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

homoe · 03-19-2018, 01:20 PM

"Hell Hath No Fury Like A Woman Scorned"..........

A woman who has been rejected can be ferociously angry and vindictive.To refer to somebody, usually a woman, who has reacted very angrily to the fact that her partner/ lover has been unfaithful.

homoe · 03-19-2018, 02:05 PM

"Speak Of The Devil!...........

This expression is used when the person you have just been talking about arrives.

homoe · 03-19-2018, 02:14 PM

"Old Stamping Grounds".............

A favorite place where one used to frequent; a location where one used to spend a lot of time.

homoe · 03-19-2018, 02:19 PM

"Time Heals All Wounds"........

Emotional pain lessens over time. With time, things get better.

Somewhat true but ALL wounds? I doubt it!

homoe · 03-19-2018, 02:22 PM

Not Give Someone The Time Of Day"................

To completely ignore, disregard, or be unfriendly toward someone.

homoe · 03-19-2018, 02:25 PM

"Hit The Big Time".................

To become very famous or successful.

Gayandgray · 03-19-2018, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by homoe

"Time Heals All Wounds"........

Emotional pain lessens over time. With time, things get better.

Somewhat true but ALL wounds? I doubt it!

I’m wondering about this myself.....

Gemme · 03-19-2018, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by homoe

"Madder Than A Wet Hen". ....

Describing someone who is raging mad. When hens are wet, they are mad. In fact, they are livid.

having NEVER seen a wet hen, I don't know if this is true or not!

The last one's just because it's cute.

homoe · 03-20-2018, 09:55 AM

"Fish Or Cut Bait"................

Stop vacillating and act on something or disengage from it. Either proceed with an activity or abandon it completely.

homoe · 03-20-2018, 10:58 AM

"Don't Let The Grass Grow Under Your Feet"...

Act now, don't delay. Do not waste time: do something immediately.

homoe · 03-20-2018, 11:50 AM

"Bird In The Hand Is Worth Two In The Bush".......

A sure thing is better than an maybe!

homoe · 03-22-2018, 11:57 AM

"Once Bitten, Twice Shy"...........

An unpleasant experience induces caution.

03-19-2018, 01:20 PM	#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: 21474889	"Hell Hath No Fury Like A Woman Scorned".......... A woman who has been rejected can be ferociously angry and vindictive.To refer to somebody, usually a woman, who has reacted very angrily to the fact that her partner/ lover has been unfaithful.

03-19-2018, 02:05 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 33,548 Times in 14,914 Posts Rep Power: 21474889	"Speak Of The Devil!........... This expression is used when the person you have just been talking about arrives.

03-19-2018, 02:14 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: 21474889	"Old Stamping Grounds"............. A favorite place where one used to frequent; a location where one used to spend a lot of time.

03-19-2018, 02:19 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 33,548 Times in 14,914 Posts Rep Power: 21474889	"Time Heals All Wounds"........ Emotional pain lessens over time. With time, things get better. Somewhat true but ALL wounds? I doubt it!

03-19-2018, 02:22 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: 21474889	Not Give Someone The Time Of Day"................ To completely ignore, disregard, or be unfriendly toward someone.

03-19-2018, 02:25 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: 21474889	"Hit The Big Time"................. To become very famous or successful.

03-20-2018, 09:55 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: 21474889	"Fish Or Cut Bait"................ Stop vacillating and act on something or disengage from it. Either proceed with an activity or abandon it completely.

03-20-2018, 10:58 AM	#10
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: 21474889	"Don't Let The Grass Grow Under Your Feet"... Act now, don't delay. Do not waste time: do something immediately.

03-20-2018, 11:50 AM	#11
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: 21474889	"Bird In The Hand Is Worth Two In The Bush"....... A sure thing is better than an maybe!

03-22-2018, 11:57 AM	#12
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: 21474889	"Once Bitten, Twice Shy"........... An unpleasant experience induces caution.