Idioms Explained
Viewing comments for Chapter 4 "Idioms "Fanstorians explain the backstory of idioms
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Comment from BethShelby
It is fun to learn the origins of these expressions we have used forever. I thought about writing about breaking a leg because that is one I'd always wondered about as well. The source I went to said the that superstitious people believed evil spirits would intervene and cause the opposite of what you said when wished someone good luck on a performancem so people begin wishing to opposite to confuse the spirits and they started telling actors or dancers to breat their leg. I like your version better.
reply by the author on 19-Nov-2021
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It is fun to learn the origins of these expressions we have used forever. I thought about writing about breaking a leg because that is one I'd always wondered about as well. The source I went to said the that superstitious people believed evil spirits would intervene and cause the opposite of what you said when wished someone good luck on a performancem so people begin wishing to opposite to confuse the spirits and they started telling actors or dancers to breat their leg. I like your version better.
Comment Written 18-Nov-2021
reply by the author on 19-Nov-2021
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These idioms can be so funny, can't they? The origins are even better. I can understand how some people way back in the past might be superstitious, fortunately we aren't so much these days. But, saying that, I still won't walk under a ladder, I'll step into the road rather than do it. (And get run over one of these days!!! LOL) Thank you, Beth, for reading mine. I'm glad you enjoyed them. Warm hugs, my friend. Sandra xx
Comment from Janice Canerdy
When I taught high-school English, I had several foreign exchange students. They, of course, had been taught standard English, not slang! I learned quickly to watch my words to keep from blowing their minds. OOPS! I just churned out a common slang expression! LOL! This is an excellent piece. You have explaained some idioms that I did not know the meanigng of.
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2021
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When I taught high-school English, I had several foreign exchange students. They, of course, had been taught standard English, not slang! I learned quickly to watch my words to keep from blowing their minds. OOPS! I just churned out a common slang expression! LOL! This is an excellent piece. You have explaained some idioms that I did not know the meanigng of.
Comment Written 18-Nov-2021
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2021
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Lol, I didn't realise just how often we use idioms in our everyday speach. I loved this one, blowing their minds! Lol. Thanks, Janice, I really enjoyed reading your review! Warm hugs, my friend. :) Sandra xx
Comment from Ric Myworld
After my three-day stint in the hospital, I'm doing my best to catch up on my reading and reviews this morning. Hoping to get out of here today. I apologize for the quickie cookie-cutter review. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2021
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After my three-day stint in the hospital, I'm doing my best to catch up on my reading and reviews this morning. Hoping to get out of here today. I apologize for the quickie cookie-cutter review. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 18-Nov-2021
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2021
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Oh, Ric, why were you in hospital? I hope you are feeling better. Of course you are forgiven the cut and paste, just get yourself well again! Love and hugs, dear friend. :)) Sandra xx
Comment from PoemsOfDD
I enjoyed reading your idiom examples. You've done a good job in researching the origins. I also like the way you have incorporated more than one photo into this idiom story. I have no idea how to do that on FS. I found the - kick the bucket - an interesting explanation. I had heard the saying many times and have even said it myself but never knew its origin. Thank you for sharing these little ditties.
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2021
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I enjoyed reading your idiom examples. You've done a good job in researching the origins. I also like the way you have incorporated more than one photo into this idiom story. I have no idea how to do that on FS. I found the - kick the bucket - an interesting explanation. I had heard the saying many times and have even said it myself but never knew its origin. Thank you for sharing these little ditties.
Comment Written 18-Nov-2021
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2021
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I'm glad you enjoyed the idioms I researched. there are so many to choose from. To put a picture inbetween stanzas is so easy. Find the picture you want, save it to your MS Word docs, or any Docs. (google) Then copy and paste it over. Now to do this and get it to work, you need to have your work put into, 'advanced editor' then put your curser where you want your picture to be, copy the picture, (ctrl and c) then, click 'ctrl and v' to post it in your work, and wallah! there you have it! Let me know how you get on. Thanks so much for reading my idioms. Warm hugs, Sandra x
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Thanks so much for the VERY helpful instructions Sandra. Much appreciated. ~DDxox
Comment from l.raven
Hi Sandra, I didn't even know these were going on...
but they are fun...and interesting to read...
I'll have to back track and catch up on them...
very well done my amazing friend...I love your stories told...and always love your pictures...well done sweet girl...I know Helen will love these...going to bed...
have sweet dreams...and sending bunches and bunches of love your way...God Bless...Linda xxoo
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2021
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Hi Sandra, I didn't even know these were going on...
but they are fun...and interesting to read...
I'll have to back track and catch up on them...
very well done my amazing friend...I love your stories told...and always love your pictures...well done sweet girl...I know Helen will love these...going to bed...
have sweet dreams...and sending bunches and bunches of love your way...God Bless...Linda xxoo
Comment Written 18-Nov-2021
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2021
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They are fun. It's amazing learning where some of them come from, and for why. I'm glad you liked the ones I chose to research, there are thousands out there, I was amazed! Thanks, my sweet friend. Love an hugs! Sandra xx
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always welcome beautiful you...love and many hugs coming your way...xxoo
Comment from lyenochka
Wow! These are fascinating. I never understood the "kick the bucket" idiom but now in the light of self-hanging, it makes sense even if gruesome. And the omelet expression naturally had to come from the French. Lol. But the "break a leg" expression, some think date back to the Ancient Greeks who used to stomp their legs instead of clapping to show appreciation for a show. Even the Germans say "Hals und Beinbruch" which is to break the neck and the leg! I guess they thought wishing someone good luck was bad luck. Thank you for sharing!!
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2021
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Wow! These are fascinating. I never understood the "kick the bucket" idiom but now in the light of self-hanging, it makes sense even if gruesome. And the omelet expression naturally had to come from the French. Lol. But the "break a leg" expression, some think date back to the Ancient Greeks who used to stomp their legs instead of clapping to show appreciation for a show. Even the Germans say "Hals und Beinbruch" which is to break the neck and the leg! I guess they thought wishing someone good luck was bad luck. Thank you for sharing!!
Comment Written 17-Nov-2021
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2021
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It's funny what people think is bad luck. On my honeymoon, (centuries ago) we went to Jamaica and we were invited to a birthday party. I didn't know it was bad luck to add... 'here's to many more'... when you wish a person a happy birthday. It seems I put a curse on that poor man! I hope he DID live to see many more birthdays!!
I'm glad you liked the three I chose, there are so many with fascinating backgrounds. Warm hugs, my friend. Sandra xx
Comment from Cindy Warren
That's interesting. I've heard those a thousand times. of course, but I didn't know where they came from till now. There are millions, like 'lost your marbles.' I wonder where that one came from.
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2021
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That's interesting. I've heard those a thousand times. of course, but I didn't know where they came from till now. There are millions, like 'lost your marbles.' I wonder where that one came from.
Comment Written 17-Nov-2021
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2021
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Thank you, Cindy, I did enjoy learning where it came from. We use a lot of idioms each day only knowing it means a certain thing, but don't know why. I'm going to look into some more. It's fun learning that way. Warm hugs, my friend. :)) Sandra xx
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
You did a great job, Sandra. I enjoyed reading your informative contribution for the book. While I've heard all of these, I didn't know the history behind them. I liked that of the 'kick the bucket,' Your lines read smoothly with great detail and imagery.
Respectfully, Jan
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2021
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You did a great job, Sandra. I enjoyed reading your informative contribution for the book. While I've heard all of these, I didn't know the history behind them. I liked that of the 'kick the bucket,' Your lines read smoothly with great detail and imagery.
Respectfully, Jan
Comment Written 17-Nov-2021
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2021
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Thank you, Jan, I'm delighted you enjoyed the idioms I chose for Helen's book. It's great learning where these idioms come from. Warm hugs, my friend. :)) Sandra xx
Comment from Jay Squires
This is fun. Now I need to go back and read Helen's Idioms.
Hmmm, I've never heard of "break a leg" for "get a move on". Are you sure it wasn't "Shake a leg"? I've heard of that.
The bucket one makes some sense. Dark, though, very dark.
A good afternoon read, Sandra. Thanks.
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2021
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This is fun. Now I need to go back and read Helen's Idioms.
Hmmm, I've never heard of "break a leg" for "get a move on". Are you sure it wasn't "Shake a leg"? I've heard of that.
The bucket one makes some sense. Dark, though, very dark.
A good afternoon read, Sandra. Thanks.
Comment Written 17-Nov-2021
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2021
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Of course it's 'shake a leg!' What an idiot I am. I've changed it to read as another seperate idiom. Thanks for the nudge and for reading mine. The others are all fun. You should do some. Warm hugs, my friend. :)) Sandra
Comment from aryr
Very well done, Sandra. I loved the three examples you provided and an example of each. The pictures you included were delightful and entertaining. This indeed was rather educational. Blessings, hugs and smiles! Alie
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2021
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Very well done, Sandra. I loved the three examples you provided and an example of each. The pictures you included were delightful and entertaining. This indeed was rather educational. Blessings, hugs and smiles! Alie
Comment Written 17-Nov-2021
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2021
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Thanks, Alie! There was so many to choose from, I'm glad you enjoyed the ones I researched. It's fun finding out their origins. Warm hugs, my friend. :)) Sandra xx
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You are most welcome, Sandra, blessings, hugs and smiles.