humm, the quote thing did not work.

there is actually some truth to that 7 year itch thing... besides being a movie... too tired to look it up right now, but maybe you can google it or something.

..... Dressed To The Nines....

To simply infer that one is dressed very smartly, if not elegantly. Mostly true, I would say.

Better than a poke in the eye with a sharp stick...

Isn't almost anything BETTER than that????:seeingstars:

The cat's meow......"

An expression referring to something that is considered outstanding.

Also refers to one or more of "excellent", "stylish", or "impressive".

Our/Your neck of the woods....


The area where you reside/live.......

''Can count on the fingers of one hand, and still have plenty of fingers left over"

Meaning not to much of not an over abundance of something.

"Loose Lips Sink Ships"...........

Someone running their mouth can do you in!

''A chain is only as strong as its weakest link''........


I'd say this tends to be true.......

''A diamond in the rough''......


A person who is generally of good character but lacks manners, education, or style.

'Feather in one's cap''

An achievement to be proud of...

"Fly in the ointment"........

A minor irritation that spoils the success or enjoyment of something...:seeingstars:

"A friend in need is a friend indeed"

A person who helps at a difficult time is a person who you can really rely on...

"A place for everything and everything in its place"......


No accumulation of stuff piled here and there. Items put away where they belong. Household neat and organized.

Skeletons In The Closet..............

A secret source of shame, potentially ruinous if exposed, which a person or family makes efforts to conceal...

"A sight for sore eyes".......

A welcome sight; someone or something you are glad to see.

"Sorry Sight"........


A regrettable and unwelcome aspect or feature. Now also used to mean something or someone of untidy appearance.

"A Woman Needs A Man Like A Fish Needs A Bicycle".......






A feminist slogan, humorously expressing the view that a woman can live her life perfectly well without a man.

"Can't Fit A Word In Edgewise.........

A conversation in which another is speaking continually and leaving little opportunity for others.

"According to Hoyle".......


In accord with the highest authority; in accord with a strict set of rules.

"Achilles heel"..........

A weak or vulnerable factor...

"Age Before Beauty"............

Older people should be given precedence over the younger and, by implication, more beautiful.

"Agree to Disagree"..........


Cease to argue about something because neither party will compromise or be persuaded.

Handwriting Is On The wall.................

A clear sign that something unpleasant or unwelcome is going to happen...

"The whole kit and caboodle".................

The whole number or quantity of people or things in question.

"To Travel Hopefully Is A Better Thing Than To Arrive"........





Hope and anticipation are often better than reality....

"Yada Yada Yada"................


A disparaging response! Response to something previously said that was predictable, repetitive or tedious.

"With Bells On".................


Eager; ready to participate.

"Wing It".............

To do something with in an impromptu manner, improvising, with little preparation.

"Flying By The Seat Of One's Pants".;..........

By instinct rather than logic or knowledge....

"Wild Goose Chase"....................

A hopeless endeavor.............

"Wild And Woolly"...............

Lawless and uncultured....:seeingstars:

"Fit The Bill".........

Be suitable for a particular purpose........

"When It Rains It Pours".............

Misfortunes or difficult situations tend to follow each other in rapid succession or to arrive all at the same time.

"Wet Behind The Ears"..............


Lacking experience; immature. Naive............

"She Wears The Pants In That Family/Relationship"............


Be in charge.

"Well-Heeled"............

Wealthy - well provided for....

Where Your Heart On Your Sleeve...............

Display one's emotions openly....

"Warts And All"........


The whole thing; not concealing the less attractive parts.......

It's A Vicious Circle"..............

A self-perpetuating process which returns to its starting point with no improvement from when it was begun.