Idioms Explained
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Comment from Jasmine Girl
This is fun and I have learnt three Danish idioms:
swallow a camel
shot the parrot
on the bucket
The first two makes sense, not the last one.
Well done.
reply by the author on 08-Jan-2022
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This is fun and I have learnt three Danish idioms:
swallow a camel
shot the parrot
on the bucket
The first two makes sense, not the last one.
Well done.
Comment Written 08-Jan-2022
reply by the author on 08-Jan-2022
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You sure have. Thanks a lot for the review. Ulla:)))
Comment from royowen
The saying ipof the camel is a Bible text, from which there are so many rich proverbs and idioms, Jesus saying to the Pharisees, "You strain out a gnat but you swallow a camel" or one could say, "you make a mountain out of a mole hill" many idioms cross over. But thank you Ulla, "Kick the bucket" is the closest I can get to the second. Beautifully written Roy
reply by the author on 08-Jan-2022
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The saying ipof the camel is a Bible text, from which there are so many rich proverbs and idioms, Jesus saying to the Pharisees, "You strain out a gnat but you swallow a camel" or one could say, "you make a mountain out of a mole hill" many idioms cross over. But thank you Ulla, "Kick the bucket" is the closest I can get to the second. Beautifully written Roy
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reply by the author on 08-Jan-2022
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Thank you so much, Roy. Yes, each language has its saying. That was all I wanted to.show. It's very true about the camel. Ulla:)))
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Thanks for sharing
Comment from Pantygynt
These are great examples of idiom inasmuch as they make no sense at all to the uninitated while having a perfectly logical reason to those in the know. This is truly what idiom is about.
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These are great examples of idiom inasmuch as they make no sense at all to the uninitated while having a perfectly logical reason to those in the know. This is truly what idiom is about.
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Comment Written 08-Jan-2022
reply by the author on 08-Jan-2022
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Thank you so much, Jim. I'm so glad you liked it. I agree with you. Idioms really only make sense to the language they pertain.Ulla:)))
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
You are right, Ulla. Without your explanations, these idiom are bizarre in jut their words. I do like the one about what shoot the parrot means in words rather than action. You did a good job with your contribution to the book. Why ride an ornery camel when there's a perfectly good horse nearby? [picture]
Thanks for sharing.
Respectfully, Jan
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You are right, Ulla. Without your explanations, these idiom are bizarre in jut their words. I do like the one about what shoot the parrot means in words rather than action. You did a good job with your contribution to the book. Why ride an ornery camel when there's a perfectly good horse nearby? [picture]
Thanks for sharing.
Respectfully, Jan
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Comment Written 08-Jan-2022
reply by the author on 08-Jan-2022
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Thank you so much, Jan. I'm so glad that you liked it. I made it short trying to avoid it become boring. Yes, I like the one with the parrot, as well. Ulla:)))