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

[Kätzchen]

.....Leap Of Faith .....

Meaning: The act of believing in or attempting something whose existence or outcome cannot be proved.

****Kind of like the horse who exercised a "leap of faith" by escaping the prison of hard life on the carousel, giving children free rides (proverbially) for life

[homoe]

"Neither here nor there".............




Cliché of no consequence or meaning; irrelevant and immaterial.

[homoe]

Now you're cooking with gas".........


A phrase, often given in response, meaning that the subject has switched to a more suitable or more efficient approach.

[homoe]

"My Way Or The Highway".......




If you do not do things the way I do,want done or the way I require, then you can just leave or not participate.

[homoe]

"You've Got This".........



Relatively new idiom meaning you can do or handle any situation at hand!

[homoe]

"Always Darkest Before The Dawn"........


Proverb meaning when things are extremely bad, it may signal that they are about to get much better.

[homoe]

"To Be Smitten"..........



Meaning being strongly influenced by or feelings of affection for someone!

[homoe]

"Patience Is A Virtue".......................



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Meaning the ability to accept delay, suffering, or annoyance without complaining or becoming angry.

[homoe]

"Everything In Moderation"............



Said to advise someone that it is best not to go overboard or overdo a particular thing.




Sidebar:Oscar Wilde quote “Everything in moderation, including moderation.”

[homoe]

"Let The Chips Fall Where They May"............




Originally this idiom came from the world of logging. When you chop down a tree using an axe, every time you hit the tree, pieces of wood (chips) scattered.

Currently meaning is to allow events to unfold naturally; to accept what occurs without prejudice, worry, or regret.

[homoe]

"It Is What It Is".......... (what the hell else would it be!!!)


An idiomatic phrase, indicating the immutable nature of an object or circumstance. This is commonly used in American culture as a response of acceptance to something so why go on about it and make yourself feel worse!

If I may just interject .....this idiom irritates me to no end! Why I even posted it is beyond me ....

[homoe]

"No Problem"...............



Another relatively new idiom used mainly by the younger crowd meaning a

casual "you're welcome." As in "there's no need for thanks, it wasn't a hassle."

I totally get this one but I often see older folks writing in to Dear Abby bitching about not getting a 'proper' thank you!

[homoe]

"Pitching A Hissy Fit".......................




A sudden outburst of temper, often used to describe anger at something trivial.

[homoe]

"As Plain As The Nose On Your Face:............


Meaning something very obvious and clear.

[homoe]

"Like Taking Candy From A Baby"..................




Meaning something that's very easy to do , extremely easily done.

[homoe]

"An Open Book"...................


Meaning someone or an item easy to understand. A person who claims transparency. Something or someone that can be readily examined or understood.

[homoe]

"Pitching Woo"..........................



The act or process of flattering and period of courting.

[homoe]

"Slip Of The Tongue"...............




An accidental and usually trivial mistake in speaking.

[homoe]

"Throwing A Pity Party"............



An episode of indulgent in self-pity!

[homoe]

"A Bump In The Road".............(similar to A Fly In The Ointment)




A problem or setback.