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

[homoe]

"Not My First Rodeo".............


An excellent retort to people who are dispensing un- requested advice to you. Usually, it's delivered to some novice who is attempting to be helpful, but is really just annoying you.

[homoe]

That's Just An Accident Waiting To Happen"........



A person, thing, or situation that appears to be imminently dangerous or troublesome. Often, but not always used somewhat humorously.

[homoe]

"Burn a hole in one's pocket"..........



To spend money quickly!

[homoe]

Casts A Long Shadow"..............


Something or someone that casts a long shadow has considerable influence on other people or events.

[homoe]

"Don't Wash Your Dirty Laundry In Public"....


People, especially couples, who argue in front of others or involve others in their personal problems and crises, are said to be washing their dirty laundry in public; making public things that are best left private.

[homoe]

"Elephant In The Room".............


An elephant in the room is a problem that everyone knows very well but no one talks about because it is taboo, embarrassing, etc.

[homoe]

"Wash My Hands Of"...................



Something that you were previously responsible for, you intentionally stop being involved in it or connected with it in any way.

[Kätzchen]

Originally Posted by homoe

"Not My First Rodeo".............


An excellent retort to people who are dispensing un- requested advice to you. Usually, it's delivered to some novice who is attempting to be helpful, but is really just annoying you.

I like this turn of phrase so much! Have I told you yet that I like rodeo's???? My mom's parents took us every summer in July. Big tradition in my grandparent's lives...loved seeing the country western singers too and the horses..