You Know That Saying ... (T/F?)

[Kätzchen]

"When you know a thing, to hold that you know it, and when you do not know a thing, to allow that you do not know it - this is knowledge".




People who are of a "know it personality" will never admit to this being a true statement!

I think that statement you posted it true. :hangloose:

[homoe]

"Before you embark on a journey of revenge, dig two graves".

[homoe]

"Revenge Is A Dish Best Served Cold".....................



IMHO very true indeed!

[homoe]

"Real knowledge is to know the extent of one's ignorance".

[homoe]

"To Take Umbrage"................



Feel resentment! To become offended or angered by something said or implied.

[homoe]

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


Describes the seemingly minor or routine action which causes an unpredictably large and sudden reaction, because of the cumulative effect of small actions.

[homoe]

"Last Straw"





Breaking point. The final difficulty in a series of events; the last little burden or problem that causes everything to collapse.

[homoe]

"To hit the right note" .............




to say something in a way that its suitable/appropriate for the listening audience.

[homoe]

"To Chime In" ..............



To interject your thoughts or ideas to the mix.

[homoe]

"To hit a nerve"......................



To upset/provoke someone by talking about a particular subject.

[homoe]

"Flying By The Seat of Your Pants"...................






By instinct rather than skill or knowledge. Going and doing by impulse instead of a ready made plan.

[homoe]

"Ray of Sunshine" ....................



A person who brings happiness into the lives of others. Also often used sarcastically to refer to someone with a gloomy outlook on life.

[homoe]

"To Have Egg On Your Face"................



To feel foolish.

[homoe]

"Warts and All" ............




Including unattractive/unappealing qualities.

[homoe]

"To Take A Shine To" .......................




Develop an attraction or crush on someone. To develop a liking for especially when it pertains to matters of the heart.

[cathexis]

"not playing with a full deck"
a bit crazy

"not the sharpest tool in the shed"
not too bright

"not the brightest bulb in the box"
not the most intelligent or quickest person

[homoe]

"not playing with a full deck"
a bit crazy

"not the sharpest tool in the shed"
not too bright

"not the brightest bulb in the box"
not the most intelligent or quickest person

"only half there and a small half at that"...........

[homoe]

"An Open Book"....................




A topic or person that/who is easy to understand or about which/whom a lot is known

[homoe]

"Book Smarts.................




Possessing knowledge acquired from reading or study but lacking in common sense.

[homoe]

"To take a leaf out of someone’s book" .................



To imitate a particular (usually admirable) quality that someone else possesses.

[EnchantedNightDweller]

"Let's get the show on the road."

1930s reference probably from circus or travelling theatre group, used in a line in "From Here to Eternity," a favorite saying in a Kindergarten room to begin a new activity. :giggle:

[homoe]

"That’s the way the cookie crumbles" ...





A situation that must be accepted.

[homoe]

"The icing on the cake"........




An additional benefit/disaster that improves/worsens an already very good/bad situation.

Sidebar: I had never known this idiom relating to a negative. In the Midwest for a negative idiom, it would be "And The Topper Was"

[homoe]

"At A Crossroads / "At Fork In The Road"............. –




At a point where an important decision must be made.

[homoe]

"Fish Or Cut Bait"................





Work productively on something or give up.

[homoe]

"Damned If I Do, Damned If I Don't".........





A situation in which one can't win.

[homoe]

"Can't Win For Losing".........................


A phrase meaning that things would be going great for you if they weren't going so badly.
One is unable to find or create any success; one has been constantly and/or thoroughly defeated, bested, or belittled.

[homoe]

"Putting The Cart Before The Horse ..............





Something done in the wrong order.

[homoe]

"Cool Your Jets"! –


Meaning to calm down!

Sidebar: When I was a kid there was a tennis shoe with a red ball/dot on the heel and IF I'm not mistaken I think they were called Red Ball Jets so perhaps some part of the idiom came from that, I dunno!

[homoe]

“Oops-a-daisy!” .........


An expression of encouragement said to a child who has fallen/has hurt him or herself, an expression of mild annoyance used when something has gone wrong.

[homoe]

"To Lead Someone Up The Garden/Primrose Path" .........




To deceive someone by giving them misleading information.

[homoe]

“Eat your heart out!” ...........



An expression used to tell someone you think they are experiencing jealousy, regret, or anguish

[homoe]

"To Not Have Your Heart In Something" .....



To not really want to do something.

[homoe]

"To take something to heart" ..............





To take something seriously and usually with offence.

[homoe]

"To tug at someone’s heartstrings" ..........




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

[homoe]

"Like a broken record" .............


Meaning annoyingly repetitive usually used to describe someone constantly repeating an unwanted or unpleasant opinion. To say the same thing over and over again.

[homoe]

"Better To Be Safe Than Sorry"................


It is better to act cautiously beforehand than to suffer afterward. It is better to expend the time or effort to be cautious with one's actions than to feel regret about one's carelessness later.

[homoe]

"Sober As A Judge"..............................



Meaning as sober (free from alcohol) as it is possible to be.

[homoe]

"Open And Shut Case"..............................


A simple and straightforward situation without complications.

[homoe]

"Ants In Your Pants" / "Antsy"



Restless due to nervousness or excitement!

[homoe]

"A big fish in a small pond"................


Someone who is important within a small/limited field.

[homoe]

"Hitting Close To Home –



Nearing an embarrassing or uncomfortable truth :usually used to describe a remark.

[homoe]

"To drive something home" .......



To insist on or repeat a point until it is clearly understood.

[homoe]

"Thrown A Curve"................




To be taken aback. Be confused by someone doing something tricky or unexpected.

[homoe]

"My lips are sealed"......


Meaning I will keep quiet, I won’t talk about something said or discussed with another party. I won't repeat what was spoken about.

[homoe]

"Cover Your Tracks"....



Meaning to conceal or destroy any evidence of what you have been up to either legally or illegally.

[homoe]

"To keep a low profile"....................


To avoid attracting attention or publicity.

[homoe]

"To Sever Ties" ........................





To unceremoniously end a business or personal relationship.

[homoe]

"Skating On Thin Ice".....................



To be in a risky situation.

[homoe]

"Patience is a virtue".




The ability to wait for something without getting angry or upset is a valuable quality in a person.

[homoe]

"Clear The Air".........


To discuss or otherwise confront a troublesome issue, usually with the goal of alleviating tension or confusion.

[homoe]

"I wouldn't touch it with a ten-foot pole".........


Do not want to become in any way involved in or with something or someone.

Would not have anything to do with something or someone under any circumstances.

[homoe]

"Jump For Joy"................


To be exuberant or very happy about something.

[homoe]

"Kill Two Birds With One Stone"...............



Means to succeed in achieving two things in a single action. To complete, achieve, or take care of two tasks at the same time or with a singular series of actions; to solve two problems with one action or solution.

[homoe]

"Go Belly Up"...........


By extension, to have a poor, undesired, or ruinous outcome; to fail completely or not come together at all. To break or malfunction; to die, fall apart, or cease to work.

[homoe]

"Keep A Straight Face". ...




To manage to stop yourself from smiling or laughing. To have an emotionless facial expression, especially in a humorous situation that could easily cause one to laugh.

[Kätzchen]

"Kill Two Birds With One Stone"...............



Means to succeed in achieving two things in a single action. To complete, achieve, or take care of two tasks at the same time or with a singular series of actions; to solve two problems with one action or solution.

I like this idiom very much! Thanks for posting it, homoe!(f)

If weather permits, I hope to "kill two birds with one stone"!

:hk20:

[Kätzchen]

"Keep A Straight Face". ...




To manage to stop yourself from smiling or laughing. To have an emotionless facial expression, especially in a humorous situation that could easily cause one to laugh.

Poker Face???? ;)

I like this one too! Two of my uncles excelled in maintaining a 'straight face' (aka, poker face). Elmer & Luther....my favorite uncles. :stillheart:

[homoe]

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




To change one's attitude, opinion, manner, or stance on something, typically in a way that is more positive or agreeable. Change your opinion completely, especially because you know it will bring you an advantage.

[homoe]

"Coming Out Of The Woodwork"......



Emerging from obscurity or a place of seclusion. To appear unexpectedly, or from an unexpected place.

[homoe]

"Stacked Up Like Firewood" / "Lined Up Like cordwood"......


I'm not sure if this is just one my mom's made up idioms or if its regional or whatever but it means...


To have lots of something on hand. Lots of something in reserve for when needed!

[homoe]

"Pull The Wool Over Someone's Eyes"



Deceive or hoodwink someone. To deceive, fool, or misdirect someone, especially to gain a personal advantage.


Sidebar: The natural assumption is that this phrase derives from the wearing of woollen wigs, which were fashionable for both men and women in the 16th and 17th centuries. The phrase itself is of 19th century American origin. The earliest example that was found of it in print is from the Milwaukee Daily Sentinel And Gazette, October 1839:

[homoe]

"Doesn't Know Enough To Fill A Thimble"..........



Does not know much as a thimble is rather small and it wouldn't take much to fill it!

[cathexis]

pillow princess

[homoe]

"Fit As A Fiddle".....................


In excellent form or health.

[homoe]

"Like A Bump On A Log"............................



Unmoving, inactive, stupidly silent.

[homoe]

"Hair Of The Dog" / "Hair Of The Dog That Bite You".....


An alcoholic drink taken to cure a hangover.

Sidebar: An English expression. Originally, the expression referred to a method of treating a rabid dog bite; hair from the dog was placed in the wound.

[homoe]

"Play It By Ear"........................


To play it by ear is to act spontaneously and according to the situation. Playing it by ear means you have no game plan.

Sidebar: The original meaning of this term was to play music without sheet music, meaning you either remembered the music or improvised it.

[homoe]

"In One Ear and Out The Other"...........




Of something spoken, essentially ignored, dismissed, or forgotten almost immediately after being heard.

[homoe]

'Tighter than bark on a tree"......



Used in reference to someone being cheap or frugal with money.

[homoe]

"Busy as a one-armed paper hanger"..............



Very busy, assiduous, or hardworking.

[homoe]

"If It's Not One Thing It's Another"..................



There will always be something that upsets the apple cart... aka the smooth flow of life!

[homoe]

"Rome Wasn't Built In A Day".............



It takes time for something to happen/develop.

[homoe]

"Don't Shit Where You Eat"..............



This phrase means "do not have romantic relationships with any co-workers." Basically, you don't want to make yourself uncomfortable by potentially having a romantic relationship get ugly at the place where you work.


Sidebar: Besides work I'm sure there are lots of other places where this might apply! Perhaps where you live aka apartment building, condo, etc etc or date someone from your favorite coffee shop, grocery store, dry cleaners, the list goes on and on!

[homoe]

"Take The Bull By The Horns"................



To forcefully attack a difficult situation. Deal bravely and decisively with a difficult, dangerous, or unpleasant situation.

[homoe]

"jump the ˈgun".....




To do something before the right time.

[homoe]

"Go fly a kite". ..




An informal old-fashioned term used to tell someone who is being annoying to go away.

[homoe]

"The early bird gets the worm"...........


Someone who is very active and alert in the early hours of the morning is apt to find success.

Also someone looking to snag something like a concert ticket or something similar, may have a better shot if they start sooner rather than later!

[homoe]

"Everything From Soup To Nuts"...




Is an American English idiom that conveys the meaning of "from beginning to end". It is derived from the description of a full course dinner, in which courses progress from soup to a dessert of nuts.

[homoe]

"Right Up My Alley"......................


In one's specialty, to one's taste. Ideally suited to one's interests.

[homoe]

"Get On One's Soapbox".................


To share one's opinions in an impassioned, impromptu manner, often to others' annoyance.


Sidebar: A soapbox is sort of like or was like a wooden crate. Soapboxes were once commonly used as makeshift platforms for speeches.

[homoe]

"Same Difference"...............................


Making no actual difference; the same or essentially the same.


“Same difference” is an idiom, a fixed phrase used in casual conversation. It doesn't have to make sense, because idioms often don't make literal sense.

[~ocean]

From your mouth~ to God's ear :)

[homoe]

“Fall Between The Cracks,”



Meaning that something or someone gets lost or overlooked.

[homoe]

"Day Late And A Dollar Short"




Not only late but ill-prepared!

[homoe]

"Look Like The Cat That Swallowed The Canary"...........



Meaning to appear as if one had just had a great success.

[~ocean]

Think before you speak !

[~ocean]

As I Live and Breath

[homoe]

"A Good Egg"....................



Someone who is known to be trustworthy and kind. Also someone who is dependable!

[homoe]

"Something Up My Sleeve"......................



To have a secret plan, idea, or advantage that can be utilized if and when it is required.




Sidebar: Was a reference at one time to cheating at a card game by hiding a favorable card up one's sleeve.

[homoe]

'Like A Moth To A Flame"........................



Eagerly drawn or attracted to something. With intense and immediate interest.


Sidebar: This is a simple allusion to the well-known attraction that moths have to bright lights. The word moth was used the the 17th century to mean someone who was apt to be tempted by something that would lead to their downfall.

[homoe]

"No Good Deed Goes Unpunished".................



Due to the cruelty, ignorance, or selfishness of the world or others, one's good deeds or good intentions will often result in more trouble than they are worth. Beneficial actions often go unappreciated or are met if they are appreciated, and often lead to additional requests.


Sidebar: I guess this is more of a quote than a idiom attributed to Oscar Wilde

[homoe]

"Cash Cow"............................



This idioms refers to someone or something that generates a steady return of profits; a moneymaker.


Sidebar: The term cash cow is a metaphor for a "dairy cow" used on farms to produce milk, offering a steady stream of income with little maintenance.

[homoe]

"Put Lipstick On A Pig"....




To make some superficial or cosmetic change to something so that it seems more attractive, appealing, or successful than it really is.

[homoe]

"Put One's Thinking Cap On"..............




To begin thinking very hard about something, especially a solution to a problem.

[homoe]

"The Road To Hell Is Paved With Good Intentions"...........




Good intentions do not matter if a person's actions lead to bad outcomes.

[homoe]

"Got Caught With Your Hand In The Cookie Jar"...................



To have been caught in the act or attempt of some wrongdoing, especially one involving bribery or the illicit exploitation of one's position of power or authority.

[homoe]

"Your Days Are Numbered"..................


Said when someone or something is soon to die or end. Often used hyperbolically or humorously when referring to people.

[homoe]

"On The Fence"..............



Is a common idiom used in English to describe one's neutrality or hesitance to choose between two sides in an argument or a competition, or inability to decide due to lack of courage.

[homoe]

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




To be fixated on a particular topic. Persistently insistent.

[homoe]

"In The Blink Of An Eye".....................



So quickly as to seem almost imperceptible, Anything done very quickly!

[homoe]

"Leaves A Sour Taste In One's Mouth"................



To have a persistent negative effect on someone after an offending incident has ended.

[homoe]

"No Use Crying Over Spilled Milk"................



You use this to say that you shouldn't worry about something that has already happened. It is no use being angry over or upset about something that has already happened and/or you cannot change.

[homoe]

"Couldn't Get Elected Dogcatcher"...................



So unpopular or unqualified as to be unable to be elected to even the lowliest role.


Sidebar: A hyperbolic phrase, especially since animal control officers are appointed, not elected.

[homoe]

"Don't Have A Dog In This Fight"....................


An old Southern idiom meaning, in essence, that you don't care about the outcome of a situation. If you have no dog in a fight, you are not concerned and will not be affected either way by the outcome of something.

[homoe]

"Beating Your Head Against A Brick Wall".....................





To attempt continuously and fruitlessly to accomplish some task or achieve some goal that is ultimately hopeless.

[homoe]

"To Be Taken Out Behind The Woodshed"................




To reprimand or punish someone. To be punished for something you have done.

[homoe]

"Taken To The Cleaners"......................



Someone has taken advantage of you and taken something from you. Could be your cash or other items!

To lose all or a great deal of one's money or personal property, as through gambling or a bad investments.

[homoe]

"Hand Over Fist"...........



At a very fast pace. Doing something quickly.

Sidebar: This term has a nautical history. It relates to the practice of climbing a rope hand over hand. This soon became known as hand over fist, with the fist being the hand gripping the rope.

[homoe]

"Familiarity Breeds Contempt"...........




Repeated exposure to someone or something often creates a contentious relationship.

[homoe]

"On Pins And Needles"...................


To be anxious; in suspense.

[homoe]

"Belle Of The Ball".........................





To be the most attractive and popular woman at a party or similar event:

[homoe]

"One Way Or The Other"....................




Between two different possible options. Used to indicate that something is the case for any of various unspecified reasons.

[homoe]

"By Hook Or By Crook"....................



If you say you will do something by hook or by crook, you mean that you will find a way to do it, even if it is difficult or involves dishonest methods. By any means possible.

[homoe]

"Actions Speak Louder Than Words"..................



It's NOT what you say, it's what you DO that tells about your true character.

[homoe]

"Sticks And Stones Will Break My Bones, But Names Will Never Hurt Me....

"The Pen is Mightier Than The Sword.................


Do not think these two cancel each other out..........

The first is somewhat true, but not completely because a verbally abusive person can kill your spirit with hurtful words.

The second I believe is true because one can achieve their purpose better and more effectively through communication with words than by violence with weapons.

[kittygrrl]

"don't believe your lying eyes"..this comes to mind whenever my sister and i start talking about trump-(the)latest- the porn star he had an affair with-she assured me, he didn't:|i love her to pieces and she is very smart...so i don't get it!!!!!!!!!!

[homoe]

"Utterances At Later Dates"......


This may of been something regional OR some saying that my mother made up but it was said to another adult in the presence of children so I assume it was something meant only for adults ears OR something she was afraid one of us kids might re-peat that could lead to havoc down the road.

[homoe]

"Part Ways"...........


To separate or depart from someone; to stop associating with someone.

[homoe]

"Between You, Me And The Fence-post".......(Lamp-post, Bed-post and various others have been used)



Used to show that what you are going to say next is a secret: Something that only the speaker and the listener should know and should go no further.

[homoe]

"Bright-Eyed And Bushy-Tailed...................



Being alertly eager; full of energy and enthusiasm!!

[homoe]

"Be Skating On Thin Ice". ............





Meaning to be doing something that is dangerous or involves risks.

[homoe]

"A Chip Off The Old Block"..............




Someone whose character or personality resembles that of their parent.

[homoe]

"Apple Does Not Fall Far From The Tree"..................





Very similar to "Chip Off The Old Block" but often times this idiom is used to reference some bad behavior by both the parent and off spring!

[homoe]

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



To do something that cannot be easily undone or reversed in the future often because one has behaved offensively or unfavorably. To destroy one's path, connections, reputation, opportunities, etc., particularly intentionally.

[homoe]

"Right Off The Bat"..............




Immediately; at once; without delay.

[homoe]

"And There's The Rub"....................


That's the problem, a difficulty obstacle or objection.




Sidebar: Was famously used in Shakespeare's Hamlet.

[homoe]

"Have A Bone To Pick With"...............



To have an issue to discuss with someone—typically one that is a source of annoyance for.

[homoe]

"Save Face"........



To try to regain favorable standing after something embarrassing has happened.

[homoe]

"In My Book".............


In my opinion; from my perspective.

[homoe]

"Lay Of The Land"....................


By extension, the particular state, arrangement, or condition of something; the way a situation exists or has developed.

To stand back and grasp what has developed before taking any action!

[homoe]

"Throw Your Weight Around".........................



To assert oneself in a controlling, domineering, or authoritarian manner; to exercise one's position of authority, power, or influence, especially to an overbearing or excessive degree.

[homoe]

"Give A Heads Up".................



To give one a preliminary notice, especially of future difficulty, trouble, or danger; a warning.

[homoe]

"Strike A Chord"......................



Trigger a feeling or memory. To cause someone to remember something; to remind someone of something; to be familiar.

[homoe]

"The Rest Is History"......................




Everyone know how the rest of the story goes. If you are telling someone about an event and you say the rest is history, you mean that you do not need to say any more because you are sure that everyone is familiar with what happened next.

[homoe]

"Eke Out"..................



To use something sparingly in an attempt to preserve it. To obtain something through hard work or effort. To manage to do something successfully at the last minute.

[homoe]

"Cough Up"...............................





To pay or hand over something, as money, often reluctantly. To give something to someone, often after a period of evasion.

[homoe]

"Hold Down The Fort"................


When someone speaks of "holding down the fort," it basically means keeping an eye on things temporarily while the person in charge is away. Assume responsibility, especially in another's absence; also, maintain a secure position.

[homoe]

"Shit Or Get Off The Pot"..................




Do something or go away!; Do something or give someone else a chance!; Hurry up!

[homoe]

"Look Before You Leap"..........................



Think carefully about what you are about to do before you do it. You shouldn't act without first considering the possible consequences or pitfalls. Think carefully about the possible risks and effects before you decide to do something.

[homoe]

"Have Egg On Your Face".............




To suffer embarrassment as a result of some public failure or faux pas.


Sidebar: Or as Fran Kubelik said in the The Apartment about the pitfalls of dating married men .....Egg Foo Yung on your face!

[homoe]

"Fools Rush In Where Angels Fear To Tread".................






People without good sense or judgment will have no hesitation in tackling a situation that even the wisest would avoid.

[homoe]

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




If you do not take risks, you will never achieve anything.

[homoe]

"Fair And Square".....................


If someone wins a competition or does something fair and square, they do it without cheating or lying. With no underhanded or unfair methods. Honest and straightforward, especially of business dealings.

[homoe]

"On The Ball".......................



Attentive, knowledgeable, and quick to take action. If someone is on the ball, they are alert and deal with things quickly and intelligently.

[homoe]

" I Have To Hand It To You".................



To give, or feel obliged to give, credit or recognition to someone for something they have done.

[homoe]

"It'll All Come Out In The Wash"...............





To have a positive resolution (like a clothing stain that is washed away). If the truth or facts come out in the wash, people find out about them after some time. You tell someone that everything will come out in the wash when you want to reassure them that a difficult situation will definitely end.

[homoe]

"Opposites Attract"..............


Unlike people tend to be drawn to each other. People who are completely different make ideal partners.


I do not feel this is true. I think you must have at least a few things in common with someone for the relationship to last and flourish!

[homoe]

"Pull Yourself Up By Your Own Bootstraps"..........




Improve one's position by one's own efforts.This impossible task is supposed to exemplify the achievement in getting out of a difficult situation by one's own efforts.

[homoe]

"Tickles your fancy"...........


Something that gives one pleasure and puts a smile on their face..

If you break down the phrase, tickle is used to mean 'to excite or stir up in a pleasing manner' (think of the smiling, laughing reaction of a person being physically tickled), and fancy as a noun that means 'a notion or whim, a fantasy.

[homoe]

"Don't Let A Few Bad Apples Spoil The Whole Batch"..............




Just because you've ran into someone who is less than honest and trustworthy don't judge everyone from that experience! There are plenty of nice folks out there.

[Gemme]

"Don't Let A Few Bad Apples Spoil The Whole Batch"..............




Just because you've ran into someone who is less than honest and trustworthy don't judge everyone from that experience! There are plenty of nice folks out there.

I've typically heard, "one bad apple spoils the barrel".

Same difference, really.

[homoe]

"Careful What You Wish For, You Just Might Get It".......


If you get things that you desire, there may be unforeseen and unpleasant consequences.

[homoe]

"Third Time Is The Charm"..........



The third time you try to do something, it will work. Used to inspire someone for third attempt, when already failed twice.

[homoe]

"Like Money In The Bank"..............


Something or someone you can be sure of.

[homoe]

"In One Ear And Out The other"..........





Of something spoken, essentially ignored, dismissed, or forgotten almost immediately after being heard.

[homoe]

"Madder Than A Wet Hen". ....



Describing someone who is raging mad. When hens are wet, they are mad. In fact, they are livid.

:seeingstars: having NEVER seen a wet hen, I don't know if this is true or not!

[homoe]

"Hell Hath No Fury Like A Woman Scorned"..........




A woman who has been rejected can be ferociously angry and vindictive.To refer to somebody, usually a woman, who has reacted very angrily to the fact that her partner/ lover has been unfaithful.

[homoe]

"Speak Of The Devil!...........



This expression is used when the person you have just been talking about arrives.

[homoe]

"Old Stamping Grounds".............




A favorite place where one used to frequent; a location where one used to spend a lot of time.

[homoe]

"Time Heals All Wounds"........





Emotional pain lessens over time. With time, things get better.

Somewhat true but ALL wounds? I doubt it!

[homoe]

Not Give Someone The Time Of Day"................




To completely ignore, disregard, or be unfriendly toward someone.

[homoe]

"Hit The Big Time".................



To become very famous or successful.

[Gayandgray]

"Time Heals All Wounds"........





Emotional pain lessens over time. With time, things get better.

Somewhat true but ALL wounds? I doubt it!

I’m wondering about this myself.....

[Gemme]

"Madder Than A Wet Hen". ....



Describing someone who is raging mad. When hens are wet, they are mad. In fact, they are livid.

:seeingstars: having NEVER seen a wet hen, I don't know if this is true or not!


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[homoe]

"Fish Or Cut Bait"................



Stop vacillating and act on something or disengage from it. Either proceed with an activity or abandon it completely.

[homoe]

"Don't Let The Grass Grow Under Your Feet"...





Act now, don't delay. Do not waste time: do something immediately.

[homoe]

"Bird In The Hand Is Worth Two In The Bush".......



A sure thing is better than an maybe!

[homoe]

"Once Bitten, Twice Shy"...........



An unpleasant experience induces caution.

[homoe]

"Like Talking To A Brick Wall"...........



Is a phrase used to sarcastically explain that the person you are talking to is not listening or is so dumb that they don't understand.

[Kätzchen]

"Like Talking To A Brick Wall"...........



Is a phrase used to sarcastically explain that the person you are talking to is not listening or is so dumb that they don't understand.

The Brick Wall idiom reminded me of the sketch by Gary Larson.... :giggle:

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B-eDHaCIUAAme9u.jpg

[homoe]

"To Be In Someone's Corner"..................



To be on someone's side; giving someone support.

[homoe]

"Putting Yourself In Someone Else's Shoes"..............



Experiencing something as another person might; in another's position or situation.

[homoe]

"New Brooms Sweep Clean"...........


Someone who is new in a particular job will do a very good job at first, to prove how competent they are.

A new broom sweeps clean' means that someone with a new perspective can make great changes. However, the full version is 'a new broom sweeps clean, but an old broom knows the corners', which warns that experience is also a valuable thing.

[homoe]

"All Ears".............




Ready and eager to hear what one has to say; prepared to listen intently.

[homoe]

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


To be upset or irritated.

[homoe]

"Don't Have A Dog In This Fight".........


An old Southern expression meaning, in essence, that you don't care about the outcome of a situation. Not to have a stake in the outcome.

Sidebar: "I Don't Have A Horse In This Race" is very similar however I'm not sure if it's a south expression as well or not!

[~ocean]

money is no object

[Sweet Bliss]

"don't that just chap your hide?"

aka

"doesn't that just piss you off?"

[Sweet Bliss]

"Great day in the morning!!!"

aka

"OMG"

[homoe]

Giving The Cold Shoulder...

To Ignore someone. To intentionally appear disinterested toward one; to snub. If someone gives you the cold shoulder, they deliberately stop being friendly to you and ignore you.

Sidebar: This phrase usually refers to the act of ignoring someone. It originated with the 19th-century practice of serving of a cold shoulder of meat to tiresome guests.

[homoe]

A Little Birdie Told Me ......


A phrase used when one does not want to reveal the source of the information that one is about to share or has shared.

[homoe]

I've Got Your Number ..


To understand someone or realize the true purpose of their actions. To understand or know someone or something well enough to anticipate what they will do.