You Know That Saying ... (T/F?) - Page 78

homoe · 12-21-2017, 09:12 AM

"A big fish in a small pond"................

Someone who is important within a small/limited field.

homoe · 12-21-2017, 09:15 AM

"Hitting Close To Home –

Nearing an embarrassing or uncomfortable truth :usually used to describe a remark.

homoe · 12-21-2017, 09:17 AM

"To drive something home" .......

To insist on or repeat a point until it is clearly understood.

homoe · 12-21-2017, 10:05 AM

"Thrown A Curve"................

To be taken aback. Be confused by someone doing something tricky or unexpected.

homoe · 12-21-2017, 11:03 AM

"My lips are sealed"......

Meaning I will keep quiet, I won’t talk about something said or discussed with another party. I won't repeat what was spoken about.

homoe · 12-21-2017, 11:06 AM

"Cover Your Tracks"....

Meaning to conceal or destroy any evidence of what you have been up to either legally or illegally.

homoe · 12-21-2017, 11:07 AM

"To keep a low profile"....................

To avoid attracting attention or publicity.

homoe · 12-21-2017, 11:14 AM

"To Sever Ties" ........................

To unceremoniously end a business or personal relationship.

homoe · 01-02-2018, 10:16 AM

"Skating On Thin Ice".....................

To be in a risky situation.

homoe · 01-02-2018, 10:23 AM

"Patience is a virtue".

The ability to wait for something without getting angry or upset is a valuable quality in a person.

homoe · 01-02-2018, 10:27 AM

"Clear The Air".........

To discuss or otherwise confront a troublesome issue, usually with the goal of alleviating tension or confusion.

homoe · 01-02-2018, 10:40 AM

"I wouldn't touch it with a ten-foot pole".........

Do not want to become in any way involved in or with something or someone.

Would not have anything to do with something or someone under any circumstances.

homoe · 01-02-2018, 11:16 AM

"Jump For Joy"................

To be exuberant or very happy about something.

homoe · 01-20-2018, 10:44 AM

"Kill Two Birds With One Stone"...............

Means to succeed in achieving two things in a single action. To complete, achieve, or take care of two tasks at the same time or with a singular series of actions; to solve two problems with one action or solution.

homoe · 01-20-2018, 10:46 AM

"Go Belly Up"...........

By extension, to have a poor, undesired, or ruinous outcome; to fail completely or not come together at all. To break or malfunction; to die, fall apart, or cease to work.

homoe · 01-20-2018, 10:50 AM

"Keep A Straight Face". ...

To manage to stop yourself from smiling or laughing. To have an emotionless facial expression, especially in a humorous situation that could easily cause one to laugh.

Kätzchen · 01-20-2018, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by homoe

"Kill Two Birds With One Stone"...............

Means to succeed in achieving two things in a single action. To complete, achieve, or take care of two tasks at the same time or with a singular series of actions; to solve two problems with one action or solution.

I like this idiom very much! Thanks for posting it, homoe!

If weather permits, I hope to "kill two birds with one stone"!

Kätzchen · 01-20-2018, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by homoe

"Keep A Straight Face". ...

To manage to stop yourself from smiling or laughing. To have an emotionless facial expression, especially in a humorous situation that could easily cause one to laugh.

Poker Face????

I like this one too! Two of my uncles excelled in maintaining a 'straight face' (aka, poker face). Elmer & Luther....my favorite uncles.

homoe · 01-20-2018, 11:08 AM

"Change Your Tune".................

To change one's attitude, opinion, manner, or stance on something, typically in a way that is more positive or agreeable. Change your opinion completely, especially because you know it will bring you an advantage.

homoe · 01-20-2018, 11:11 AM

"Coming Out Of The Woodwork"......

Emerging from obscurity or a place of seclusion. To appear unexpectedly, or from an unexpected place.

12-21-2017, 09:12 AM	#1541
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 33,560 Times in 14,919 Posts Rep Power: 21474890	"A big fish in a small pond"................ Someone who is important within a small/limited field.

12-21-2017, 09:15 AM	#1542
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 33,560 Times in 14,919 Posts Rep Power: 21474890	"Hitting Close To Home – Nearing an embarrassing or uncomfortable truth :usually used to describe a remark.

12-21-2017, 09:17 AM	#1543
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 33,560 Times in 14,919 Posts Rep Power: 21474890	"To drive something home" ....... To insist on or repeat a point until it is clearly understood.

12-21-2017, 10:05 AM	#1544
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 33,560 Times in 14,919 Posts Rep Power: 21474890	"Thrown A Curve"................ To be taken aback. Be confused by someone doing something tricky or unexpected.

12-21-2017, 11:03 AM	#1545
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 33,560 Times in 14,919 Posts Rep Power: 21474890	"My lips are sealed"...... Meaning I will keep quiet, I won’t talk about something said or discussed with another party. I won't repeat what was spoken about.

12-21-2017, 11:06 AM	#1546
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 33,560 Times in 14,919 Posts Rep Power: 21474890	"Cover Your Tracks".... Meaning to conceal or destroy any evidence of what you have been up to either legally or illegally.

12-21-2017, 11:07 AM	#1547
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 33,560 Times in 14,919 Posts Rep Power: 21474890	"To keep a low profile".................... To avoid attracting attention or publicity.

12-21-2017, 11:14 AM	#1548
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 33,560 Times in 14,919 Posts Rep Power: 21474890	"To Sever Ties" ........................ To unceremoniously end a business or personal relationship.

01-02-2018, 10:16 AM	#1549
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 33,560 Times in 14,919 Posts Rep Power: 21474890	"Skating On Thin Ice"..................... To be in a risky situation.

01-02-2018, 10:23 AM	#1550
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 33,560 Times in 14,919 Posts Rep Power: 21474890	"Patience is a virtue". The ability to wait for something without getting angry or upset is a valuable quality in a person.

01-02-2018, 10:27 AM	#1551
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 33,560 Times in 14,919 Posts Rep Power: 21474890	"Clear The Air"......... To discuss or otherwise confront a troublesome issue, usually with the goal of alleviating tension or confusion.

01-02-2018, 10:40 AM	#1552
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 33,560 Times in 14,919 Posts Rep Power: 21474890	"I wouldn't touch it with a ten-foot pole"......... Do not want to become in any way involved in or with something or someone. Would not have anything to do with something or someone under any circumstances.

01-02-2018, 11:16 AM	#1553
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 33,560 Times in 14,919 Posts Rep Power: 21474890	"Jump For Joy"................ To be exuberant or very happy about something.

01-20-2018, 10:44 AM	#1554
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 33,560 Times in 14,919 Posts Rep Power: 21474890	"Kill Two Birds With One Stone"............... Means to succeed in achieving two things in a single action. To complete, achieve, or take care of two tasks at the same time or with a singular series of actions; to solve two problems with one action or solution.

01-20-2018, 10:46 AM	#1555
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 33,560 Times in 14,919 Posts Rep Power: 21474890	"Go Belly Up"........... By extension, to have a poor, undesired, or ruinous outcome; to fail completely or not come together at all. To break or malfunction; to die, fall apart, or cease to work.

01-20-2018, 10:50 AM	#1556
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 33,560 Times in 14,919 Posts Rep Power: 21474890	"Keep A Straight Face". ... To manage to stop yourself from smiling or laughing. To have an emotionless facial expression, especially in a humorous situation that could easily cause one to laugh.

01-20-2018, 11:08 AM	#1559
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 33,560 Times in 14,919 Posts Rep Power: 21474890	"Change Your Tune"................. To change one's attitude, opinion, manner, or stance on something, typically in a way that is more positive or agreeable. Change your opinion completely, especially because you know it will bring you an advantage.

01-20-2018, 11:11 AM	#1560
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 33,560 Times in 14,919 Posts Rep Power: 21474890	"Coming Out Of The Woodwork"...... Emerging from obscurity or a place of seclusion. To appear unexpectedly, or from an unexpected place.