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

[homoe]

"A Slave To fashion".....



Someone who is a slave to fashion is someone who wears clothes and accessories solely because they are in style.

[homoe]

"Eye Catching".."To Catch Someone's Eye"..........


If something catches your eye or is eye-catching, it is exceptionally attractive or noticeable.

[homoe]

"Paint The Town Red"...........

To go on a reckless debauch,to be wildly extravagant to go out and enjoy yourself in the evening, often drinking a lot of alcohol and dancing is involved!


Originally, the metaphor applied to bonfires painting the sky or scenery red.

[homoe]

"Keep Your Eyes Peeled".................

To keep one's eyes open for someone or something. To be on the lookout for something or someone in particular!

[homoe]

"Out Carousing" ..............

Out partying and having a good time.


Carouse comes from the German gar aus trinken meaning “all out," “drain the cup” or “drink up.” The English adopted the word in the 16th century, and it came to mean “sitting around drinking until closing time.” A noisy drinking party is sometimes called a carouse.

[homoe]

"Law Down The Law"..........


To scold someone; to make something very clear to someone in a very stern manner.

[Kätzchen]

Originally Posted by homoe

"Law Down The Law"..........


To scold someone; to make something very clear to someone in a very stern manner.

I believe that this is Generational. My grandmother said it all the time.

[Kätzchen]

Originally Posted by homoe

"Out Carousing" ..............

Out partying and having a good time.


Carouse comes from the German gar aus trinken meaning “all out," “drain the cup” or “drink up.” The English adopted the word in the 16th century, and it came to mean “sitting around drinking until closing time.” A noisy drinking party is sometimes called a carouse.

I often say that I am Gazelling around the 'universe' when I am.out having fun. Another close Femme friend I've known for more than 30 yrs taught me the saying, because she says it ALL the time.

[homoe]

Originally Posted by Kätzchen

I often say that I am Gazelling around the 'universe' when I am.out having fun. Another close Femme friend I've known for more than 30 yrs taught me the saying, because she says it ALL the time.

Now see in the mid-west we'd say gallivanting to indicate going around from one place to another in the pursuit of pleasure or entertainment.

Interesting how so many sayings or idiom change from region to region!

[Kätzchen]

Originally Posted by homoe

"Paint The Town Red"...........

To go on a reckless debauch,to be wildly extravagant to go out and enjoy yourself in the evening, often drinking a lot of alcohol and dancing is involved!


Originally, the metaphor applied to bonfires painting the sky or scenery red.

homoe????? Is this regional, as well???

I like your metaphor.....


<<<<~~ Likes the color red.

[homoe]

Originally Posted by Kätzchen

homoe????? Is this regional, as well???

I like your metaphor.....


<<<<~~ Likes the color red.

No, I don't think region has any influence on this one but I could be wrong!