Cat got your tongue? - Page 6

homoe · 08-01-2018, 05:24 PM

Butter Someone Up"............

Get one someone's good side so they'll do what you want them to do. To flatter someone; to treat someone especially nicely in hopes of receiving special favors.

homoe · 08-01-2018, 05:26 PM

"Come Clean"........

Expression means to confess one's actions, reveal the truth.

homoe · 08-01-2018, 05:36 PM

"Loose Lips Sink Ships".........

An reference to people sharing secret information that ruins everything. Keep your mouth shut, don't share a secret with anyone as it can come back to damage you in the end.

homoe · 08-01-2018, 05:40 PM

"To Be A Fly On The Wall"...............

Wishing you could be an unnoticed observer of a particular situation.
If you would like to be a fly on the wall when a particular thing happens, you would like to secretly hear what is said or see what happens.

homoe · 08-04-2018, 04:33 PM

"If Push Comes To Shove'............

When a situation deteriorates or becomes desperate; when drastic measures are needed.

When the pressure is on; when the situation is critical or urgent; when the time has come for action, even if it is difficult.

homoe · 08-05-2018, 09:54 AM

"A Whole Other Kettle Of Fish"..............

A different thing altogether. To be entirely different in scope or description from someone or something that was just being discussed.

homoe · 08-13-2018, 07:36 PM

This rhetorical question is derived from the title of a song that became popular after World War I, in which it was wondered whether American soldiers returning from the war to their homes in the countryside would become dissatisfied with their old way of life after being exposed to the supposedly richer culture that prevailed in urban centers in Europe, like Paris.

homoe · 08-14-2018, 11:45 PM

"A Word To The Wise".........

A phrase that emphasizes a statement as advice. It is a shortening of the phrase "a word to the wise is sufficient," meaning that a wise or intelligent person can take a hint and does not need a long explanation.

homoe · 08-15-2018, 04:56 PM

"Apple Of My Eye"...................

A cherished or favored person.

homoe · 08-15-2018, 04:58 PM

"Back Seat Driver".............

People who criticize from the sidelines, much like someone giving unwanted advice from the back seat of a vehicle to the driver.

homoe · 08-15-2018, 05:01 PM

"A Real Doozy"...........

Something or someone outstanding.

homoe · 08-15-2018, 05:03 PM

"Feeding Frenzy"............

An aggressive attack on someone by a group.

homoe · 08-15-2018, 05:05 PM

"A Humdinger"................

An remarkable or outstanding person or thing of its kind.

Gemme · 08-16-2018, 10:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by homoe

"A Real Doozy"...........

Something or someone outstanding.

Regional dialogue strikes again!

In the South, you'll hear 'doozy' in terms of things like...

"Watch that first step, it's a doozy!" or "That tornado was a doozy and tore everything up!"

...so it has a negative connotation for me, as in a lot to handle if it's a person or something that does or has the potential to hurt people or things.

I'm going to try to see it from your perspective and see if that changes things.

homoe · 08-26-2018, 06:44 AM

"Nothing Ventured Nothing Gained"..............

In order to achieve, you need to act and take risks. Just sitting and wishing for something doesn't make it happen!

homoe · 08-26-2018, 06:50 AM

"Rome Wasn't Built In A Day"..........

A complex task or great achievement takes time and effort. Also an warning
against rashness and impatiences.

homoe · 08-26-2018, 10:13 PM

"Where There Is A Will There Is A Way...........

If you want to do or get something bad enough you'll find a way to do it or get it.

homoe · 08-29-2018, 07:44 PM

"No News Is Good News"............

Without any news/information to the contrary, you can assume that all is well.

homoe · 09-03-2018, 05:52 AM

"Lie Like A Trooper.........

To lie often and barefacedly.

homoe · 09-07-2018, 11:15 AM

"Have Bats In The Belfry".................

To be crazy; to act, think, or behave in a foolish or nonsensical manner. Be crazy or at least very eccentric.

08-13-2018, 07:36 PM	#107
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 33,548 Times in 14,914 Posts Rep Power: 21474889	How ya gonna keep 'em down on the farm after they've seen Paree? This rhetorical question is derived from the title of a song that became popular after World War I, in which it was wondered whether American soldiers returning from the war to their homes in the countryside would become dissatisfied with their old way of life after being exposed to the supposedly richer culture that prevailed in urban centers in Europe, like Paris.

08-01-2018, 05:24 PM	#101
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 33,548 Times in 14,914 Posts Rep Power: 21474889	Butter Someone Up"............ Get one someone's good side so they'll do what you want them to do. To flatter someone; to treat someone especially nicely in hopes of receiving special favors.

08-01-2018, 05:26 PM	#102
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 33,548 Times in 14,914 Posts Rep Power: 21474889	"Come Clean"........ Expression means to confess one's actions, reveal the truth.

08-01-2018, 05:36 PM	#103
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 33,548 Times in 14,914 Posts Rep Power: 21474889	"Loose Lips Sink Ships"......... An reference to people sharing secret information that ruins everything. Keep your mouth shut, don't share a secret with anyone as it can come back to damage you in the end.

08-01-2018, 05:40 PM	#104
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 33,548 Times in 14,914 Posts Rep Power: 21474889	"To Be A Fly On The Wall"............... Wishing you could be an unnoticed observer of a particular situation. If you would like to be a fly on the wall when a particular thing happens, you would like to secretly hear what is said or see what happens.

08-04-2018, 04:33 PM	#105
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 33,548 Times in 14,914 Posts Rep Power: 21474889	"If Push Comes To Shove'............ When a situation deteriorates or becomes desperate; when drastic measures are needed. When the pressure is on; when the situation is critical or urgent; when the time has come for action, even if it is difficult.

08-05-2018, 09:54 AM	#106
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 33,548 Times in 14,914 Posts Rep Power: 21474889	"A Whole Other Kettle Of Fish".............. A different thing altogether. To be entirely different in scope or description from someone or something that was just being discussed.

08-14-2018, 11:45 PM	#108
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 33,548 Times in 14,914 Posts Rep Power: 21474889	"A Word To The Wise"......... A phrase that emphasizes a statement as advice. It is a shortening of the phrase "a word to the wise is sufficient," meaning that a wise or intelligent person can take a hint and does not need a long explanation.

08-15-2018, 04:56 PM	#109
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 33,548 Times in 14,914 Posts Rep Power: 21474889	"Apple Of My Eye"................... A cherished or favored person.

08-15-2018, 04:58 PM	#110
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 33,548 Times in 14,914 Posts Rep Power: 21474889	"Back Seat Driver"............. People who criticize from the sidelines, much like someone giving unwanted advice from the back seat of a vehicle to the driver.

08-15-2018, 05:01 PM	#111
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 33,548 Times in 14,914 Posts Rep Power: 21474889	"A Real Doozy"........... Something or someone outstanding.

08-15-2018, 05:03 PM	#112
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 33,548 Times in 14,914 Posts Rep Power: 21474889	"Feeding Frenzy"............ An aggressive attack on someone by a group.

08-15-2018, 05:05 PM	#113
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 33,548 Times in 14,914 Posts Rep Power: 21474889	"A Humdinger"................ An remarkable or outstanding person or thing of its kind.

08-26-2018, 06:44 AM	#115
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 33,548 Times in 14,914 Posts Rep Power: 21474889	"Nothing Ventured Nothing Gained".............. In order to achieve, you need to act and take risks. Just sitting and wishing for something doesn't make it happen!

08-26-2018, 06:50 AM	#116
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 33,548 Times in 14,914 Posts Rep Power: 21474889	"Rome Wasn't Built In A Day".......... A complex task or great achievement takes time and effort. Also an warning against rashness and impatiences.

08-26-2018, 10:13 PM	#117
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 33,548 Times in 14,914 Posts Rep Power: 21474889	"Where There Is A Will There Is A Way........... If you want to do or get something bad enough you'll find a way to do it or get it.

08-29-2018, 07:44 PM	#118
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 33,548 Times in 14,914 Posts Rep Power: 21474889	"No News Is Good News"............ Without any news/information to the contrary, you can assume that all is well.

09-03-2018, 05:52 AM	#119
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 33,548 Times in 14,914 Posts Rep Power: 21474889	"Lie Like A Trooper......... To lie often and barefacedly.

09-07-2018, 11:15 AM	#120
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 33,548 Times in 14,914 Posts Rep Power: 21474889	"Have Bats In The Belfry"................. To be crazy; to act, think, or behave in a foolish or nonsensical manner. Be crazy or at least very eccentric.