Like Two Peas In A Pod..........

So similar as to be indistinguishable or nearly so.

"Putting One's Two Cents Worth In".............

An individual's opinion...

"Turn The Tables".........

Reverse the positions of adversaries. The phrases is often used when the weaker position subsequently becomes dominant.

"Trip The Light Fantastic".................



To dance, especially in an imaginative or 'fantastic' manner

"Proof Is In The Pudding"...........


The real value of something can be judged only from practical experience or results and not from appearance or theory.

"Short End Of The Stick"............

To get the short end of the stick is to come off worst in a bargain or contest.

"The Pot Calling The Kettle Black"..........

The notion that a criticism that a person makes of another could equally well apply to themselves.

"The Love That Dare Not Speak Its Name"....................



A reference to homosexual love,

"A Hair Of The Dog That Bite You".............

A small measure of drink, intended to cure a hangover.........

"Heebie-Jeebies"................

A feeling of anxiety, apprehension...............

"Jury Is Still Out"...............

Judgement nor decision has yet been finalized on a particular matter.

"Talk Through One's Hat"........

Talk nonsense; especially on a subject that one professes to be knowledgeable about but in fact is ignorant of

Mark Granovetter, Sociologist from University of California -Stanford, developed the sociological concept of "Weakest Link" which is a bedrock concept used in interdisciplinary ways among fields of study (Communication, Psychology, Social Psychology, etc).

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark...er?wprov=sfla1

"Take Umbrage"............

To be displeased or offended by the actions of what another has said or done.

"Strike While The Iron Is Hot".........

To seize and act fast when an opportunity arises...........

For the most part, this expression holds true EXCEPT when another person does not know all the facts about any particular situation. It's definitely not wise to assume one is in possession of all the facts because there's ALWAYS the proverbial "Ace up one's sleeve." And, just because one chooses to not speak publicly about any some such perceived "skeleton in the closet " does not always mean it's a 'skeleton' that brings shame upon the person or people affected by the so-called "skeleton in the closet."

....... :) .......

...... *Amen*......

OR --- as I prefer to say, due to my heavier than usual study of communication (organizational, human, interpersonal or family or law or social media --- to name a few categories of specialty studies), people often leave clues to any sort of thought process or motive or intent via the way the communicate x, y or z types of things.

And, sometimes it's the way a person perceives their own reality. Perception is key toward understanding. Sometimes reality is far better than what one could possibly imagine.

This is a favorite expression I use often.....I think it's wise to have and cultivate an expansive repertoire of talent, logic, "tools of the trade" in order to be able to adapt or adopt at any given moment. Having the ability to do such a thing is valuable, if not life saving.

I love this expression too. Under the right conditions, I'm known to "wear my heart on my sleeve".......

Game Changer (another valuable tool in the trade....)

.....On A Lighter Note .....

Is an expression used when attempting to steer a communication or thought process to safer territory.....

I'll safely assume he has no association with the game show then......:giggle:

Once, I heard this saying related to the Hoyle playing card people who were thought to be the utmost authority on rules!

:giggle: :blush: :giggle: :blush: :giggle:

I knoweth nothing about any game show on TV
(That's your sovereign domain)

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