Just What The Doctor Ordered"......


Exactly the thing that is or was needed to help improve something or make one feel better; exactly what is required, especially for health or comfort.

[homoe]

"Soup's On"........



The meal, especially dinner, is served. Refers to any food being served, not just soup.

[homoe]

"As Nutty As A Fruitcake"........


Crazy, idiotic person.



Sidebar: Fruitcake is also used on its own to mean a crazy or eccentric person..

[homoe]

"Drop Someone Like A Hot Potato"........


To suddenly stop being involved with someone, usually because you are having problems and/or because you do not like him/her/ any longer.


Sidebar: Drop here is used literally, but also in the figurative sense of end a social acquaintance with someone. A hot potato can be used independently as a metaphor for a controversial or awkward issue or problem that no one wants to deal with.

[homoe]

"Your Goose Is Cooked".........

Meaning you have been discovered to have done something wrong and is now in trouble, one is finished, one's chances are ruined.

[cathexis]

"S/he is really squirrelly."

A person is a space cadet, disorganize, and somewhat crazy.

[homoe]

"I'll Give You Three Guesses, And The First Two Don’t Count"


When a person says this to another they mean that they think the answer to whatever question they have asked is so obvious, that you can very easily guess and will be correct.

[homoe]

"Cut Someone Off At The Knees".....


"To squelch or humiliate (a person) suddenly and thoroughly!

[homoe]

"It's All Greek To Me"...............



That's Greek to me or it's (all) Greek to me is an idiom in English, expressing that something is difficult to understand. This might as well be a foreign language, because I don't understand it at all.

[homoe]

"Step Up To The Plate".........



Meaning to accept a challenge or responsibility for something; to rise to the occasion. To voluntarily assume responsibility for something go ahead and act; don’t delay.

[homoe]

"Crocodile Tears"............


A false, insincere, or hypocritical display of sadness or remorse.


Sidebar: Derived from an ancient anecdote that a crocodile will weep to lure in its victims, or that it weeps as it eats them.

[homoe]

"Eager Beaver".......





One who is industrious and enthusiastic (perhaps annoyingly so).

[homoe]

"Dog Days" / "Dog Days Of Summer"

The period in the summer often thought to be hottest, usually considered to be July 3 to August 11. By extension, a period of lethargy, inactivity, or stagnation.


Sidebar: In ancient times, people associated the heat during this period with the concurrent rising of Sirius, nicknamed "the dog star." The phrase is a translation of the Latin dies caniculares, meaning "dog star days."

[homoe]

"Early Bird"...........



Someone who is more active and alert in the early hours of the morning than later in the day; an early riser.

[homoe]

"Double Edged Sword".........



Something that has or can have both favorable and unfavorable consequences.

[homoe]

"Shrinking Violet"..........


A shrinking violet is a very shy person, someone who is an extreme introvert and does not enjoy attention or engaging with others.


Sidebar: Why the violet, a small but common shade-loving perennial, should be chosen to designate shyness is unclear. On the contrary, violets can boldly take over patches of ground, and gardeners may even find them difficult to eradicate from unwanted spaces. Nevertheless, the phrase has been used since the early 1900s.

[C0LLETTE]

"Less is more"

Sometimes a " lot " can drown out the "interesting less"

[kittygrrl]

"living on borrowed time"

aren't we all.....

[homoe]

~~~
:goodpost:..

[homoe]

"It's Always Darkest Just Before The Dawn"


The worst part of an experience or period usually happens just before things get better.

[homoe]

"Necessity Is The Mother Of Invention".....



Creative solutions are often produced in response to difficulties or hardships that need to be overcome.

[homoe]

"Like A Bull In A China Shop"..........



Behaving recklessly and clumsily in a place or situation where one is likely to cause damage or injury.

[kittygrrl]

"Like A Bull In A China Shop"..........



Behaving recklessly and clumsily in a place or situation where one is likely to cause damage or injury.

H..it reminds me of all the jealousy the candidates are displaying because
they are envious of what Bloomberg has..so they are willing to wreck our party and our nation to bring him down..we deserve to be destroyed if this is the best we can do for a democratic candidate for president.

[homoe]

"None So Blind As Those Who Will Not See"../ "None So Deaf As Those Who Will Not Hear".......


This idiom is used when people refuse to accept something that clearly evident. You cannot make someone pay attention to something that he or she does not want to notice.

[homoe]

"Lost In The Shuffle"......


Lost, ignored, or forgotten amid a confusing mix of things or during a chaotic time or situation.

Sidebar: This was used in a response to a question in one of the threads today!

[homoe]

"All Dressed Up And Nowhere To Go"...........



An idiom that means one is ready to tackle a project and then finds that it doesn't occur or to attend an event that ultimately, doesn't happen.

[homoe]

"If It Ain't Broke Don't Fix It"............


Don't change or try to improve on something that is working just fine the way it already is! LEAVE well enough alone!

[homoe]

"Fight Fire With Fire".......


Use the weapons or tactics of one's enemy or opponent, even if one finds them distasteful.

[homoe]

"The Worm Has Turned".....


You say the worm has turned if someone who has accepted a lot of bad treatment from other people without complaining suddenly decides that they are not going to accept the situation any longer: someone previously downtrodden gets his revenge; an unfavorable situation is reversed.

[homoe]

"Between A Rock And A Hard Place"......


If you are caught between a rock and a hard place, you are in a difficult situation where you have to choose between two equally unpleasant courses of action.



Sidebar: Someone jogged my memory on this one.

[kittygrrl]

"Between A Rock And A Hard Place"......


If you are caught between a rock and a hard place, you are in a difficult situation where you have to choose between two equally unpleasant courses of action.



Sidebar: Someone jogged my memory on this one...bad dreams lately...but a call last night helped..funny how she knew..

[homoe]

"The Bum's Rush"


Getting rid of an unwanted situation or person fast.




Sidebar: The “classical” bum's rush was a bartender or bouncer lifting the deadbeat or intruder by the back of his shirt or jacket collar and the seat of his pants and then throwing him through the tavern door. The phrase, which came into vogue around the turn of the 20th century, survives in its “throw the bum out!” incarnation.

[homoe]

" To Have (one's) Name Written All Over It"



To be a perfect match for someone's interests or tastes.

[homoe]

" You Can Take-That-To-The-Bank".



Said to emphasize that something is known for sure. To depend on the truthfulness of a statement: that it's not counterfeit or bogus.

[homoe]

"Bite Your Tongue".............



To bite one's tongue means to hold back from speaking, to refrain from saying something that will annoy, hurt or rile the listener.

Sidebar: The idea is to hold the tongue between one's teeth to stop the words from escaping one's mouth.

[homoe]

"Hook, Line and Sinker"........



All in. Completely, totally; without reservation.


Sidebar: This phrase is a fishing metaphor: all three are items attached to a fishing rod and likely to be gulped down by a greedy fish. The phrase has been in use since the mid 19th century.

[homoe]

"Let The Chips Fall Where They May"



To let a situation unfold without worrying about the consequences.