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

homoe · 11-07-2017, 08:24 AM

"To Be Tickled Pink".............

Meaning to be excited and happy!

homoe · 11-07-2017, 08:29 AM

"A Baker's Dozen".................

Thirteen.

Sidebar: It's widely believed that this phrase originated from the practice of medieval English bakers giving an extra loaf when selling a dozen in order to avoid being penalized for selling short weight. This is an attractive story and, unlike many that inhabit the folk memory, it appears to be substantially true.

homoe · 11-07-2017, 08:37 AM

"Someone Up There Loves Me"............................

It's often said when someone feels extremely fortunate or lucky. Refers to the idea of good fortune being bestowed upon one by a higher power.

homoe · 11-07-2017, 08:39 AM

"For The Love Of Pete".................

A mild oath of shock, exasperation, annoyance, frustration, or anger, with "Pete" being a euphemistic substitution for "God."

homoe · 11-07-2017, 08:46 AM

"Good Things Come To Those Who Wait".........

If you are patient you will get what you want.

Sidebar: It's an English phrase extolling the virtue of patience. The related phrase "all things come to those who wait" was used by Violet Fane in 1892.

homoe · 11-07-2017, 08:57 AM

"Good Things Come In Small Packages".....

Often the things that have the most value or quality are small; the size of something does not always properly indicate its value.

C0LLETTE · 11-07-2017, 10:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by homoe

"Good Things Come In Small Packages".....

Often the things that have the most value or quality are small; the size of something does not always properly indicate its value.

Take a hike...buzz off.

11-07-2017, 08:24 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	"To Be Tickled Pink"............. Meaning to be excited and happy!

11-07-2017, 08:29 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	"A Baker's Dozen"................. Thirteen. Sidebar: It's widely believed that this phrase originated from the practice of medieval English bakers giving an extra loaf when selling a dozen in order to avoid being penalized for selling short weight. This is an attractive story and, unlike many that inhabit the folk memory, it appears to be substantially true.

11-07-2017, 08:37 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	"Someone Up There Loves Me"............................ It's often said when someone feels extremely fortunate or lucky. Refers to the idea of good fortune being bestowed upon one by a higher power.

11-07-2017, 08:39 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	"For The Love Of Pete"................. A mild oath of shock, exasperation, annoyance, frustration, or anger, with "Pete" being a euphemistic substitution for "God."

11-07-2017, 08:46 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	"Good Things Come To Those Who Wait"......... If you are patient you will get what you want. Sidebar: It's an English phrase extolling the virtue of patience. The related phrase "all things come to those who wait" was used by Violet Fane in 1892.

11-07-2017, 08:57 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 33,549 Times in 14,914 Posts Rep Power: 21474889	"Good Things Come In Small Packages"..... Often the things that have the most value or quality are small; the size of something does not always properly indicate its value.