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

homoe · 07-22-2017, 10:23 AM

"Always Darkest Before The Dawn"........

Proverb meaning when things are extremely bad, it may signal that they are about to get much better.

homoe · 07-22-2017, 10:37 AM

"To Be Smitten"..........

Meaning being strongly influenced by or feelings of affection for someone!

homoe · 07-22-2017, 10:39 AM

"Patience Is A Virtue".......................

Meaning the ability to accept delay, suffering, or annoyance without complaining or becoming angry.

homoe · 07-22-2017, 10:46 AM

"Everything In Moderation"............

Said to advise someone that it is best not to go overboard or overdo a particular thing.

Sidebar:Oscar Wilde quote “Everything in moderation, including moderation.”

homoe · 07-22-2017, 10:52 AM

"Let The Chips Fall Where They May"............

Originally this idiom came from the world of logging. When you chop down a tree using an axe, every time you hit the tree, pieces of wood (chips) scattered.

Currently meaning is to allow events to unfold naturally; to accept what occurs without prejudice, worry, or regret.

homoe · 07-22-2017, 11:01 AM

"It Is What It Is".......... (what the hell else would it be!!!)

An idiomatic phrase, indicating the immutable nature of an object or circumstance. This is commonly used in American culture as a response of acceptance to something so why go on about it and make yourself feel worse!

If I may just interject .....this idiom irritates me to no end! Why I even posted it is beyond me ....

homoe · 07-22-2017, 11:08 AM

"No Problem"...............

Another relatively new idiom used mainly by the younger crowd meaning a

casual "you're welcome." As in "there's no need for thanks, it wasn't a hassle."

I totally get this one but I often see older folks writing in to Dear Abby bitching about not getting a 'proper' thank you!

07-22-2017, 10:23 AM	#1
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 33,549 Times in 14,914 Posts Rep Power: 21474889	"Always Darkest Before The Dawn"........ Proverb meaning when things are extremely bad, it may signal that they are about to get much better.

07-22-2017, 10:37 AM	#2
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 33,549 Times in 14,914 Posts Rep Power: 21474889	"To Be Smitten".......... Meaning being strongly influenced by or feelings of affection for someone!

07-22-2017, 10:39 AM	#3
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 33,549 Times in 14,914 Posts Rep Power: 21474889	"Patience Is A Virtue"....................... Meaning the ability to accept delay, suffering, or annoyance without complaining or becoming angry.

07-22-2017, 10:46 AM	#4
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 33,549 Times in 14,914 Posts Rep Power: 21474889	"Everything In Moderation"............ Said to advise someone that it is best not to go overboard or overdo a particular thing. Sidebar:Oscar Wilde quote “Everything in moderation, including moderation.”

07-22-2017, 10:52 AM	#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 33,549 Times in 14,914 Posts Rep Power: 21474889	"Let The Chips Fall Where They May"............ Originally this idiom came from the world of logging. When you chop down a tree using an axe, every time you hit the tree, pieces of wood (chips) scattered. Currently meaning is to allow events to unfold naturally; to accept what occurs without prejudice, worry, or regret.

07-22-2017, 11:01 AM	#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 33,549 Times in 14,914 Posts Rep Power: 21474889	"It Is What It Is".......... (what the hell else would it be!!!) An idiomatic phrase, indicating the immutable nature of an object or circumstance. This is commonly used in American culture as a response of acceptance to something so why go on about it and make yourself feel worse! If I may just interject .....this idiom irritates me to no end! Why I even posted it is beyond me ....

07-22-2017, 11:08 AM	#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 33,549 Times in 14,914 Posts Rep Power: 21474889	"No Problem"............... Another relatively new idiom used mainly by the younger crowd meaning a casual "you're welcome." As in "there's no need for thanks, it wasn't a hassle." I totally get this one but I often see older folks writing in to Dear Abby bitching about not getting a 'proper' thank you!