Whatzat mean? Word origins.

homoe · 04-07-2018, 01:40 PM

"Saved by the bell"

Contrary to popular belief, this phrase didn’t originate from the popular 90s sitcom.

'Saved by the Bell' is boxing slang from the late 19th century. A boxer who is in danger of losing a bout can be 'saved' from defeat by the bell that marks the end of a round.

homoe · 04-07-2018, 01:53 PM

Give or get the heave-ho"...

To dismiss or reject someone. Cast something or someone aside!

homoe · 04-07-2018, 01:56 PM

"Add insult to injury"

To further a loss with mockery or indignity; to worsen an unfavorable situation.

homoe · 04-07-2018, 01:57 PM

"Blessing in disguise"

Something good that isn't recognized as favorable at first.

homoe · 04-08-2018, 10:35 AM

"Up To Snuff".....

As good as what was expected, required, or demanded.

homoe · 04-08-2018, 06:38 PM

"Two left feet"...........

Be clumsy: to be not at all graceful when you move or dance.

This expression conjures up an image of feet that are not symmetrical, as left and right are, therefore causing imbalance or stumbling.

It was first recorded in 1915.

homoe · 04-08-2018, 06:45 PM

"March To The Beat Of Your Own Drum"...........

To do something, act, or behave in a manner that does not conform to the standard, prevalent, or popular societal norm.

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04-07-2018, 01:40 PM	#1
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	"Saved by the bell" Contrary to popular belief, this phrase didn’t originate from the popular 90s sitcom. 'Saved by the Bell' is boxing slang from the late 19th century. A boxer who is in danger of losing a bout can be 'saved' from defeat by the bell that marks the end of a round.

04-07-2018, 01:53 PM	#2
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	Give or get the heave-ho"... To dismiss or reject someone. Cast something or someone aside!

04-07-2018, 01:56 PM	#3
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	"Add insult to injury" To further a loss with mockery or indignity; to worsen an unfavorable situation.

04-07-2018, 01:57 PM	#4
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	"Blessing in disguise" Something good that isn't recognized as favorable at first.

04-08-2018, 10:35 AM	#5
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	"Up To Snuff"..... As good as what was expected, required, or demanded.

04-08-2018, 06:38 PM	#6
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	"Two left feet"........... Be clumsy: to be not at all graceful when you move or dance. This expression conjures up an image of feet that are not symmetrical, as left and right are, therefore causing imbalance or stumbling. It was first recorded in 1915.

04-08-2018, 06:45 PM	#7
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	"March To The Beat Of Your Own Drum"........... To do something, act, or behave in a manner that does not conform to the standard, prevalent, or popular societal norm.