You Know That Saying ... (T/F?) - Page 57

C0LLETTE · 11-04-2017, 09:18 AM

" Hello---ooooo!"

In this form "hello" a greeting becomes an insult implying that you're too dumb to understand what's been said.

homoe · 11-04-2017, 09:23 AM

"In A Nutshell"...............

To summarize or describe something in only a few words. In summary; concisely.

Sidebar: The phrase originated from the Roman writer Pliny, who in 77 AD (?) described a copy of Homer's Iliad was in such a tiny hand that it could fit into the shell of a nut.Dec 31, 2014

homoe · 11-04-2017, 10:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by C0LLETTE

" Hello---ooooo!"

In this form "hello" a greeting becomes an insult implying that you're too dumb to understand what's been said.

I LOVE LOVE LOVE using this especially in written form, then I can Capitalize all the letters and put a space between them for emphasis's..

homoe · 11-05-2017, 05:00 AM

"A Race To The Finish Line"......................

To finish, complete, or leave (something) at a successful, impressive, or climactic point; to beat someone else at a completed task.

homoe · 11-05-2017, 05:03 AM

"The Jig Is Up"................

The plan or scheme has been discovered and/or thwarted; the game, trick, or deception is at an end.

homoe · 11-05-2017, 05:07 AM

"In The Home Stretch"...............

Meaning in the last stages of a task or process.

homoe · 11-06-2017, 06:46 AM

"Putting The Cart Before The Horse"...........

To do things out of the proper order. Reverse the accepted or logical order of the way things are usually done.

homoe · 11-06-2017, 06:57 AM

"Walking On Eggshells"...................

To be overly careful in dealing with a person or situation because they get angry or offended very easily; to try very hard not to upset someone or something. To be careful and sensitive, in handling very sensitive matters.

homoe · 11-06-2017, 07:01 AM

"One Hand Tied Behind Your Back"......................

Meaning you are able to do something easily.

Kätzchen · 11-06-2017, 10:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kätzchen

"Red sky in morning, sailor take warning;
Red sky at night, sailor's delight," ~ Sailor's Proverb.

For the most part, I think this saying is true. But I've seen some awesome sunrise's in startling shades of pinks or reds, yet the day remains exceptionally beautiful. I think what the saying infers is that we remain aware of our surroundings. I think an added caveat would be that anything is possible, so enjoy life, be cognizant of our present state of mind, and cherish our delights.

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New fun & fluff game:

A) List an colloquial saying; and then,
B) state whether you think it's true or false and then state why you think it's true or false.
C) Have fun, enjoy! : )

This is my favorite colloquial saying, the Sailor's Proverb:

Red sky in morning, Sailor take warning.
Red sky at night, Sailor's delight.

cathexis · 11-06-2017, 12:15 PM

Better safe, than sorry. (one of my favorite sayings)

Definitely true.

Is this how we play now? Just checking.

homoe · 11-06-2017, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cathexis

Better safe, than sorry. (one of my favorite sayings)

Definitely true.

Is this how we play now? Just checking.

Yup, and often times I don't even answer if it's true or false........

homoe · 11-06-2017, 04:43 PM

"Be-careful What You Wish For, You Just Might Get It"...........

If you get things that you desire, there may be unforeseen and unpleasant consequences.

This can also be a double edge sword meaning if you wish for something if the wish is granted you may regret getting it after all in the long run.

homoe · 11-06-2017, 07:38 PM

"Sweep Something Under The Rug/Carpet"...............

Meaning to hide something damaging or unpleasant and try to keep it secret.

homoe · 11-07-2017, 08:06 AM

"Cry Wolf"...................

Calling for help when you really don't need it!

homoe · 11-07-2017, 08:09 AM

"Shape Up Or Ship Out"...................

Meaning to start performing better or leave.

homoe · 11-07-2017, 08:11 AM

"Go Down In Flames".........................

Meaning to end or fail suddenly and spectacularly!

homoe · 11-07-2017, 08:13 AM

"Sell Someone Out" "Sold Someone Out"................

Meaning to snitch on someone, or let their secret out.

homoe · 11-07-2017, 08:24 AM

"To Be Tickled Pink".............

Meaning to be excited and happy!

homoe · 11-07-2017, 08:29 AM

"A Baker's Dozen".................

Thirteen.

Sidebar: It's widely believed that this phrase originated from the practice of medieval English bakers giving an extra loaf when selling a dozen in order to avoid being penalized for selling short weight. This is an attractive story and, unlike many that inhabit the folk memory, it appears to be substantially true.

11-04-2017, 09:18 AM	#1121
C0LLETTE Practically Lives Here How Do You Identify?: Depends on the day. Preferred Pronoun?: "I" and "we" Relationship Status: Very good. Thank you for asking. Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Canada Posts: 11,501 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 16,676 Thanked 15,174 Times in 4,340 Posts Rep Power: 21474860	" Hello---ooooo!" In this form "hello" a greeting becomes an insult implying that you're too dumb to understand what's been said. __________________ ______________________________ ______________________________

11-04-2017, 09:23 AM	#1122
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 A Nutshell"............... To summarize or describe something in only a few words. In summary; concisely. Sidebar: The phrase originated from the Roman writer Pliny, who in 77 AD (?) described a copy of Homer's Iliad was in such a tiny hand that it could fit into the shell of a nut.Dec 31, 2014

11-05-2017, 05:00 AM	#1124
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	"A Race To The Finish Line"...................... To finish, complete, or leave (something) at a successful, impressive, or climactic point; to beat someone else at a completed task.

11-05-2017, 05:03 AM	#1125
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	"The Jig Is Up"................ The plan or scheme has been discovered and/or thwarted; the game, trick, or deception is at an end.

11-05-2017, 05:07 AM	#1126
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 The Home Stretch"............... Meaning in the last stages of a task or process.

11-06-2017, 06:46 AM	#1127
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	"Putting The Cart Before The Horse"........... To do things out of the proper order. Reverse the accepted or logical order of the way things are usually done.

11-06-2017, 06:57 AM	#1128
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	"Walking On Eggshells"................... To be overly careful in dealing with a person or situation because they get angry or offended very easily; to try very hard not to upset someone or something. To be careful and sensitive, in handling very sensitive matters.

11-06-2017, 07:01 AM	#1129
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	"One Hand Tied Behind Your Back"...................... Meaning you are able to do something easily.

11-06-2017, 12:15 PM	#1131
cathexis Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Trotskyist, Anarcho-syndicalist Preferred Pronoun?: They, Them, Their, Sir Bitch Relationship Status: open Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Great White North! Posts: 4,332 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 16,812 Thanked 4,706 Times in 1,604 Posts Rep Power: 21474849	Better safe, than sorry. (one of my favorite sayings) Definitely true. Is this how we play now? Just checking.

11-06-2017, 04:43 PM	#1133
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	"Be-careful What You Wish For, You Just Might Get It"........... If you get things that you desire, there may be unforeseen and unpleasant consequences. This can also be a double edge sword meaning if you wish for something if the wish is granted you may regret getting it after all in the long run.

11-06-2017, 07:38 PM	#1134
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	"Sweep Something Under The Rug/Carpet"............... Meaning to hide something damaging or unpleasant and try to keep it secret.

11-07-2017, 08:06 AM	#1135
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	"Cry Wolf"................... Calling for help when you really don't need it!

11-07-2017, 08:09 AM	#1136
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	"Shape Up Or Ship Out"................... Meaning to start performing better or leave.

11-07-2017, 08:11 AM	#1137
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	"Go Down In Flames"......................... Meaning to end or fail suddenly and spectacularly!

11-07-2017, 08:13 AM	#1138
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	"Sell Someone Out" "Sold Someone Out"................ Meaning to snitch on someone, or let their secret out.

11-07-2017, 08:24 AM	#1139
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 Be Tickled Pink"............. Meaning to be excited and happy!

11-07-2017, 08:29 AM	#1140
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	"A Baker's Dozen"................. Thirteen. Sidebar: It's widely believed that this phrase originated from the practice of medieval English bakers giving an extra loaf when selling a dozen in order to avoid being penalized for selling short weight. This is an attractive story and, unlike many that inhabit the folk memory, it appears to be substantially true.