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

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.

homoe · 07-11-2017, 08:21 AM

Shape up or ship out -

Meaning to warn someone that if they do not improve their ways, they will have to leave.

homoe · 07-11-2017, 08:48 PM

No Rest For The Wicked.................

People who are wicked must work harder than normal people.

homoe · 07-11-2017, 08:52 PM

"Out Of This World"...................

Extremely good or wonderful............

07-11-2017, 08:10 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 33,549 Times in 14,914 Posts Rep Power: 21474889	"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	#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	"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	#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	"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	#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	Getting the show on the road .............. Putting a plan or idea into action. Moving forward in a swift manner.

07-11-2017, 08:21 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 33,549 Times in 14,914 Posts Rep Power: 21474889	Shape up or ship out - Meaning to warn someone that if they do not improve their ways, they will have to leave.

07-11-2017, 08:48 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 33,549 Times in 14,914 Posts Rep Power: 21474889	No Rest For The Wicked................. People who are wicked must work harder than normal people.

07-11-2017, 08:52 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 33,549 Times in 14,914 Posts Rep Power: 21474889	"Out Of This World"................... Extremely good or wonderful............