Cat got your tongue? - Page 9

homoe · 11-13-2018, 04:05 AM

"Chickens Come Home To Roost"........

The consequences of doing wrong always catch up with the wrongdoer.

After a long time you experience the unpleasant effects of something bad or stupid that you have done in the past.

homoe · 11-13-2018, 05:50 PM

"Paper Over Cracks"..................

To say that someone is papering over the cracks means that they are concealing a problem rather than dealing with it effectively.

WheatToast · 11-13-2018, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by homoe

"Like Looking For A Needle In A Haystack"............

Something that is impossible or extremely difficult to find, especially because the area you have to search is too large.

"Here, hold my beer."

A warning that someone is going to do something really dangerous and stupid because they are drunk.

WheatToast · 11-13-2018, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by homoe

"Be Careful What You Wish For"...................

If you get things that you desire, there may be unforeseen and unpleasant consequences.

"She is mutton dressed as lamb."

An older woman who dresses inappropriately young--like an 80-year-old wearing a tube top and daisy dukes.

WheatToast · 11-13-2018, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by ~ocean

tit for tat equivalent retaliation

"crazier than a rat in a coffee can"

A level of insanity that causes the person to panic and make mad moves to get out of whatever jam he/she is in.

~ocean · 11-13-2018, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by WheatToast

"crazier than a rat in a coffee can"

A level of insanity that causes the person to panic and make mad moves to get out of whatever jam he/she is in.

from your lips to God's ears

homoe · 11-14-2018, 12:28 AM

"Not Born Yesterday"............"I Was Born At Night But Not Last Night"

Experienced, not naive or easily fooled.

homoe · 11-14-2018, 01:20 PM

"Curiosity Killed The Cat"...................

Inquisitiveness can be dangerous, especially when it extends to things one does not need to know about. Used to warn of the dangers of unnecessary investigation or experimentation.

cathexis · 11-14-2018, 05:52 PM

Haste makes waste.

Refers to actions that are hurried causing one to perform extra work to correct the rushed and erroneously done activity.

(an axiom that today's multi-tasker might remember)

homoe · 11-15-2018, 10:09 AM

"Opening Up A Can Of Worms".................

A situation that, once started, is likely to become problematic or have a negative outcome. A situation or subject that is very complicated, difficult or unpleasant to deal with or discuss.

homoe · 11-17-2018, 12:39 AM

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

A sure thing is always better than a "maybe"!

homoe · 11-17-2018, 11:03 AM

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

Meaning that it takes a long time to do a task properly, and you should not rush it or expect to do it quickly. This expression functions as an injunction or plea for someone to be patient.

homoe · 11-17-2018, 11:13 AM

"Testing The Waters"

To informally or casually attempt to gauge the reaction of a potential audience or recipient of something, or to try to get an idea of what something will be like before actually doing it. Try something in order to see if you like it or it is suitable.

WheatToast · 11-17-2018, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by homoe

"Opening Up A Can Of Worms".................

A situation that, once started, is likely to become problematic or have a negative outcome. A situation or subject that is very complicated, difficult or unpleasant to deal with or discuss.

Open up a can of whoop-ass.

When someone is fixin' to kick someone's ass.

homoe · 11-18-2018, 05:58 AM

"Off The Wall".............

The phrase off the wall, meaning wild, crazy, or eccentric. Strange, wacky, or unusual. Odd,,, silly....

homoe · 11-20-2018, 02:08 AM

"When Life Gives You Lemons Make Lemonade"...........

To make lemonade out of lemons is to take something that is not so great and turn it into something good. To take a situation that is negative and turn it into a positive.

homoe · 12-01-2018, 10:36 AM

"Variety Is The Spice Of Life"...................

Having many different experiences is what makes life interesting, exciting, enjoyable, and worthwhile. You should try many different kinds of experiences, because trying different things keeps life interesting.

kittygrrl · 12-01-2018, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by homoe

"Variety Is The Spice Of Life"...................

Having many different experiences is what makes life interesting, exciting, enjoyable, and worthwhile. You should try many different kinds of experiences, because trying different things keeps life interesting.

well............i agree

as long as you can deal w the burnt fingers

homoe · 12-01-2018, 11:07 AM

"Don't Put All Your Eggs In One Basket"................

Not to invest, devote, or commit all of one's energy or resources into a single venture, opportunity, or goal, generally at the risk of losing everything in the event that that thing fails. Not to make everything dependent on only one thing; to place all one's resources in one place, account, etc.

C0LLETTE · 12-01-2018, 01:40 PM

"pies chi lisaw morde..."

Polish ( basically ) : dog lick your face...to hell with you

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11-13-2018, 04:05 AM	#161
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	"Chickens Come Home To Roost"........ The consequences of doing wrong always catch up with the wrongdoer. After a long time you experience the unpleasant effects of something bad or stupid that you have done in the past.

11-13-2018, 05:50 PM	#162
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	"Paper Over Cracks".................. To say that someone is papering over the cracks means that they are concealing a problem rather than dealing with it effectively.

11-14-2018, 12:28 AM	#167
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 Born Yesterday"............"I Was Born At Night But Not Last Night" Experienced, not naive or easily fooled.

11-14-2018, 01:20 PM	#168
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	"Curiosity Killed The Cat"................... Inquisitiveness can be dangerous, especially when it extends to things one does not need to know about. Used to warn of the dangers of unnecessary investigation or experimentation.

11-14-2018, 05:52 PM	#169
cathexis Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Trotskyist, Anarcho-syndicalist Preferred Pronoun?: They, Them, Their, Sir Bitch Relationship Status: open Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Great White North! Posts: 4,332 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 16,812 Thanked 4,710 Times in 1,603 Posts Rep Power: 21474848	Haste makes waste. Refers to actions that are hurried causing one to perform extra work to correct the rushed and erroneously done activity. (an axiom that today's multi-tasker might remember)

11-15-2018, 10:09 AM	#170
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	"Opening Up A Can Of Worms"................. A situation that, once started, is likely to become problematic or have a negative outcome. A situation or subject that is very complicated, difficult or unpleasant to deal with or discuss.

11-17-2018, 12:39 AM	#171
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 Bird In The Hand Is Worth Two In The Bush"............ A sure thing is always better than a "maybe"!

11-17-2018, 11:03 AM	#172
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	"Rome Wasn't Built In A Day"................. Meaning that it takes a long time to do a task properly, and you should not rush it or expect to do it quickly. This expression functions as an injunction or plea for someone to be patient.

11-17-2018, 11:13 AM	#173
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	"Testing The Waters" To informally or casually attempt to gauge the reaction of a potential audience or recipient of something, or to try to get an idea of what something will be like before actually doing it. Try something in order to see if you like it or it is suitable.

11-18-2018, 05:58 AM	#175
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	"Off The Wall"............. The phrase off the wall, meaning wild, crazy, or eccentric. Strange, wacky, or unusual. Odd,,, silly....

11-20-2018, 02:08 AM	#176
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 Life Gives You Lemons Make Lemonade"........... To make lemonade out of lemons is to take something that is not so great and turn it into something good. To take a situation that is negative and turn it into a positive.

12-01-2018, 10:36 AM	#177
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	"Variety Is The Spice Of Life"................... Having many different experiences is what makes life interesting, exciting, enjoyable, and worthwhile. You should try many different kinds of experiences, because trying different things keeps life interesting.

12-01-2018, 11:07 AM	#179
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 Put All Your Eggs In One Basket"................ Not to invest, devote, or commit all of one's energy or resources into a single venture, opportunity, or goal, generally at the risk of losing everything in the event that that thing fails. Not to make everything dependent on only one thing; to place all one's resources in one place, account, etc.