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

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.

homoe · 03-22-2018, 01:36 PM

"Like Talking To A Brick Wall"...........

Is a phrase used to sarcastically explain that the person you are talking to is not listening or is so dumb that they don't understand.

Kätzchen · 03-23-2018, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by homoe

"Like Talking To A Brick Wall"...........

Is a phrase used to sarcastically explain that the person you are talking to is not listening or is so dumb that they don't understand.

The Brick Wall idiom reminded me of the sketch by Gary Larson....

03-19-2018, 02:14 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 33,549 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	#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	"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	#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	Not Give Someone The Time Of Day"................ To completely ignore, disregard, or be unfriendly toward someone.

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

03-20-2018, 09:55 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	"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	#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 33,549 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	#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 33,549 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	#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 33,549 Times in 14,914 Posts Rep Power: 21474889	"Once Bitten, Twice Shy"........... An unpleasant experience induces caution.

03-22-2018, 01:36 PM	#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 33,549 Times in 14,914 Posts Rep Power: 21474889	"Like Talking To A Brick Wall"........... Is a phrase used to sarcastically explain that the person you are talking to is not listening or is so dumb that they don't understand.