"Hold Your Horses".............



Stop what you're doing: often times because you are moving too quickly or not thinking correctly.

"I Could Eat A Horse".................




A phrase used when one is very hungry!

"Never Look A Gift Horse In The Mouth"............

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Said to advise someone not to refuse something good that is being offered out of love and kindness.

"Mrs. Astor's Plush Horse"...............


Ostentatious.




Sidebar:Mrs. William Astor, the leader of New York society at the end of the 19th century, was not one to spare any expense in clothing, furnishings, or other accoutrements of the Good Life.

"You Can Lead A Horse To Water But You Can't Make It Drink It".........






Even favorable circumstances can't force one to do something one doesn't want to. Used to emphasize that you can make it easy for someone to do something, but you cannot force them to do it.

And yes I found a whole page of horse idioms .........:hangloose:

This now concludes the horse section of idioms for the time being at least!

"Fist to cuffs"..................



To come to blows with someone! A fist fight.


Sidebar: The word "fisticuffs" dates back to the early 17th century, combining "fistic" (related to fighting with the fists) and "cuff" which (still) means a punch. Fisty cuffs became fisticuffs.

"Full Of Beans"..........



To be nonsensical. To be very energetic. Sometimes used to relay a person is fibbing. This is similar to "Full of Hot Air" kinda sorta!

Hey, I just LOVE horses and all the horse idioms you found! :)
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I can't believe I forgot this idiom that someone in chat used to always use....
"Stop Beating A Dead Horse"

To continue to focus on something—especially an issue or topic—that is no longer of any use or relevance.

If an argument erupts and it's one that has been previously settled, then the idiom "beating a dead horse" might be said by someone who sees any further discussion on the topic to be meaningless.

"There's The Rub".......................



The meaning of this idiom is 'that's the problem'.

"There's Never A Road Without A Turning"...



No situation in life stays the same forever.

Sidebar: Now again my mother had a somewhat similar idiom she used but it was "There's Never A Road So Long Without A Curve" and her meaning was that tho you're sailing through life without any hardships or obstacles at some point you will without a doubt encounter some!

"Given The Third Degree"...........





If someone is given the third degree, they are put under a great deal of pressure and intimidation to force them to tell the truth about something.

"Throw The Book At Someone"



If you throw the book at someone, you punish them as severely as possible.

Let sleeping dogs, lie.

Don't stir trouble.

"To A T"..............................



If something is done to a T, it is done perfectly.

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


Important work takes time. This expression functions as an injunction or plea for someone to be patient.

"In The Weeds" ...............



If you've ever worked in the restaurant industry you'll know this means completely overwhelmed with diners' orders and unable to keep up with the pace. It also can mean totally immersed or preoccupied with the details or complexities of something.

"Fall Off The Wagon"................


Resort back to any discontinued behavior, usually one that is detrimental in some way.

To resume any previously stopped behavior including boozing, smoking, drug use, overeating, or any other disavowed behavior.

"You Can Catch More Flies With Honey Than You Can With Vinegar"....





You'll get better results by being nice rather than by being nasty!

We say this a lot in my line of work. It usually means someone is looking at a project down to the bacterial level or larvae level.

"Examine With A Fine-Tooth Comb"............




This means of examining something carefully so as not to miss out any details.

" Someone's Achillies Heel".....





This expression refers to a vulnerable area or a weak spot, in an otherwise strong situation, that could cause one's downfall or failure.

"Down In The Dumps"...................




Down in the dumps means in a gloomy unhappy sad or in low spirits. To be in a melancholy mood or in a depressed state of mind. Lacking engagement or enthusiasm.

"Suited And Booted"...............



Suited and booted means formally dressed; well dressed to get ready for something important and big. To wear the best clothes in order to attend an important function.

"Son Of A Gun"...................



Son of a gun means to address someone in an affectionate way, to address someone in a jocular or appreciative manner.
Also an expression said when totally surprised or shocked by something!

"Icing On The Cake"....................




Icing on the cake or frosting on the cake means when something good is added to another good thing that you already have.

"Great Minds Think Alike".....................




Great minds think alike meaning thoughts of very intelligent people are similar to each other! Meaning sometimes intelligent people come up with the same ideas at the same time.

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




Curiosity killed the cat meaning too much curiosity can lead to dangerous situations; being too inquisitive can get you into trouble. A prying nature can be harmful.

" It's All Greek To Me"............




Meaning used to convey that you cannot understand what is being said or written; something meaningless and incomprehensible to you. Something you just can't get a grasp on.

"Caught with your pants down " lololol

Oh Dear...........:seeingstars:

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:tea: you need to talk about it ?lol

It's nice to see you're feisty as ever.........LOL

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I woke up like this lol

"As Nice As Ninepence"..............






As nice as ninepence meaning a place that is very well organized. neat and tidy looking. In good order and neat.

"Chew The Fat"....................




Chew the fat meaning to have friendly banter for hours on end; a long and informal conversation with someone. Speak with friends at leisure.

I feel sorry for little man and the girls then.............:giggle:

"Park Yourself"....................


Grab a seat. If someone tells you to park yourself they want you to sit down!

"Red Letter Day".............




A day of significance; an important occasion. A day of remembrance or a memorable day of an special occasion.