Comment from Iza Deleanu

Excellent

Ha, ha, ha this is funny, I really needed to understands some of these idioms and now i have it on a silver plate. Thank you for sharing and good luck with your writings:) may the inspiration strike your plum (like feather):)

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reply by the author on 13-Dec-2021

Hi, Iza, thank you so much for reading my idioms, I'm glad you enjoyed learning more about them. I think it's such fun to discover their origins. I'm glad you enjoyed the jokes, too! Warm hugs, my friend. :)) Sandra xxx

Comment from Elizabeth Emerald

Excellent

This is a treat! Being from the US, I've never heard of these, except under the weather--and I had no clue of its derivation. Never would have guessed. The donkey's ears/years is what they call an "eggcorn." We have a similar expression that I will now write about. Very punny jokes.

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reply by the author on 13-Dec-2021

Thank you so much, Liz, I'm so pleased you liked these ones I chose, there are so many of them. I've never heard of 'eggcorn' before. I suggested to Helen that it would be nice is FS members contributed idioms from around the world. I loved reading yours and everyone elses on here, many of which I'd not heard before. Thanks again, my friend! :)) Sandra xxx

reply by Elizabeth Emerald on 13-Dec-2021

Eggcorn=misheard acorn. Thus, eggcorn is a term to mean misheard words i.e. donkey's ears/years.

Comment from l.raven

Exceptional

Hi Sandra, this was fun to read my amazing friend...
I was a little taken by...to give someone
stick...I was a little perplex for a minute...
but then after reading the meaning of your idiom...
it made sense...beating someone with a stick...hmmmmm...
but truly I loved them all...they make me laugh...

and not to worry wonderful you...you wanted to take a little break...and I know you...you'll be right back in the saddle again soon before you know it...I hope your feeling better...did they stop the pain???...or help in anyway???...
been missing you...bunches and bunches of love coming your
way amazing you...Linda xxoo

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reply by the author on 13-Dec-2021

No, no one beats them with a real stick any more. Lol. They would end up in prison!! I'm so pleased you enjoyed the others, it's got me into writing again, but the novel will begin in January. So, watch this space!! Thank you so much for reading my idioms and silly jokes, and for the golden sixth star. You're so lovely.

I did need the break, my head was in a mess. It was nice and relaxing, though with so many restrictions, it wasn't as nice as previous cruises, but we knew that before we went. My back is manageable with some painkillers, but I don't like to take too many, that's what numbs the brain as well!! Lol.
So where are you now? Still at home? How is the Covid in your part of the world? We have that new mutant now, and spreading fast. I don't think we'll ever be without it now, so I'm just going to get on with my life. I've had both vaccinations and the booster, what more can we do? Take care my dear friend, let me know how you are doing. Love you boat-loads! :)) Warm hugs, Sandra xxxxxxxxxxx

reply by l.raven on 13-Dec-2021

your so welcome amazing you...I'll email you...sending boat-loads of love...back on the same boat...and tons of cuddly hugs too...xxoo

Comment from aryr

Excellent

I really enjoyed this one, Sandra. I liked the idioms you wrote about. The artwork was great, it seemed all of the areas were covered. This was very well done and greatly enjoyed. Blessings, hugs and smiles.

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reply by the author on 13-Dec-2021

Thank you, Alie! I find them fascinating learning their origins, some are quite surprising. I'm glad you enjoyed these. Warm hugs, my friend. :)) Sandra xxx

reply by aryr on 13-Dec-2021

You are most welcome Sandra, I think what I like is that they are educational. Blessings, hugs n smiles.

Comment from Cindy Warren

Excellent

I always thought pear-shaped was a body shape. I didn't know it had other meanings too. Love the Christmas jokes. I sure hope Santa has no naughty elves this year!

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reply by the author on 13-Dec-2021

I'm sure there won't be any naughty elves, lol. Thank you, Cindy, for reading my idioms and the jokes. I'm glad you enjoyed them. Warm hugs, my friend. :)) Sandra xxx

Comment from Mary Shifman

Excellent

I remember trying to explain idioms to my students. It's a hard thing to grasp when they're based on something one doesn't know anything about to begin with. Helen's book sounds as if it will be an interesting read. I enjoyed this.

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reply by the author on 13-Dec-2021

Thank you, Mary, for reading my idioms, they were such fun to research. Yes, do go and read the others, they are so interesting. Warm hugs, my friend. :)) Sandra xx

reply by Mary Shifman on 14-Dec-2021

You are welcome.

Comment from Gert sherwood

Exceptional

Trying to kick-start my muse again!
A chapter in the book Idioms Explained
A Few More Idioms

sandramitchell, Loads of smiles for your new Idioms their great and i see you also have clever new sayings, here is one
Why was the snowman embarrassed when he was spotted rummaging through the bag of carrots?
He was caught picking his nose!!
Gert

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reply by the author on 13-Dec-2021

That last one had me laughing, too, Gert. There are some really funny jokes around, and funny idioms. I'm so pleased you enjoyed the ones I've posted here. Thank you so very much for that golden sixth star, you certainly brightened up my day! Love and hugs, dear friend. :)) Sandra xxx

reply by Gert sherwood on 13-Dec-2021

sandramitchell
You are most welcome
Gert

Comment from tfawcus

Excellent

Great to see you writing again, Sandra. I love your selection of idioms and their derivations, a topic of endless fascination. No wonder foreigners don't understand us!
Thanks, too, for a ready-made bunch of Christmas Cracker jokes. COVID willing, we have grandchildren here for Christmas, so maybe it'll be homemade crackers this year with Sandra's jokes in them. I'd better start collecting the toilet rolls!

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reply by the author on 13-Dec-2021

I remember one year I made 40 Christmas crackers, and put a paper hat, a joke, and a little gift inside. It took me days, and cost a fortune! They are shop bought ones now, lol. It's nice to be back, this has started me off. Thanks so much for the lovely comments, my friend. Warm hugs. Sandra xx

Comment from Terry Broxson

Excellent

Well, this is very fun. I never heard of the meaning of the idioms before, now I feel educated. The Christmas jokes are pretty good too. I need to find a six-year-old for the jokes, or a seventy-six-year-old! Good job.

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reply by the author on 13-Dec-2021

I'm glad you enjoyed my bit of fun, Terry, and the jokes. I'd never thought about the backgrounds of idioms and was surprised at some of them. Many go back hundreds of years, so yes, they are very educationa. Thank you for your lovely comments! :)) Sandra xxx

Comment from Pam (respa)

Exceptional

-Great artwork and
interesting stories, Sandra.
-I think this should get
that muse of yours going
full throttle!
-You put the best one first,
"You're Bob's uncle!!!"
-I also liked under the weather;
the artwork for pear shaped!
-What are Christmas Cracker Jokes;
are they ones that crack you up?!
-I get all of them except Santa's pizza,
maybe he doesn't eat pizza because
he fills up on cookies and egg nog!
-I enjoyed your bit of whimsy. Have
a good day and week ahead!

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reply by the author on 13-Dec-2021

Lol, they do crack me up, well some of them do! No, these are novelty crackers, I'll send you a picture of one with an explanation. I didn't realise you didn't have them. Perhaps you do but call them something else? They go on the Christmas dinner table.
Although it says, Santa's pizza, I've changed it now to, Good King Wenceslas, now sing the song and you'll understand the joke! (I hope) lol. Thank you, my dear friend, for your lovely review and all those pretty stars. Love and hugs, :)) Sandra xxx

reply by Pam (respa) on 13-Dec-2021

You are very welcome for the stars and review, Sandra. Thanks for sharing in your reply, and I will try the song!