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

homoe · 11-10-2017, 09:15 AM

"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.

homoe · 11-10-2017, 09:57 AM

"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.

homoe · 11-10-2017, 07:56 PM

"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!

Chad · 11-10-2017, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by homoe

"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.

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.

homoe · 11-10-2017, 08:21 PM

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

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

homoe · 11-10-2017, 08:24 PM

" 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.

homoe · 11-11-2017, 04:10 AM

"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.

homoe · 11-11-2017, 04:21 AM

"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.

homoe · 11-11-2017, 04:26 AM

"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!

11-10-2017, 09:15 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 33,548 Times in 14,914 Posts Rep Power: 21474890	"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.

11-10-2017, 09:57 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 33,548 Times in 14,914 Posts Rep Power: 21474890	"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.

11-10-2017, 07:56 PM	#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 33,548 Times in 14,914 Posts Rep Power: 21474890	"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!

11-10-2017, 08:21 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 33,548 Times in 14,914 Posts Rep Power: 21474890	"Examine With A Fine-Tooth Comb"............ This means of examining something carefully so as not to miss out any details.

11-10-2017, 08:24 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 33,548 Times in 14,914 Posts Rep Power: 21474890	" 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.

11-11-2017, 04:10 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 33,548 Times in 14,914 Posts Rep Power: 21474890	"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.

11-11-2017, 04:21 AM	#8
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 33,548 Times in 14,914 Posts Rep Power: 21474890	"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.

11-11-2017, 04:26 AM	#9
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 33,548 Times in 14,914 Posts Rep Power: 21474890	"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!