" It's My Home Away From Home"..........


Somewhere you are as comfortable as you are in your own home.

"Drive Something Home"...........


To repeat a point until it is clearly understood.

"A song and dance".................


To avoid answering a specific question. To create a fuss.

"Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained" ....



Without taking risks, you can’t expect to achieve anything!

SO True.....:hangloose:

A New Lease On Life" ............


To become more energetic than you were previously. Gain a different perspective!

This is true for me. If someone feeds me really good food then it is hard to get rid of me. Haha!

I agree with this. Take a chance if you fail then you fail get up dust off and try something completely different.

"What Am I, Chopped Liver"?.............



A rhetorical question used by a person who feels they are being given less attention or consideration than someone else.

Proverbs 16: verses 18-19 (King James Version)
 

Pride Goeth Before The Fall

This idiom is an adaptation from a well known source, The King James Version (KJV) of The Bible.

What this saying means is that people who are over-confident or arrogant are most likely to fall from.social grace.

BUT, because this saying is adapted from the Proverbs 16: 18-19, here is the entire correct version of this particular biblical scripture:

Quote:

"VERSE 18: Pride goeth before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall. VERSE 19: Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud." --- Proverbs 16: 18-19.

I can think of many people over my life time, people of celebrity status or just every day ordinary people, who've been power hungry, arrogant, mean-hearted or mean-spirited, and so over-confident, that you hear their pride like nails screeching across a chalkboard. These are the types of troubled personalities that this proverb describes.

"It's hotter than a Firecracker on the 4th of July "

Meaning.... it's hotter than 'Blue Blazes' (the weather) .... or .... that you've got a really hot woman in your life. :blush: :eyebat:

"Rule of thumb"..............


An approximation; a suggested method or guidelines. A general principle developed through experiential rather than scientific means.


Origin 1782:The 'rule of thumb' has been said to derive from the belief that English law allowed a man to beat his wife with a stick so long as it is was no thicker than his thumb.

"Where The Rubber Meets The Road"...



Meaning that this is the most important point for something, the moment of truth. Where the practical reality or crucial test is.

It's now or never

This idiomatic phrase, inspired by a song sung by Elvis, is often said when a counter proposal is offered.

"Pass The Smell Test"...............


An informal method for determining whether something is authentic, credible, or ethical, by using one's common sense or sense of propriety.

"The Mailman Doesn't Take His Bag For A Walk On His Day Off"............





Meaning, when one takes a break or day off from their regular routine, one should not do something that would normally be included in that routine!



When I was a kid, I remember whenever my mom was going someplace by herself, I'd ask if I could go with her, she'd ALWAYS say that to me.....:eyebrow:

"The grass is always greener on the other side"...



Other people’s situations always seem superior to one’s own.

"Nip it in the bud"..........

To put an end to something before it has the chance to grow out of hand and into a problem.

“Eat your heart out” ...........




An expression used to tell someone you think they will experience jealousy, regret, or anguish

'To have your heart in the right place"




To be well intentioned.

“Have a heart”.....




Show some pity. Try and be sympathetic.

Your mom is an very very astute thinker, homoe. I really like her way of making sense of life in very articulate ways. I like your mom, very much. :balloon:

I hear Jerry Lewis saying this to his Rat Pack pals.... Sinatra, Martin, and Sammy Davis Jr....and I believe Joey... (can't remember his last name) :balloon:

It's a Thin Line Between Love and Hate (1971)

This idiomatic phrase finds its roots, sunk deeply into the ground and within the lyrics of a very popular soul song, covered by The Pretenders, Annie Lennox and H Town; but was first recorded and written by members of the soul group called The Persuaders.

The idiom meaning succinctly articulates a particular truth about two emotions (Love and Hate). It's hard to tell if there's really any difference between the two outcomes either emotion is capable of producing. It's obvious to most people where the line is drawn. But, I consider this expression to be mostly true. And, as well, I like very much the song and the idiomatic turn of phrase.

Yes either that OR I could of been a handful as a child............:giggle:

All of my children, my daughter AND both of my sons, kept me so terribly busy. Particularly my sons. So, I totally know exactly what you speak of: I think it was a fairly good thing, that I could adapt quickly and have lots of experience on my side, with acting quickly and being on my toes, right??? :giggle: :eyebat: :blush:

Joey Bishop?

"A Fish Rots From The Head Down"..................



When an organization or state fails, it is the leadership that is the root cause.

Well I don't know nothin about fishing or camping or birthing babies, but this sounds about right........
so I say true!

OMG, Yesh. See, you help me so much and thanks for helping me to remember Joey's last name!!!!!

***** you're the sweetest, thank you homoe *****

......... :hk28: .........

I would say I was taught to help the elderly Miss Katz, but I know I'm older than you...........:giggle:

Oooooh, thanks for reminding me of a quote I came upon today, from my belated birthday gift, the It's All In Your Head box of positive thoughts ........

"If you're trying to act your age, then you're just acting, not living. Forger the date on your birth certificate. How old would you be if you had no idea how old you were?" -- No Citation Given (unknown).

I'm guessing we are relatively the same age :giggle:

:eyebat: :balloon: :blush:

I would say I've got about 7 or 8 years on you Miss Katz, but who's counting!

Proverb..


"If you can be patient in one moment of anger, you will escape one thousand days of sorrow".

"Opposites Attract"...............


Meaning people who are very different from each other are often attracted to each other.

I can ONLY speak for myself but for me this is VERY true!

"Cat’s Pyjamas".......


An excellent person or thing – of the highest quality.

"Have the Heebie Jeebiess" ...............



To be in a state of nervousness. To be worked up and in a dither about some matter!

The Bee's Knees

Someone who is outstanding, beyond compare, super wonderful, at their height of excellence (this idiom was very popular during the 1920s, much like the idiom "The Cat's Pyjamas").

"Tip of the iceberg"..........




The small visible part of a much large problem.

"That's a horse of a different color".....



A situation or a subject that is different from what you had first thought.To point out difference rather than likeness.

"Truer Words Were Never Spoken"......................





Meaning when you strongly agree with what the other person has just said.