humm, the quote thing did not work.

there is actually some truth to that 7 year itch thing... besides being a movie... too tired to look it up right now, but maybe you can google it or something.

..... Dressed To The Nines....

To simply infer that one is dressed very smartly, if not elegantly. Mostly true, I would say.

Better than a poke in the eye with a sharp stick...

Isn't almost anything BETTER than that????:seeingstars:

The cat's meow......"

An expression referring to something that is considered outstanding.

Also refers to one or more of "excellent", "stylish", or "impressive".

Our/Your neck of the woods....


The area where you reside/live.......

''Can count on the fingers of one hand, and still have plenty of fingers left over"

Meaning not to much of not an over abundance of something.

"Loose Lips Sink Ships"...........

Someone running their mouth can do you in!

''A chain is only as strong as its weakest link''........


I'd say this tends to be true.......

''A diamond in the rough''......


A person who is generally of good character but lacks manners, education, or style.

'Feather in one's cap''

An achievement to be proud of...

"Fly in the ointment"........

A minor irritation that spoils the success or enjoyment of something...:seeingstars:

"A friend in need is a friend indeed"

A person who helps at a difficult time is a person who you can really rely on...

"A place for everything and everything in its place"......


No accumulation of stuff piled here and there. Items put away where they belong. Household neat and organized.

Skeletons In The Closet..............

A secret source of shame, potentially ruinous if exposed, which a person or family makes efforts to conceal...

"A sight for sore eyes".......

A welcome sight; someone or something you are glad to see.

"Sorry Sight"........


A regrettable and unwelcome aspect or feature. Now also used to mean something or someone of untidy appearance.

"A Woman Needs A Man Like A Fish Needs A Bicycle".......






A feminist slogan, humorously expressing the view that a woman can live her life perfectly well without a man.

"Can't Fit A Word In Edgewise.........

A conversation in which another is speaking continually and leaving little opportunity for others.

"According to Hoyle".......


In accord with the highest authority; in accord with a strict set of rules.