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.....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 ![]()
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"Neither here nor there".............
Cliché of no consequence or meaning; irrelevant and immaterial. |
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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. |
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"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. |
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"You've Got This".........
Relatively new idiom meaning you can do or handle any situation at hand! |
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"Always Darkest Before The Dawn"........
Proverb meaning when things are extremely bad, it may signal that they are about to get much better. |
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"To Be Smitten"..........
Meaning being strongly influenced by or feelings of affection for someone! |
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"Patience Is A Virtue".......................
Meaning the ability to accept delay, suffering, or annoyance without complaining or becoming angry. |
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"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.” |
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"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. |
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"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 .... ![]() |
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"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! |
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"Pitching A Hissy Fit".......................
A sudden outburst of temper, often used to describe anger at something trivial. |
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"As Plain As The Nose On Your Face:............
Meaning something very obvious and clear. |
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"Like Taking Candy From A Baby"..................
Meaning something that's very easy to do , extremely easily done. |
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"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. |
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"Pitching Woo"..........................
The act or process of flattering and period of courting. |
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"Slip Of The Tongue"...............
An accidental and usually trivial mistake in speaking. |
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"Throwing A Pity Party"............
An episode of indulgent in self-pity! |
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"A Bump In The Road".............(similar to A Fly In The Ointment)
A problem or setback. |
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