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Kätzchen · 07-01-2017, 10:26 AM

.......We're Getting Hitched.......

A couple's way of announcing to friends and family that they're getting married.

homoe · 07-01-2017, 03:22 PM

Feast Or Famine.............

Either too much or too little, too many or too few.

homoe · 07-01-2017, 03:23 PM

Doesn't Amount To A Hill Of Beans....

To be insignificant, to result in nothing.

homoe · 07-01-2017, 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kätzchen

.......We're Getting Hitched.......

A couple's way of announcing to friends and family that they're getting married.

People still get married in this day and age? Who knew!

homoe · 07-01-2017, 04:05 PM

"Breaking Up Housekeeping"...

AN idiom used by the last generation. It did not refer directly to a divorce, but a different type of end to a couple's life together or giving up a home by an individual. The term described the time when elderly folks could no longer maintain their own home.

homoe · 07-01-2017, 08:45 PM

"Champagne Appetite On A Beer Income''

Someone who lives above their means and likes expensive things they can't possibly afford.

Kätzchen · 07-01-2017, 08:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by homoe

"Champagne Appetite On A Beer Income''

Someone who lives above their means and likes expensive things they can't possibly afford.

Would this share any sort of relationship to the episode of the staving squirrel warning???

homoe · 07-02-2017, 07:46 AM

Back to the drawing board

When an attempt fails and it's time to start all over.

homoe · 07-02-2017, 07:47 AM

Barking up the wrong tree

Looking in the wrong place. Accusing the wrong person

homoe · 07-02-2017, 07:48 AM

Cut corners

When something is done badly to save money.

homoe · 07-02-2017, 07:49 AM

Don't give up your day job........

You are not very good at something. You could definitely not do it professionally.

homoe · 07-02-2017, 07:50 AM

Hit the nail on the head.......

Do or say something exactly right

homoe · 07-02-2017, 08:00 AM

Great Minds Think Alike............

Two people thinking like each other.

homoe · 07-02-2017, 08:02 AM

Idle Hands Are The Devil's Workshop

You are more likely to get in trouble if you have nothing to do.

homoe · 07-02-2017, 08:05 AM

In Like Flynn.........

Having quickly or easily gained access as desired.

homoe · 07-02-2017, 08:09 AM

Never Bite The Hand That Feeds You..........

Don't hurt anyone or go against anyone that helps you out.

homoe · 07-02-2017, 08:09 AM

No Dice............

To not agree. To not accept a proposition.

homoe · 07-02-2017, 08:10 AM

On Pins And Needles............

Anxious or nervous, especially in anticipation of something.

homoe · 07-02-2017, 08:12 AM

Rome Was Not Built In A Day.............

If you want something to be completely properly, then its going to take time.

homoe · 07-02-2017, 08:15 AM

Variety Is The Spice Of Life............

The more experiences you try the more exciting life can be.

07-01-2017, 10:26 AM	#241
Kätzchen Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Preferred Pronoun?: She, please. Relationship Status: Attached to my granddaughter and chosen family. Join Date: May 2010 Location: Northwest of Mt Hood ツ Posts: 16,071 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 29,889 Thanked 33,521 Times in 10,647 Posts Rep Power: 21474868	*.......We're Getting Hitched.......* A couple's way of announcing to friends and family that they're getting married. __________________ “Leadership is not a title or a position. Leadership is action and example,” — Senator Corey Booker.

07-01-2017, 03:22 PM	#242
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07-01-2017, 03:23 PM	#243
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	Doesn't Amount To A Hill Of Beans.... To be insignificant, to result in nothing.

07-01-2017, 04:05 PM	#245
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	"Breaking Up Housekeeping"... AN idiom used by the last generation. It did not refer directly to a divorce, but a different type of end to a couple's life together or giving up a home by an individual. The term described the time when elderly folks could no longer maintain their own home.

07-01-2017, 08:45 PM	#246
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	"Champagne Appetite On A Beer Income'' Someone who lives above their means and likes expensive things they can't possibly afford.

07-02-2017, 07:46 AM	#248
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	Back to the drawing board When an attempt fails and it's time to start all over.

07-02-2017, 07:47 AM	#249
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	Barking up the wrong tree Looking in the wrong place. Accusing the wrong person

07-02-2017, 07:48 AM	#250
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	Cut corners When something is done badly to save money.

07-02-2017, 07:49 AM	#251
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 give up your day job........ You are not very good at something. You could definitely not do it professionally.

07-02-2017, 07:50 AM	#252
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 nail on the head....... Do or say something exactly right

07-02-2017, 08:00 AM	#253
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	Great Minds Think Alike............ Two people thinking like each other.

07-02-2017, 08:02 AM	#254
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	Idle Hands Are The Devil's Workshop You are more likely to get in trouble if you have nothing to do.

07-02-2017, 08:05 AM	#255
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	In Like Flynn......... Having quickly or easily gained access as desired.

07-02-2017, 08:09 AM	#256
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	Never Bite The Hand That Feeds You.......... Don't hurt anyone or go against anyone that helps you out.

07-02-2017, 08:09 AM	#257
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 Dice............ To not agree. To not accept a proposition.

07-02-2017, 08:10 AM	#258
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	On Pins And Needles............ Anxious or nervous, especially in anticipation of something.

07-02-2017, 08:12 AM	#259
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	Rome Was Not Built In A Day............. If you want something to be completely properly, then its going to take time.

07-02-2017, 08:15 AM	#260
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	Variety Is The Spice Of Life............ The more experiences you try the more exciting life can be.