You Know That Saying ... (T/F?) - Page 84

homoe · 03-19-2018, 02:19 PM

"Time Heals All Wounds"........

Emotional pain lessens over time. With time, things get better.

Somewhat true but ALL wounds? I doubt it!

homoe · 03-19-2018, 02:22 PM

Not Give Someone The Time Of Day"................

To completely ignore, disregard, or be unfriendly toward someone.

homoe · 03-19-2018, 02:25 PM

"Hit The Big Time".................

To become very famous or successful.

Gayandgray · 03-19-2018, 07:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by homoe

"Time Heals All Wounds"........

Emotional pain lessens over time. With time, things get better.

Somewhat true but ALL wounds? I doubt it!

I’m wondering about this myself.....

Gemme · 03-19-2018, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by homoe

"Madder Than A Wet Hen". ....

Describing someone who is raging mad. When hens are wet, they are mad. In fact, they are livid.

having NEVER seen a wet hen, I don't know if this is true or not!

The last one's just because it's cute.

homoe · 03-20-2018, 09:55 AM

"Fish Or Cut Bait"................

Stop vacillating and act on something or disengage from it. Either proceed with an activity or abandon it completely.

homoe · 03-20-2018, 10:58 AM

"Don't Let The Grass Grow Under Your Feet"...

Act now, don't delay. Do not waste time: do something immediately.

homoe · 03-20-2018, 11:50 AM

"Bird In The Hand Is Worth Two In The Bush".......

A sure thing is better than an maybe!

homoe · 03-22-2018, 11:57 AM

"Once Bitten, Twice Shy"...........

An unpleasant experience induces caution.

homoe · 03-22-2018, 01:36 PM

"Like Talking To A Brick Wall"...........

Is a phrase used to sarcastically explain that the person you are talking to is not listening or is so dumb that they don't understand.

Kätzchen · 03-23-2018, 09:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by homoe

"Like Talking To A Brick Wall"...........

Is a phrase used to sarcastically explain that the person you are talking to is not listening or is so dumb that they don't understand.

The Brick Wall idiom reminded me of the sketch by Gary Larson....

homoe · 03-25-2018, 05:46 PM

"To Be In Someone's Corner"..................

To be on someone's side; giving someone support.

homoe · 03-25-2018, 05:48 PM

"Putting Yourself In Someone Else's Shoes"..............

Experiencing something as another person might; in another's position or situation.

homoe · 03-26-2018, 07:04 AM

"New Brooms Sweep Clean"...........

Someone who is new in a particular job will do a very good job at first, to prove how competent they are.

A new broom sweeps clean' means that someone with a new perspective can make great changes. However, the full version is 'a new broom sweeps clean, but an old broom knows the corners', which warns that experience is also a valuable thing.

homoe · 03-27-2018, 11:34 AM

"All Ears".............

Ready and eager to hear what one has to say; prepared to listen intently.

homoe · 03-27-2018, 04:58 PM

"Have Your Nose Out Of Joint".............

To be upset or irritated.

homoe · 05-20-2018, 06:25 PM

"Don't Have A Dog In This Fight".........

An old Southern expression meaning, in essence, that you don't care about the outcome of a situation. Not to have a stake in the outcome.

Sidebar: "I Don't Have A Horse In This Race" is very similar however I'm not sure if it's a south expression as well or not!

~ocean · 05-20-2018, 06:58 PM

money is no object

Sweet Bliss · 05-23-2018, 06:22 AM

"don't that just chap your hide?"

aka

"doesn't that just piss you off?"

Sweet Bliss · 05-23-2018, 06:24 AM

"Great day in the morning!!!"

aka

"OMG"

05-20-2018, 06:58 PM	#1678
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03-19-2018, 02:19 PM	#1661
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	"Time Heals All Wounds"........ Emotional pain lessens over time. With time, things get better. Somewhat true but ALL wounds? I doubt it!

03-19-2018, 02:22 PM	#1662
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	Not Give Someone The Time Of Day"................ To completely ignore, disregard, or be unfriendly toward someone.

03-19-2018, 02:25 PM	#1663
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	"Hit The Big Time"................. To become very famous or successful.

03-20-2018, 09:55 AM	#1666
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	"Fish Or Cut Bait"................ Stop vacillating and act on something or disengage from it. Either proceed with an activity or abandon it completely.

03-20-2018, 10:58 AM	#1667
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	"Don't Let The Grass Grow Under Your Feet"... Act now, don't delay. Do not waste time: do something immediately.

03-20-2018, 11:50 AM	#1668
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	"Bird In The Hand Is Worth Two In The Bush"....... A sure thing is better than an maybe!

03-22-2018, 11:57 AM	#1669
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	"Once Bitten, Twice Shy"........... An unpleasant experience induces caution.

03-22-2018, 01:36 PM	#1670
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	"Like Talking To A Brick Wall"........... Is a phrase used to sarcastically explain that the person you are talking to is not listening or is so dumb that they don't understand.

03-25-2018, 05:46 PM	#1672
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 Be In Someone's Corner".................. To be on someone's side; giving someone support.

03-25-2018, 05:48 PM	#1673
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	"Putting Yourself In Someone Else's Shoes".............. Experiencing something as another person might; in another's position or situation.

03-26-2018, 07:04 AM	#1674
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	"New Brooms Sweep Clean"........... Someone who is new in a particular job will do a very good job at first, to prove how competent they are. A new broom sweeps clean' means that someone with a new perspective can make great changes. However, the full version is 'a new broom sweeps clean, but an old broom knows the corners', which warns that experience is also a valuable thing.

03-27-2018, 11:34 AM	#1675
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	"All Ears"............. Ready and eager to hear what one has to say; prepared to listen intently.

03-27-2018, 04:58 PM	#1676
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	"Have Your Nose Out Of Joint"............. To be upset or irritated.

05-20-2018, 06:25 PM	#1677
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	"Don't Have A Dog In This Fight"......... An old Southern expression meaning, in essence, that you don't care about the outcome of a situation. Not to have a stake in the outcome. Sidebar: "I Don't Have A Horse In This Race" is very similar however I'm not sure if it's a south expression as well or not!

05-23-2018, 06:22 AM	#1679
Sweet Bliss Senior Member How Do You Identify?: I Am Preferred Pronoun?: she Relationship Status: solo Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: the Beach, Pacific side Posts: 4,160 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 5,354 Thanked 7,264 Times in 2,158 Posts Rep Power: 21474855	"don't that just chap your hide?" aka "doesn't that just piss you off?"

05-23-2018, 06:24 AM	#1680
Sweet Bliss Senior Member How Do You Identify?: I Am Preferred Pronoun?: she Relationship Status: solo Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: the Beach, Pacific side Posts: 4,160 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 5,354 Thanked 7,264 Times in 2,158 Posts Rep Power: 21474855	"Great day in the morning!!!" aka "OMG"