(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.

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




To be upset, agitated, angry.

"Hot And Bothered"......


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

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



A way of saying something or someone is old!

"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.

"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.

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

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!

"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.

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

"Bite The Bullet".....


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

"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.

"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!

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



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

"Full Of Baloney"......


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

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


To be upset or irritated.

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





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

"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.

"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.

"Tug At Someone’s Heartstrings".....




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