Cat got your tongue?

Stone-Butch · 12-28-2020, 05:12 PM

To beat around the bush.

Not wanting to give an outright opinion of your own.

Spill the beans. OR Let the cat out of the bag.

The secret is out.

homoe · 12-30-2020, 09:12 AM

"At A Drop Of A Hat"..........

To do something at the drop of a hat means to do it immediately, without delay and at the slightest provocation; on the slightest signal or at urging.

Sidebar: This idiom may have come from the American Old West, when various fights, contests, and duels began with a signal consisting of a man grabbing his hat and thrusting it toward the ground.

homoe · 01-05-2021, 10:16 AM

"The Cat's Meow"

Something or someone highly enjoyable, desirable, or impressive, especially in a fancy or elaborate way. Often used as a term of endearment.

homoe · 01-05-2021, 11:01 AM

"Get The Lay of The Land".............

By extension, the particular state, arrangement, or condition of something; the way a situation exists or has developed. Finding out or investigating how a situation is handled before making a commitment.

puddin' · 01-05-2021, 01:00 PM

bob's your uncle

Robert Cecil (Bob) gave his nephew the job of the Chief Secretary when he was the Prime Minister which gave rise to the expression. It was used enviously for someone who achieved something in a simple manner without having to work hard for it. The phrase is used informally. The meaning is now only to point at something that can be achieved easily and the sarcasm from the phrase is no longer in use. This idiomatic expression is mainly used in Great Britain and Australia.

homoe · 01-19-2021, 11:24 AM

"Falling/Coming Apart At The Seams".............

To be approaching failure: to become very emotional. To become very emotional, especially with sadness or grief.

homoe · 01-25-2021, 10:49 AM

"Sit Tight"....

To wait patiently: to wait without taking any immediate action.
If you sit tight, you stay in the same place or situation and wait to see how it develops before taking any action.

01-05-2021, 01:00 PM	#5
puddin' Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: a genderqueer nuisance Preferred Pronoun?: bitchboi Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: new zealand Posts: 7,120 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 9,467 Thanked 7,962 Times in 2,340 Posts Rep Power: 21474857	bob's your uncle Robert Cecil (Bob) gave his nephew the job of the Chief Secretary when he was the Prime Minister which gave rise to the expression. It was used enviously for someone who achieved something in a simple manner without having to work hard for it. The phrase is used informally. The meaning is now only to point at something that can be achieved easily and the sarcasm from the phrase is no longer in use. This idiomatic expression is mainly used in Great Britain and Australia. __________________ be true, be you, be brave.

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12-28-2020, 05:12 PM	#1
Stone-Butch Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Stonebutch Preferred Pronoun?: she Relationship Status: single Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Canada Posts: 3,620 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 13,229 Thanked 9,288 Times in 2,998 Posts Rep Power: 21474852	To beat around the bush. Not wanting to give an outright opinion of your own. Spill the beans. OR Let the cat out of the bag. The secret is out.

12-30-2020, 09:12 AM	#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 33,549 Times in 14,914 Posts Rep Power: 21474889	"At A Drop Of A Hat".......... To do something at the drop of a hat means to do it immediately, without delay and at the slightest provocation; on the slightest signal or at urging. Sidebar: This idiom may have come from the American Old West, when various fights, contests, and duels began with a signal consisting of a man grabbing his hat and thrusting it toward the ground.

01-05-2021, 10:16 AM	#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 33,549 Times in 14,914 Posts Rep Power: 21474889	"The Cat's Meow" Something or someone highly enjoyable, desirable, or impressive, especially in a fancy or elaborate way. Often used as a term of endearment.

01-05-2021, 11:01 AM	#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 33,549 Times in 14,914 Posts Rep Power: 21474889	"Get The Lay of The Land"............. By extension, the particular state, arrangement, or condition of something; the way a situation exists or has developed. Finding out or investigating how a situation is handled before making a commitment.

01-19-2021, 11:24 AM	#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 33,549 Times in 14,914 Posts Rep Power: 21474889	"Falling/Coming Apart At The Seams"............. To be approaching failure: to become very emotional. To become very emotional, especially with sadness or grief.

01-25-2021, 10:49 AM	#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 33,549 Times in 14,914 Posts Rep Power: 21474889	"Sit Tight".... To wait patiently: to wait without taking any immediate action. If you sit tight, you stay in the same place or situation and wait to see how it develops before taking any action.