You Know That Saying ... (T/F?) - Page 32

homoe · 07-15-2017, 09:50 PM

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

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

homoe · 07-15-2017, 09:56 PM

"A bone of contention"-

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

homoe · 07-15-2017, 10:03 PM

"Bend your ear"......

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

homoe · 07-15-2017, 10:15 PM

"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.

homoe · 07-15-2017, 10:18 PM

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.

homoe · 07-15-2017, 10:20 PM

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

To spend money quickly!

homoe · 07-15-2017, 10:23 PM

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

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

Kätzchen · 07-15-2017, 10:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by homoe

"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.

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..

homoe · 07-15-2017, 10:25 PM

"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.

homoe · 07-16-2017, 08:43 AM

"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.

homoe · 07-16-2017, 08:50 AM

"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.

homoe · 07-16-2017, 08:52 AM

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

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

homoe · 07-16-2017, 08:54 AM

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

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

homoe · 07-16-2017, 08:57 AM

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

To go fast, hurry.

homoe · 07-16-2017, 09:02 AM

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

Implying one should leave.

homoe · 07-16-2017, 09:04 AM

"Upset the apple cart"...

To create difficulty. To cause a ruckus.

Kätzchen · 07-16-2017, 10:02 AM

.....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).

homoe · 07-16-2017, 04:21 PM

"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!

homoe · 07-17-2017, 10:49 AM

"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.

homoe · 07-18-2017, 07:39 PM

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

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

07-16-2017, 10:02 AM	#637
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07-15-2017, 09:50 PM	#621
homoe Practically Lives Here How Do You Identify?: Butch Relationship Status: ..... Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: 30 minute ferry ride from Seattle Posts: 38,565 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 20,811 Thanked 33,548 Times in 14,914 Posts Rep Power: 21474889	"Like There's No Tomorrow"......... Doing anything as much or as fast as possible, without planning or thinking first!

07-15-2017, 09:56 PM	#622
homoe Practically Lives Here How Do You Identify?: Butch Relationship Status: ..... Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: 30 minute ferry ride from Seattle Posts: 38,565 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 20,811 Thanked 33,548 Times in 14,914 Posts Rep Power: 21474889	"A bone of contention"- Something that people argue over for a long time. Any issue that brings discord among two people.

07-15-2017, 10:03 PM	#623
homoe Practically Lives Here How Do You Identify?: Butch Relationship Status: ..... Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: 30 minute ferry ride from Seattle Posts: 38,565 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 20,811 Thanked 33,548 Times in 14,914 Posts Rep Power: 21474889	"Bend your ear"...... To talk to someone for a very long time about something boring.

07-15-2017, 10:15 PM	#624
homoe Practically Lives Here How Do You Identify?: Butch Relationship Status: ..... Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: 30 minute ferry ride from Seattle Posts: 38,565 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 20,811 Thanked 33,548 Times in 14,914 Posts Rep Power: 21474889	"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.

07-15-2017, 10:18 PM	#625
homoe Practically Lives Here How Do You Identify?: Butch Relationship Status: ..... Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: 30 minute ferry ride from Seattle Posts: 38,565 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 20,811 Thanked 33,548 Times in 14,914 Posts Rep Power: 21474889	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.

07-15-2017, 10:20 PM	#626
homoe Practically Lives Here How Do You Identify?: Butch Relationship Status: ..... Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: 30 minute ferry ride from Seattle Posts: 38,565 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 20,811 Thanked 33,548 Times in 14,914 Posts Rep Power: 21474889	"Burn a hole in one's pocket".......... To spend money quickly!

07-15-2017, 10:23 PM	#627
homoe Practically Lives Here How Do You Identify?: Butch Relationship Status: ..... Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: 30 minute ferry ride from Seattle Posts: 38,565 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 20,811 Thanked 33,548 Times in 14,914 Posts Rep Power: 21474889	Casts A Long Shadow".............. Something or someone that casts a long shadow has considerable influence on other people or events.

07-15-2017, 10:25 PM	#629
homoe Practically Lives Here How Do You Identify?: Butch Relationship Status: ..... Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: 30 minute ferry ride from Seattle Posts: 38,565 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 20,811 Thanked 33,548 Times in 14,914 Posts Rep Power: 21474889	"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.

07-16-2017, 08:43 AM	#630
homoe Practically Lives Here How Do You Identify?: Butch Relationship Status: ..... Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: 30 minute ferry ride from Seattle Posts: 38,565 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 20,811 Thanked 33,548 Times in 14,914 Posts Rep Power: 21474889	"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.

07-16-2017, 08:50 AM	#631
homoe Practically Lives Here How Do You Identify?: Butch Relationship Status: ..... Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: 30 minute ferry ride from Seattle Posts: 38,565 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 20,811 Thanked 33,548 Times in 14,914 Posts Rep Power: 21474889	"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.

07-16-2017, 08:52 AM	#632
homoe Practically Lives Here How Do You Identify?: Butch Relationship Status: ..... Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: 30 minute ferry ride from Seattle Posts: 38,565 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 20,811 Thanked 33,548 Times in 14,914 Posts Rep Power: 21474889	"In The Dog House"................... Someone is angry at you for something you did or did not do: to have fallen out of favor.

07-16-2017, 08:54 AM	#633
homoe Practically Lives Here How Do You Identify?: Butch Relationship Status: ..... Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: 30 minute ferry ride from Seattle Posts: 38,565 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 20,811 Thanked 33,548 Times in 14,914 Posts Rep Power: 21474889	"Only the wearer knows where the shoe pinches"...... This means that it's hard to know how much someone else is suffering.

07-16-2017, 08:57 AM	#634
homoe Practically Lives Here How Do You Identify?: Butch Relationship Status: ..... Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: 30 minute ferry ride from Seattle Posts: 38,565 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 20,811 Thanked 33,548 Times in 14,914 Posts Rep Power: 21474889	"Shake a leg"........ To go fast, hurry.

07-16-2017, 09:02 AM	#635
homoe Practically Lives Here How Do You Identify?: Butch Relationship Status: ..... Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: 30 minute ferry ride from Seattle Posts: 38,565 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 20,811 Thanked 33,548 Times in 14,914 Posts Rep Power: 21474889	"Don't let the door hit ya where the good lord split ya"........ Implying one should leave.

07-16-2017, 09:04 AM	#636
homoe Practically Lives Here How Do You Identify?: Butch Relationship Status: ..... Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: 30 minute ferry ride from Seattle Posts: 38,565 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 20,811 Thanked 33,548 Times in 14,914 Posts Rep Power: 21474889	"Upset the apple cart"... To create difficulty. To cause a ruckus.

07-16-2017, 04:21 PM	#638
homoe Practically Lives Here How Do You Identify?: Butch Relationship Status: ..... Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: 30 minute ferry ride from Seattle Posts: 38,565 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 20,811 Thanked 33,548 Times in 14,914 Posts Rep Power: 21474889	"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!

07-17-2017, 10:49 AM	#639
homoe Practically Lives Here How Do You Identify?: Butch Relationship Status: ..... Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: 30 minute ferry ride from Seattle Posts: 38,565 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 20,811 Thanked 33,548 Times in 14,914 Posts Rep Power: 21474889	"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.

07-18-2017, 07:39 PM	#640
homoe Practically Lives Here How Do You Identify?: Butch Relationship Status: ..... Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: 30 minute ferry ride from Seattle Posts: 38,565 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 20,811 Thanked 33,548 Times in 14,914 Posts Rep Power: 21474889	"Don't Go Away Mad, Just Go Away".......... Do not be angry, but leave; you are not welcome here.