You Know That Saying ... (T/F?) - Page 62

homoe · 11-12-2017, 08:20 AM

"Silence Is Golden"...................

Keeping one's mouth shut is a great virtue, as in Don't tell anyone else about it.

homoe · 11-12-2017, 08:21 AM

"Running Off At The Mouth"..............

Constantly talking! Telling all your or someone else's business!

Mopsie · 11-12-2017, 08:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by homoe

"Running Off At The Mouth"..............

Constantly talking! Telling all your or someone else's business!

Similar : "Diarrhea of the mouth disease"

homoe · 11-12-2017, 08:27 AM

"The Cat's Out Of The Bag".................

Meaning a secret has been told, people know the secret!

homoe · 11-12-2017, 08:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mopsie

Similar : "Diarrhea of the mouth disease"

PLEASE never use those two words in the same sentence EVER!

Mopsie · 11-12-2017, 08:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by homoe

PLEASE never use those two words in the same sentence EVER!

Sorry that's the local colloquialism - it's used a lot to describe someone who talks too much.

homoe · 11-12-2017, 08:42 AM

"The End Justifies The Means"..................

Meaning the end justifies the means, any method is fine if the result is good.

homoe · 11-12-2017, 08:51 AM

"Living In The Lap Of Luxury".....

A lifestyle that includes the finest of EVERYTHING!

homoe · 11-12-2017, 08:53 AM

"Born With A Silver Spoon In Their Mouth"...............

Someone born into a wealthy family.

homoe · 11-12-2017, 08:57 AM

"When The Shit Hits The Fan"...........

When people become angry and trouble ensues! When somebody starts a fight by saying or doing something that irks another!

Gemme · 11-12-2017, 09:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by homoe

"Go Big Or Go Home".....................

If you can't afford something then stay home!

Or maybe one has to go all in for something (not necessarily a financial thing) and if you are unable or unwilling to do so, then don't bother trying and 'go home'.

Quote:

Originally Posted by homoe

PLEASE never use those two words in the same sentence EVER!

You're not the boss of Mopsie!

I've actually heard that as well, Mopsie. I don't think homoe has as much 'country' experience as you and I do.

homoe · 11-12-2017, 12:52 PM

"Get The Hell Out Of Dodge"........

To leave or depart from a place, especially quickly or with marked urgency!

homoe · 11-12-2017, 12:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gemme

Or maybe one has to go all in for something (not necessarily a financial thing) and if you are unable or unwilling to do so, then don't bother trying and 'go home'.

You're not the boss of Mopsie!

I've actually heard that as well, Mopsie. I don't think homoe has as much 'country' experience as you and I do.

You got that right! I'm a city girl ..well I used to be until I got plunked out here on Green Acres!

cathexis · 11-12-2017, 01:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by homoe

You got that right! I'm a city girl ..well I used to be until I got plunked out here on Green Acres!

Got you there, homoe!
City grrl myself, stuck here in Mayberry, North Country NY (but w/I walking distance of Canada).

homoe · 11-12-2017, 01:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cathexis

Got you there, homoe!
City grrl myself, stuck here in Mayberry, North Country NY (but w/I walking distance of Canada).

Well we're both lucky then actually! I'm a stone's throw from a ferry that'll carry me over to Seattle in less than 30 minutes.....

homoe · 11-12-2017, 01:45 PM

"A Stones Throw Away".;;......................

A relatively short distance.

cathexis · 11-12-2017, 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by homoe

Well we're both lucky then actually! I'm a stone's throw from a ferry that'll carry me over to Seattle in less than 30 minutes.....

However, being this close to Canada does not mean I'm anywhere near a city. A city is "a world away (3 hrs. Interstate 1 hr, away)."

"a world away" = very far

homoe · 11-12-2017, 03:55 PM

"To Cry Over Spilled Milk".............

It's useless to worry about things that have already happened and cannot be changed.

homoe · 11-12-2017, 04:00 PM

"It's Not All It's Cracked Up To Be"...........

Failing to meet expectations; not being as good as people say.

homoe · 11-12-2017, 04:07 PM

"Nip It In The Bud"......................

To stop something at an early stage. Stop something before it has a chance to snow ball. To stop, cease, or prevent something at the beginning or early phase, before it becomes too difficult or unmanageable.

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11-12-2017, 08:20 AM	#1221
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 33,586 Times in 14,918 Posts Rep Power: 21474889	"Silence Is Golden"................... Keeping one's mouth shut is a great virtue, as in Don't tell anyone else about it.

11-12-2017, 08:21 AM	#1222
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 33,586 Times in 14,918 Posts Rep Power: 21474889	"Running Off At The Mouth".............. Constantly talking! Telling all your or someone else's business!

11-12-2017, 08:27 AM	#1224
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 33,586 Times in 14,918 Posts Rep Power: 21474889	"The Cat's Out Of The Bag"................. Meaning a secret has been told, people know the secret!

11-12-2017, 08:42 AM	#1227
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 33,586 Times in 14,918 Posts Rep Power: 21474889	"The End Justifies The Means".................. Meaning the end justifies the means, any method is fine if the result is good.

11-12-2017, 08:51 AM	#1228
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 33,586 Times in 14,918 Posts Rep Power: 21474889	"Living In The Lap Of Luxury"..... A lifestyle that includes the finest of EVERYTHING!

11-12-2017, 08:53 AM	#1229
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 33,586 Times in 14,918 Posts Rep Power: 21474889	"Born With A Silver Spoon In Their Mouth"............... Someone born into a wealthy family.

11-12-2017, 08:57 AM	#1230
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 33,586 Times in 14,918 Posts Rep Power: 21474889	"When The Shit Hits The Fan"........... When people become angry and trouble ensues! When somebody starts a fight by saying or doing something that irks another!

11-12-2017, 12:52 PM	#1232
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 33,586 Times in 14,918 Posts Rep Power: 21474889	"Get The Hell Out Of Dodge"........ To leave or depart from a place, especially quickly or with marked urgency!

11-12-2017, 01:45 PM	#1236
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 33,586 Times in 14,918 Posts Rep Power: 21474889	"A Stones Throw Away".;;...................... A relatively short distance.

11-12-2017, 03:55 PM	#1238
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 33,586 Times in 14,918 Posts Rep Power: 21474889	"To Cry Over Spilled Milk"............. It's useless to worry about things that have already happened and cannot be changed.

11-12-2017, 04:00 PM	#1239
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 33,586 Times in 14,918 Posts Rep Power: 21474889	"It's Not All It's Cracked Up To Be"........... Failing to meet expectations; not being as good as people say.

11-12-2017, 04:07 PM	#1240
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 33,586 Times in 14,918 Posts Rep Power: 21474889	"Nip It In The Bud"...................... To stop something at an early stage. Stop something before it has a chance to snow ball. To stop, cease, or prevent something at the beginning or early phase, before it becomes too difficult or unmanageable.