You Know That Saying ... (T/F?)

Gemme · 07-07-2017, 05:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by homoe

'A blow with a word strikes deeper than a blow with a sword".....

I think both blows would be equally painful.........

Also, 'the pen is mightier than the sword'.

Kätzchen · 07-07-2017, 10:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gemme

Also, 'the pen is mightier than the sword'.

A former romantic interest in my life, who owned horses, used to say, "There's Nothing Like A Swift Kick Up Side The Head." He wasn't much for mincing words.

Thanks for your post Gemme!

homoe · 07-07-2017, 02:59 PM

"No Good Deed Goes Unpunished"....

Sometimes this is true, other times, not so much!

Kätzchen · 07-07-2017, 04:16 PM

..... Tongue in Cheek.....

Generally understood as an expression of humorous thought, but is often used in a way to tip toe around a serious subject or social taboo.

Sidebar: by far, this holds up as mostly true. It's a useful tool as an proverbial Ice Breaker....

homoe · 07-07-2017, 04:23 PM

"Walking On Eggshells"............

To be overly careful in dealing with a person or situation. To try very hard not to upset someone or something.

homoe · 07-07-2017, 04:29 PM

Beggars Can't Be Choosers"..................

Poor person cannot complain about something they get for free.

homoe · 07-07-2017, 05:04 PM

"Burn your bridges".......

Doing something that prevents you from ever returning to a place.

07-07-2017, 04:16 PM	#4
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07-07-2017, 02:59 PM	#3
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07-07-2017, 04:23 PM	#5
homoe Practically Lives Here How Do You Identify?: Butch Relationship Status: ..... Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: 30 minute ferry ride from Seattle Posts: 38,565 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 20,811 Thanked 33,550 Times in 14,914 Posts Rep Power: 21474890	"Walking On Eggshells"............ To be overly careful in dealing with a person or situation. To try very hard not to upset someone or something.

07-07-2017, 04:29 PM	#6
homoe Practically Lives Here How Do You Identify?: Butch Relationship Status: ..... Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: 30 minute ferry ride from Seattle Posts: 38,565 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 20,811 Thanked 33,550 Times in 14,914 Posts Rep Power: 21474890	Beggars Can't Be Choosers".................. Poor person cannot complain about something they get for free.

07-07-2017, 05:04 PM	#7
homoe Practically Lives Here How Do You Identify?: Butch Relationship Status: ..... Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: 30 minute ferry ride from Seattle Posts: 38,565 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 20,811 Thanked 33,550 Times in 14,914 Posts Rep Power: 21474890	"Burn your bridges"....... Doing something that prevents you from ever returning to a place.