You Know That Saying ... (T/F?)

homoe · 07-11-2017, 07:42 AM

"Getingt Up On The Wrong Side Of The Bed".;.........

Start the day in a bad mood.

homoe · 07-11-2017, 08:05 AM

AWESOME............

IMHO most people not only overuse this word, but apply it to events/items that are FAR from awesome!

homoe · 07-11-2017, 08:07 AM

JAW DROPPING...........

This is a tricky English expression, because the way its used determines whether it means something positive or negative. A positive jaw dropping experience is one that leaves someone breathless in extreme happiness.

homoe · 07-11-2017, 08:10 AM

"Jump on the bandwagon.”...

Long ago, bands on the platforms of traveling wagons played music to announce a parade or political speech. To show their support, people would often jump onto the platform and join the band.

Today, this idiom usually refers to someone who hopes to benefit from supporting another person's agenda.

homoe · 07-11-2017, 08:12 AM

"Saved by the bell.”

In 17th-century England, a guard at Windsor Castle was accused of falling asleep at his post. He claimed he was wrongly accused and could prove it; he had heard the church bell chime 13 times at midnight. Townspeople supported his claim and he was not executed.

Today we think of the bell that ends a round in boxing, often saving the boxer from injury, or the bell at the end of a class period, saving you from more work.

This idiom means rescue from a situation at the last possible moment.

homoe · 07-11-2017, 08:16 AM

"Like A Dog Chasing Its Tail"...............

Spending a lot of time and energy doing a lot of things but actually achieving too little.

homoe · 07-11-2017, 08:18 AM

Getting the show on the road ..............

Putting a plan or idea into action. Moving forward in a swift manner.

07-11-2017, 07:42 AM	#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 33,558 Times in 14,919 Posts Rep Power: 21474890	"Getingt Up On The Wrong Side Of The Bed".;......... Start the day in a bad mood.

07-11-2017, 08:05 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 33,558 Times in 14,919 Posts Rep Power: 21474890	AWESOME............ IMHO most people not only overuse this word, but apply it to events/items that are FAR from awesome!

07-11-2017, 08:07 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 33,558 Times in 14,919 Posts Rep Power: 21474890	JAW DROPPING........... This is a tricky English expression, because the way its used determines whether it means something positive or negative. A positive jaw dropping experience is one that leaves someone breathless in extreme happiness.

07-11-2017, 08:10 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 33,558 Times in 14,919 Posts Rep Power: 21474890	"Jump on the bandwagon.”... Long ago, bands on the platforms of traveling wagons played music to announce a parade or political speech. To show their support, people would often jump onto the platform and join the band. Today, this idiom usually refers to someone who hopes to benefit from supporting another person's agenda.

07-11-2017, 08:12 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 33,558 Times in 14,919 Posts Rep Power: 21474890	"Saved by the bell.” In 17th-century England, a guard at Windsor Castle was accused of falling asleep at his post. He claimed he was wrongly accused and could prove it; he had heard the church bell chime 13 times at midnight. Townspeople supported his claim and he was not executed. Today we think of the bell that ends a round in boxing, often saving the boxer from injury, or the bell at the end of a class period, saving you from more work. This idiom means rescue from a situation at the last possible moment.

07-11-2017, 08:16 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 33,558 Times in 14,919 Posts Rep Power: 21474890	"Like A Dog Chasing Its Tail"............... Spending a lot of time and energy doing a lot of things but actually achieving too little.

07-11-2017, 08:18 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 33,558 Times in 14,919 Posts Rep Power: 21474890	Getting the show on the road .............. Putting a plan or idea into action. Moving forward in a swift manner.