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

cathexis · 11-12-2017, 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by homoe

Well we're both lucky then actually! I'm a stone's throw from a ferry that'll carry me over to Seattle in less than 30 minutes.....

However, being this close to Canada does not mean I'm anywhere near a city. A city is "a world away (3 hrs. Interstate 1 hr, away)."

"a world away" = very far

homoe · 11-12-2017, 03:55 PM

"To Cry Over Spilled Milk".............

It's useless to worry about things that have already happened and cannot be changed.

homoe · 11-12-2017, 04:00 PM

"It's Not All It's Cracked Up To Be"...........

Failing to meet expectations; not being as good as people say.

homoe · 11-12-2017, 04:07 PM

"Nip It In The Bud"......................

To stop something at an early stage. Stop something before it has a chance to snow ball. To stop, cease, or prevent something at the beginning or early phase, before it becomes too difficult or unmanageable.

homoe · 11-12-2017, 04:42 PM

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

That is final; the issue is settled or completed!

Kätzchen · 11-12-2017, 04:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by homoe

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

That is final; the issue is settled or completed!

hee hee

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

homoe · 11-13-2017, 10:53 AM

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

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

Kätzchen · 11-12-2017, 04:49 PM

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.

11-12-2017, 04:49 PM	#8
Kätzchen Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Preferred Pronoun?: She, please. Relationship Status: Attached to my granddaughter & chosen friends and family.. Join Date: May 2010 Location: Enjoying life @ home ツ Posts: 16,111 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 29,657 Thanked 33,538 Times in 10,659 Posts Rep Power: 21474868	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. __________________ “If you’re ever in doubt choose yourself,” — thehannahcollective.

11-12-2017, 03:55 PM	#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 Cry Over Spilled Milk"............. It's useless to worry about things that have already happened and cannot be changed.

11-12-2017, 04:00 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 33,549 Times in 14,914 Posts Rep Power: 21474889	"It's Not All It's Cracked Up To Be"........... Failing to meet expectations; not being as good as people say.

11-12-2017, 04:07 PM	#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	"Nip It In The Bud"...................... To stop something at an early stage. Stop something before it has a chance to snow ball. To stop, cease, or prevent something at the beginning or early phase, before it becomes too difficult or unmanageable.

11-12-2017, 04:42 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 33,549 Times in 14,914 Posts Rep Power: 21474889	"And That's That".................. That is final; the issue is settled or completed!

11-13-2017, 10:53 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	"Close But No Cigar"............. Coming close to a successful outcome only to fall short at the end.