You Know That Saying ... (T/F?) - Page 34

Kätzchen · 07-21-2017, 09:29 PM

.....Leap Of Faith .....

Meaning: The act of believing in or attempting something whose existence or outcome cannot be proved.

****Kind of like the horse who exercised a "leap of faith" by escaping the prison of hard life on the carousel, giving children free rides (proverbially) for life

homoe · 07-22-2017, 12:39 AM

"Neither here nor there".............

Cliché of no consequence or meaning; irrelevant and immaterial.

homoe · 07-22-2017, 12:43 AM

Now you're cooking with gas".........

A phrase, often given in response, meaning that the subject has switched to a more suitable or more efficient approach.

homoe · 07-22-2017, 10:18 AM

"My Way Or The Highway".......

If you do not do things the way I do,want done or the way I require, then you can just leave or not participate.

homoe · 07-22-2017, 10:21 AM

"You've Got This".........

Relatively new idiom meaning you can do or handle any situation at hand!

homoe · 07-22-2017, 10:23 AM

"Always Darkest Before The Dawn"........

Proverb meaning when things are extremely bad, it may signal that they are about to get much better.

homoe · 07-22-2017, 10:37 AM

"To Be Smitten"..........

Meaning being strongly influenced by or feelings of affection for someone!

homoe · 07-22-2017, 10:39 AM

"Patience Is A Virtue".......................

Meaning the ability to accept delay, suffering, or annoyance without complaining or becoming angry.

homoe · 07-22-2017, 10:46 AM

"Everything In Moderation"............

Said to advise someone that it is best not to go overboard or overdo a particular thing.

Sidebar:Oscar Wilde quote “Everything in moderation, including moderation.”

homoe · 07-22-2017, 10:52 AM

"Let The Chips Fall Where They May"............

Originally this idiom came from the world of logging. When you chop down a tree using an axe, every time you hit the tree, pieces of wood (chips) scattered.

Currently meaning is to allow events to unfold naturally; to accept what occurs without prejudice, worry, or regret.

homoe · 07-22-2017, 11:01 AM

"It Is What It Is".......... (what the hell else would it be!!!)

An idiomatic phrase, indicating the immutable nature of an object or circumstance. This is commonly used in American culture as a response of acceptance to something so why go on about it and make yourself feel worse!

If I may just interject .....this idiom irritates me to no end! Why I even posted it is beyond me ....

homoe · 07-22-2017, 11:08 AM

"No Problem"...............

Another relatively new idiom used mainly by the younger crowd meaning a

casual "you're welcome." As in "there's no need for thanks, it wasn't a hassle."

I totally get this one but I often see older folks writing in to Dear Abby bitching about not getting a 'proper' thank you!

homoe · 07-22-2017, 11:12 AM

"Pitching A Hissy Fit".......................

A sudden outburst of temper, often used to describe anger at something trivial.

homoe · 07-22-2017, 11:15 AM

"As Plain As The Nose On Your Face:............

Meaning something very obvious and clear.

homoe · 07-22-2017, 11:18 AM

"Like Taking Candy From A Baby"..................

Meaning something that's very easy to do , extremely easily done.

homoe · 07-22-2017, 11:23 AM

"An Open Book"...................

Meaning someone or an item easy to understand. A person who claims transparency. Something or someone that can be readily examined or understood.

homoe · 07-22-2017, 11:27 AM

"Pitching Woo"..........................

The act or process of flattering and period of courting.

homoe · 07-22-2017, 11:48 AM

"Slip Of The Tongue"...............

An accidental and usually trivial mistake in speaking.

homoe · 07-22-2017, 11:49 AM

"Throwing A Pity Party"............

An episode of indulgent in self-pity!

homoe · 07-22-2017, 11:54 AM

"A Bump In The Road".............(similar to A Fly In The Ointment)

A problem or setback.

07-21-2017, 09:29 PM	#661
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07-22-2017, 12:39 AM	#662
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 33,558 Times in 14,919 Posts Rep Power: 21474890	"Neither here nor there"............. Cliché of no consequence or meaning; irrelevant and immaterial.

07-22-2017, 12:43 AM	#663
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 33,558 Times in 14,919 Posts Rep Power: 21474890	Now you're cooking with gas"......... A phrase, often given in response, meaning that the subject has switched to a more suitable or more efficient approach.

07-22-2017, 10:18 AM	#664
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 33,558 Times in 14,919 Posts Rep Power: 21474890	"My Way Or The Highway"....... If you do not do things the way I do,want done or the way I require, then you can just leave or not participate.

07-22-2017, 10:21 AM	#665
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 33,558 Times in 14,919 Posts Rep Power: 21474890	"You've Got This"......... Relatively new idiom meaning you can do or handle any situation at hand!

07-22-2017, 10:23 AM	#666
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 33,558 Times in 14,919 Posts Rep Power: 21474890	"Always Darkest Before The Dawn"........ Proverb meaning when things are extremely bad, it may signal that they are about to get much better.

07-22-2017, 10:37 AM	#667
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 33,558 Times in 14,919 Posts Rep Power: 21474890	"To Be Smitten".......... Meaning being strongly influenced by or feelings of affection for someone!

07-22-2017, 10:39 AM	#668
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 33,558 Times in 14,919 Posts Rep Power: 21474890	"Patience Is A Virtue"....................... Meaning the ability to accept delay, suffering, or annoyance without complaining or becoming angry.

07-22-2017, 10:46 AM	#669
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 33,558 Times in 14,919 Posts Rep Power: 21474890	"Everything In Moderation"............ Said to advise someone that it is best not to go overboard or overdo a particular thing. Sidebar:Oscar Wilde quote “Everything in moderation, including moderation.”

07-22-2017, 10:52 AM	#670
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 33,558 Times in 14,919 Posts Rep Power: 21474890	"Let The Chips Fall Where They May"............ Originally this idiom came from the world of logging. When you chop down a tree using an axe, every time you hit the tree, pieces of wood (chips) scattered. Currently meaning is to allow events to unfold naturally; to accept what occurs without prejudice, worry, or regret.

07-22-2017, 11:01 AM	#671
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 33,558 Times in 14,919 Posts Rep Power: 21474890	"It Is What It Is".......... (what the hell else would it be!!!) An idiomatic phrase, indicating the immutable nature of an object or circumstance. This is commonly used in American culture as a response of acceptance to something so why go on about it and make yourself feel worse! If I may just interject .....this idiom irritates me to no end! Why I even posted it is beyond me ....

07-22-2017, 11:08 AM	#672
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 33,558 Times in 14,919 Posts Rep Power: 21474890	"No Problem"............... Another relatively new idiom used mainly by the younger crowd meaning a casual "you're welcome." As in "there's no need for thanks, it wasn't a hassle." I totally get this one but I often see older folks writing in to Dear Abby bitching about not getting a 'proper' thank you!

07-22-2017, 11:12 AM	#673
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 33,558 Times in 14,919 Posts Rep Power: 21474890	"Pitching A Hissy Fit"....................... A sudden outburst of temper, often used to describe anger at something trivial.

07-22-2017, 11:15 AM	#674
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 33,558 Times in 14,919 Posts Rep Power: 21474890	"As Plain As The Nose On Your Face:............ Meaning something very obvious and clear.

07-22-2017, 11:18 AM	#675
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 33,558 Times in 14,919 Posts Rep Power: 21474890	"Like Taking Candy From A Baby".................. Meaning something that's very easy to do , extremely easily done.

07-22-2017, 11:23 AM	#676
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 33,558 Times in 14,919 Posts Rep Power: 21474890	"An Open Book"................... Meaning someone or an item easy to understand. A person who claims transparency. Something or someone that can be readily examined or understood.

07-22-2017, 11:27 AM	#677
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 33,558 Times in 14,919 Posts Rep Power: 21474890	"Pitching Woo".......................... The act or process of flattering and period of courting.

07-22-2017, 11:48 AM	#678
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 33,558 Times in 14,919 Posts Rep Power: 21474890	"Slip Of The Tongue"............... An accidental and usually trivial mistake in speaking.

07-22-2017, 11:49 AM	#679
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 33,558 Times in 14,919 Posts Rep Power: 21474890	"Throwing A Pity Party"............ An episode of indulgent in self-pity!

07-22-2017, 11:54 AM	#680
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 33,558 Times in 14,919 Posts Rep Power: 21474890	"A Bump In The Road".............(similar to A Fly In The Ointment) A problem or setback.