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" Hello---ooooo!"
In this form "hello" a greeting becomes an insult implying that you're too dumb to understand what's been said. |
"In A Nutshell"...............
To summarize or describe something in only a few words. In summary; concisely. Sidebar: The phrase originated from the Roman writer Pliny, who in 77 AD (?) described a copy of Homer's Iliad was in such a tiny hand that it could fit into the shell of a nut.Dec 31, 2014 |
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"A Race To The Finish Line"......................
To finish, complete, or leave (something) at a successful, impressive, or climactic point; to beat someone else at a completed task. |
"The Jig Is Up"................
The plan or scheme has been discovered and/or thwarted; the game, trick, or deception is at an end. |
"In The Home Stretch"...............
Meaning in the last stages of a task or process. |
"Putting The Cart Before The Horse"...........
To do things out of the proper order. Reverse the accepted or logical order of the way things are usually done. |
"Walking On Eggshells"...................
To be overly careful in dealing with a person or situation because they get angry or offended very easily; to try very hard not to upset someone or something. To be careful and sensitive, in handling very sensitive matters. |
"One Hand Tied Behind Your Back"......................
Meaning you are able to do something easily. |
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Red sky in morning, Sailor take warning. Red sky at night, Sailor's delight. :bunchflowers: |
Better safe, than sorry. (one of my favorite sayings)
Definitely true. Is this how we play now? Just checking. |
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"Be-careful What You Wish For, You Just Might Get It"...........
If you get things that you desire, there may be unforeseen and unpleasant consequences. This can also be a double edge sword meaning if you wish for something if the wish is granted you may regret getting it after all in the long run. |
"Sweep Something Under The Rug/Carpet"...............
Meaning to hide something damaging or unpleasant and try to keep it secret. |
"Cry Wolf"...................
Calling for help when you really don't need it! |
"Shape Up Or Ship Out"...................
Meaning to start performing better or leave. |
"Go Down In Flames".........................
Meaning to end or fail suddenly and spectacularly! |
"Sell Someone Out" "Sold Someone Out"................
Meaning to snitch on someone, or let their secret out. |
"To Be Tickled Pink".............
Meaning to be excited and happy! |
"A Baker's Dozen".................
Thirteen. Sidebar: It's widely believed that this phrase originated from the practice of medieval English bakers giving an extra loaf when selling a dozen in order to avoid being penalized for selling short weight. This is an attractive story and, unlike many that inhabit the folk memory, it appears to be substantially true. |
"Someone Up There Loves Me"............................
It's often said when someone feels extremely fortunate or lucky. Refers to the idea of good fortune being bestowed upon one by a higher power. |
"For The Love Of Pete".................
A mild oath of shock, exasperation, annoyance, frustration, or anger, with "Pete" being a euphemistic substitution for "God." |
"Good Things Come To Those Who Wait".........
If you are patient you will get what you want. Sidebar: It's an English phrase extolling the virtue of patience. The related phrase "all things come to those who wait" was used by Violet Fane in 1892. |
"Good Things Come In Small Packages".....
Often the things that have the most value or quality are small; the size of something does not always properly indicate its value. |
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"I Think Thou Doth Protest Too Much"...........................
Overly insistent about something, to the point where the opposite is most likely true. |
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"Whatever"...............
I guess this is used to note exasperation at/of a situation. Used when two opposing view points clash. |
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To me it means "shut up, I don't value your input"! |
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Not sure if this is an idiom, saying, or just something my mother made up, but regardless it cracked me up every time she said it.............
"They Walk Away With The Whole Dam Pig While I'm Fighting To Get A Pork Chop Sandwich"..............:giggle: I sort of have my own meaning but I'd be interested in others takes on what the meaning could/may be as well! |
"Apple Of My Eye"....................
The phrase apple of my eye refers to something or someone that one cherishes above all others. Sidebar: Its meaning does indeed derive from an expression signifying the pupil of the eye, one of the most sensitive parts of the body. |
Chill: A reference to how one is departing information that they wish another to consider. If the espouser of said information is being loud, crass, acting below one's stature, or vulgar, it is meant to make the one being loud and obnoxious realize and adjust the offensive behavior.
Sidebar: A common legal expression spoken from an attorney to a judge with the opposing legal called into witness what is said. Vernacular use of sidebar is commonly to permit all sides of a case to be made aware of information relevant to the case as it pertains to the tenets of the case as being presented. |
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..... it's another favorite saying and I'm glad to see it posted here! :) |
Another favorite...
Haste makes waste (and it indeed does). One who attempts to hurry (without merit) causes one to stop retrace and repeat the blunder made by rushing. :blush: |
'Straight from the horse's mouth'...............
From the highest authority. |
"Horse Of A Different Color"....................
Something completely different or separate, especially in comparison to something else. |
"Dark Horse"..................
Someone who unexpectedly wins a competition. A candidate who wins when all odds were against it. |
"Don't Change Horses In Midstream"................
It's unwise to alter methods or choose new leaders during a crisis. Stay the course, don't make changes at crucial times. |
"Enough To Choke A Horse"...................
A huge or excessive amount. |
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