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

[homoe]

"To Be Completely In The Dark".......................


To be uninformed about someone or something; ignorant about someone or something

[homoe]

"No Good Deed Goes Unpunished".............



This means that people can do or try to do good things and still end up in a lot of trouble.No matter who is being helped, what assistance is offered, the circumstances surrounding the gesture or the nature of the actual support offered there will ALWAYS be a hidden penalty inflicted on the provider.

Sidebar: I believe this is a quote attributed to Oscar Wilde

[Kätzchen]

Originally Posted by homoe

"No Good Deed Goes Unpunished".............



This means that people can do or try to do good things and still end up in a lot of trouble.No matter who is being helped, what assistance is offered, the circumstances surrounding the gesture or the nature of the actual support offered there will ALWAYS be a hidden penalty inflicted on the provider.

I sure hope the Cubs come back and give those Dodgers something to think about, in their next game.

[Kätzchen]

....Dead as an door nail ....

This is one of many similes that puts emphasis on an adjective.

It also refers to the big heavy studded nails used in medieval doors, which generally sat underneath the huge brass door knocker's.

[homoe]

"Miss The Boat".........................




If you miss the boat, you are too late to take advantage of an opportunity.

[homoe]

"Go The Extra Mile".......................




If someone is prepared to go the extra mile, they will do everything they can to help or to make something succeed, going beyond their duty what could be expected of them.

[Kätzchen]

Originally Posted by homoe

"Go The Extra Mile".......................




If someone is prepared to go the extra mile, they will do everything they can to help or to make something succeed, going beyond their duty what could be expected of them.

I love this saying! Years ago, a small company I worked for used to give out awards to employees who went above and beyond the call of duty and called it The Extra Mile Award. If you earned that award, which I did on several occasions, your name was highlighted in the monthly company newsletter to employees and if you earned enough 'outstanding extra mile awards' the company would promote you or give you an annual raise worth more than an regular annual raise in pay or treat you to an undisclosed surprise at the end of the year (usually right after Christmas).

The Extra Mile Award was based on client feedback to company headquarters private phone call centers concerning I'll treatment toward company clients or Extra Mile service given to loyal company clients. It was a really good program based on meeting or exceeding client needs and ensuring client loyalty.

[homoe]

"The Road To Hell Is Paved With Good Intentions"...........



Meaning that people often intend to do good things but in fact do not, often because they are lazy or just don't follow thru.

[homoe]

"Dead As A Door Nail".......................




Finished, dead, done!