"Keep Your Eyes Peeled".................

To keep one's eyes open for someone or something. To be on the lookout for something or someone in particular!

homoe????? Is this regional, as well???

I like your metaphor.....


<<<<~~ Likes the color red. :balloon:

"Out Carousing" ..............

Out partying and having a good time.


Carouse comes from the German gar aus trinken meaning “all out," “drain the cup” or “drink up.” The English adopted the word in the 16th century, and it came to mean “sitting around drinking until closing time.” A noisy drinking party is sometimes called a carouse.

my grandmamma was raised on a dairy farm lol..soo your mama and my grandmother must be the same
age? :sunglass::|:seeingstars::goodluck::byebye:

"Law Down The Law"..........


To scold someone; to make something very clear to someone in a very stern manner.

I often say that I am Gazelling around the 'universe' when I am.out having fun. Another close Femme friend I've known for more than 30 yrs taught me the saying, because she says it ALL the time. :)

I believe that this is Generational. My grandmother said it all the time. :)

<<<~~ we had a fairly big dairy farm and no one ever used this turn of phrase, that I can think of..... :)

No, I don't think region has any influence on this one but I could be wrong!

My mom was born and resided in Upper Michigan until her death. I guess she would be in her late 90's by now if still alive.

Now see in the mid-west we'd say gallivanting to indicate going around from one place to another in the pursuit of pleasure or entertainment.

Interesting how so many sayings or idiom change from region to region!

Jacqueline was born and raised in Montana...... she thought that Gallivanting was masculine. She adopted Gazelling as a feminine expression. :)

Had the pleasure of sitting next to an 92 year old bus rider yesterday. ...... first thing she said to me was, " Is your hair naturally curly?" I told her .... yes. She felt my hair and told me she loved my hair. Her hair was exceptionally board atraight, the type of hair that requires a gifted set of skills to trim and shape up without showing a trace of "cut".


She was so delightful :balloon:

I SO miss taking public transportation.....I always enjoyed running into unique individuals and the things I might learn from them.

.....You're The Apple Of My Eye .....

This turn of phrase means that someone is cherished beyond all others. It also is an metaphor referencing the sensitive part of the eye, the pupil, the most sensitive part of one's body.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Appl...ye?wprov=sfla1

Nietzchean Buick's
 

....Bench Press A Buick...

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German philosopher Friedrich Nietzche coined the phrase "What does not kill me makes me stronger.

BUT being strong (er) is relative: Some people are strong because they exercise their muscles, whole others are strong because they exercise their 'faith' on either spiritual or personal practical ways.

Therefore: IF a person survives a potential life threatening situation, people generally believe the experience leaves them stronger.

Hence, saying that one can Bench press a Buick is often synonymous to overcoming traumatic life's issues by one's own ability to be 'strong'.

"Take with a grain of salt"........




This means not to take what someone says too seriously.

"Cut To The Chase".........




To get to the point, leaving out all of the unnecessary details.

"Batten down the hatches"........





Prepare for trouble.

"Break A Leg"................


Do your best and good luck. A lot of actors and actresses tell each other to "break a leg" as they are about to go on stage to perform it is deemed to be good luck.

Folklore is that wishing someone 'good luck' before they go on stage actually brings back luck!

"Like There's No Tomorrow".........



Doing anything as much or as fast as possible, without planning or thinking first!

"A bone of contention"-




Something that people argue over for a long time. Any issue that brings discord among two people.

"Bend your ear"......


To talk to someone for a very long time about something boring.

"Not My First Rodeo".............


An excellent retort to people who are dispensing un- requested advice to you. Usually, it's delivered to some novice who is attempting to be helpful, but is really just annoying you.

That's Just An Accident Waiting To Happen"........



A person, thing, or situation that appears to be imminently dangerous or troublesome. Often, but not always used somewhat humorously.

"Burn a hole in one's pocket"..........



To spend money quickly!

Casts A Long Shadow"..............


Something or someone that casts a long shadow has considerable influence on other people or events.

I like this turn of phrase so much! Have I told you yet that I like rodeo's???? My mom's parents took us every summer in July. Big tradition in my grandparent's lives...loved seeing the country western singers too and the horses.. :stillheart:

"Don't Wash Your Dirty Laundry In Public"....


People, especially couples, who argue in front of others or involve others in their personal problems and crises, are said to be washing their dirty laundry in public; making public things that are best left private.

"Elephant In The Room".............


An elephant in the room is a problem that everyone knows very well but no one talks about because it is taboo, embarrassing, etc.

"Wash My Hands Of"...................



Something that you were previously responsible for, you intentionally stop being involved in it or connected with it in any way.

"In The Dog House"...................

Someone is angry at you for something you did or did not do: to have fallen out of favor.

"Only the wearer knows where the shoe pinches"......



This means that it's hard to know how much someone else is suffering.

"Shake a leg"........


To go fast, hurry.

"Don't let the door hit ya where the good lord split ya"........

Implying one should leave.

"Upset the apple cart"...


To create difficulty. To cause a ruckus.

.....Better Safe Than Sorry .....

Meaning: It's wiser to act with caution rather than act hastily, thus sparing unforeseen consequences and minimizing regret.

(accurate, true).

"The Bum's Rush"..........



An abrupt or rude dismissal. Hurrying someone out of a place. (As someone might quickly escort a vagrant from a fancy restaurant). A hint or outright suggestion that a person leave immediately!

"Put My Face On" ....."Take My Face Off" ......"Still Have My Face On".....

I don't think these are idioms but whatever they are........they always tickle me and never fail to make me smile! :)



Meanings; I believe it's a woman putting on, taking off ,or still wearing her applied make-up.

"Don't Go Away Mad, Just Go Away"..........


Do not be angry, but leave; you are not welcome here.