"And That's That"..................






That is final; the issue is settled or completed!

In The Twinkling of an Eye

According to Saint Paul, in his letter to the people of Corinth, he spoke these words:

"We shall all be changed, in the last moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the sound of the last trumpet," ~ 1st Corinthians 15, verse 52 (New King James Version of The Bible).


This idiom is of Hebrew origin. Using this particular phrase basically implies that something happens in rapid succession, in very fast terms, faster than the blink of an eye.

hee hee :giggle: ...... when I hear this idiom, the first thing I think of is Bugs Bunny saying.... "That's all folks!" :jester:

"Close But No Cigar".............




Coming close to a successful outcome only to fall short at the end.

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lol homoe only you !!! it sounds like an AUNT BEE expression :))) runs and ducks

"In Cahoots"......................



Cahoot is used almost exclusively in the phrase "in cahoots," which means "in an alliance or partnership." In most contexts, it describes the conspiring activity of people up to no good.

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




It's an American English idiom meaning "beware of unguarded talk". Don't talk carelessly because you don't know who is listening. Running off at the mouth about something or someone and someone else overhearing could lead to one's downfall and demise!

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or they shouldn't twerk dance either lol:blush:

"A Shot In The Dark"...................


An attempt to guess something when you have no information or knowledge about the subject and therefore cannot possibly know what the answer is.
An estimate with very little or no assurance as to its accuracy.

"Opportunity Knocks But Only Once",,,,,,,,,


A lucky chance; a set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something.
You will only have one chance to do something important or profitable.

I think this is false.........................

From your lips to god's ears

"It Ain't Over Till The Fat Lady Sings"....................





It means that one should not presume to know the outcome of an event which is still in progress.

this expression says a lot


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"Like A Bull In A China Shop".................



One who is aggressive and clumsy in a situation that requires delicacy and care.

"Hit Or Miss".....................





The definition of hit or miss is a term used to describe something that might be good sometimes and bad others, especially when you cannot predict when it will be good or bad.

Easy Like an Sunday Morning (Lionel Richie).

This particular turn of phrase means exactly what it means :giggle:

You know.....easy, easy like an Sunday morning....

--- sleep in, no fixing breakfast but going out for brunch, then maybe even go for a long drive or just spend time together enjoying the moment..... Easy, right??? :stillheart:

"Going To Hell In A Hand Basket"....................


Heading for trouble! Rapidly deteriorating - on course for disaster.


Sidebar: The expression might possibly have been inspired by the heads of decapitated prisoners falling or being dumped into hand baskets or handcarts.

"If The Shoe Fits"......................


Simmer down femmes this is not in any way, shape, or form about shoe shopping! Butches too, I know we love our shoes/boots as well...:hangloose:

When an unflattering remark applies to you, you should accept it if it's true!

"No Flies On You"..................




It's a compliment you give someone to acknowledge how smart they are or how fast they are on the uptake!

"Having A Few Irons In The Fire"...............






To be involved with many activities or jobs at the same time. To make certain that there are always several possibilities available.

"I Beg To Disagree".........



A very nice and politely way of saying.....I disagree with you.

"He Puts His Pants On One Leg At A Time...............




Someone being spoken of or referred to is just an ordinary human being. Used especially in reference to someone who is of an elevated social status, such as a celebrity, star athlete, member of royalty, etc.

"To Pay The Piper"...................





To face, accept, or suffer repercussions for one's actions or words, especially that would be expected to incur punishment.

"Face The Music"..................






Meaning to receive punishment; to accept the unpleasant results of one's actions or deeds.

"To Beat The Band".............




Very briskly; very fast.

"To Cut Up".....................


To joke or kid around. Having fun.

"Up To One's Old Tricks"..................



Doing things that one was known for doing in the past, especially deceitful or mischievous behavior.

"Laughter Is The Best Medicine"...................



It is widely believed that laughter decreases stress hormones and increases immune cells and infection-fighting antibodies, thus improving your resistance to disease. Laughter triggers the release of endorphin, the body's natural feel-good chemicals. Endorphin's promote an overall sense of well-being and can even temporarily relieve pain.

"Burst Someone's Bubble"...............





To ruin someone's happy moment or mood, usually by telling them disappointing news or information.

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that expression seems so Dobbie Gillis lolol

To cut something (like lights) on or off.


Primarily Southern slang for turning something on or off.

It ain't a thing.

Telling someone something they did, was not a diss to you (did not offend you).

"Not My Cup Of Tea".........................





Something that a person just does not like!

"Don't put all your eggs in one basket."

"Don't Rain On My Parade"......(Similar to Burst Your Bubble)






Don't bring someone down when they are enjoying something or someone.

"Between A Rock And A Hard Place".............




In a situation where one is faced with two equally difficult alternatives.

"It's down the road a piece" or "a fer piece"


Meaning that it's a fairly long way down the road, not a short distance.

"Doesn't Have Both Oars In The Water"......




This is an expression used to describe someone that is thought to be slow or crazy, or just not all there.

"Rules The Roost".




To dominate; to be in charge:

"Doesn't Have A Leg To Stand On"...............




To have no evidence, support, or justification for one's argument or actions.