Idioms Explained
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Comment from Bill Schott
This first chapter of Idioms opens the topic up for member input. I contributed 'thrown for a loop' as a response to your other posting. Hope you get a lot of input.
reply by the author on 16-Nov-2021
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This first chapter of Idioms opens the topic up for member input. I contributed 'thrown for a loop' as a response to your other posting. Hope you get a lot of input.
Comment Written 16-Nov-2021
reply by the author on 16-Nov-2021
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Thank you, Bill! I hope you will add a chapter or two in this book. Are you and Kathy feeling back to normal now?
Hugs and blessings!
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We are COVID free. I*m just a bit weak at times, but Kathy*s pneumonia is persistent.
Comment from nancy_e_davis
A few cards short of a deck. Up a creek without a paddle.
Wouldn't you know I can't think of any now when I really need them. LOL I do know a bunch. All of the ones in your picture and your poem. I didn't realize it until I saw them all on one page. Good work! Nancy:)
reply by the author on 16-Nov-2021
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A few cards short of a deck. Up a creek without a paddle.
Wouldn't you know I can't think of any now when I really need them. LOL I do know a bunch. All of the ones in your picture and your poem. I didn't realize it until I saw them all on one page. Good work! Nancy:)
Comment Written 16-Nov-2021
reply by the author on 16-Nov-2021
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Nancy! It's always good to hear from you. How are you? Glad it got you thinking about those fun idioms! Hugs!
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"A stich in time saves nine," popped into my mind this morning. LOL
"A day late and a dollar short," is another one.
"The early dog gets the bone." :)
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Those are great! I only knew about the early bird getting the worm. 😻😊
Comment from Anne Johnston
Interesting poem about idioms. There are so many that we use in our daily conversations. My father always used, "climb the wooden hill" when it was time for us to go to bed.
reply by the author on 16-Nov-2021
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Interesting poem about idioms. There are so many that we use in our daily conversations. My father always used, "climb the wooden hill" when it was time for us to go to bed.
Comment Written 16-Nov-2021
reply by the author on 16-Nov-2021
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That's so cute! I never heard of that one. It makes me think you had bunk beds that required climbing! Hope you'll share a couple with us. Thanks so much, Anne!
Hugs!
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You are welcome. No that's what my dad called the stairs.
Comment from Judy Lawless
This sounds like a great idea, Helen. I will try to think of some that might be Canadian in origin. Looking at previous reviews, it seems many people are sharing there ideas here. I hope they will had them to your book.
reply by the author on 16-Nov-2021
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This sounds like a great idea, Helen. I will try to think of some that might be Canadian in origin. Looking at previous reviews, it seems many people are sharing there ideas here. I hope they will had them to your book.
Comment Written 16-Nov-2021
reply by the author on 16-Nov-2021
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Me, too! I was surprised that most just shared the idioms in the reviews. I would never be able to remember them all.
Thanks for reviewing and looking forward to the idioms you'll share, Judy! Hugs!
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
What a brilliant idea, Helen. It would be a shame to see these classics disappear. I'll have to think of one to add to your book. I'm sure there are some from different countries that we haven't heard before. I loved the poem! :)) Sandra xxx
reply by the author on 16-Nov-2021
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What a brilliant idea, Helen. It would be a shame to see these classics disappear. I'll have to think of one to add to your book. I'm sure there are some from different countries that we haven't heard before. I loved the poem! :)) Sandra xxx
Comment Written 16-Nov-2021
reply by the author on 16-Nov-2021
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Thank you, Sandra! I hope you'll share. Dolly added a chapter of Cockney idioms. It's so fascinating!
Hugs!
Comment from Begin Again
I was trying to explain the idea of idioms to my grandchildren but IT FELL ON DEAF EARS.
They laughed like TWO PEAS IN A POD and then GAVE ME THE COLD SHOULDER.
I said DONT' BEAT AROUND THE BUSH and tell me what you think.
One started to tell me I was crazy but she GOT COLD FEET.
I decided to BITE THE BULLET and explain once more, but the phone rang which turned out to be A BLESSING IN DISGUISE.
My girls disappeared to the other room. I'd MISSED THE BOAT with their education tonight.
They were giggling so hard I told them to CUT ME SOME SLACK and decided to CALL IT A NIGHT, thinking I should leave their schooling to someone one else, when SPEAK OF THE DEVIL, their mother walked in.
She looked so BENT OUT OF SHAPE, I decided now was not the time and I LET HER OFF THE HOOK.
Before I could say goodnight, she was grumbling about a snow storm coming next week. I told her WE WOULD CROSS THAT BRIDGE WHEN WE GOT THERE.
The girls laughed hysterically, my daughter screamed which RUBBED ME THE WRONG WAY.
She left the room, slamming the door, which was the STRAW THAT BROKE THE CAMEL'S BACK.
I shrugged and told the girls goodnight, walking away muttering, IT'S BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD on their education I guess.
Great fun! Have a great day, Helen! Smiles and hugs, Carol
reply by the author on 16-Nov-2021
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I was trying to explain the idea of idioms to my grandchildren but IT FELL ON DEAF EARS.
They laughed like TWO PEAS IN A POD and then GAVE ME THE COLD SHOULDER.
I said DONT' BEAT AROUND THE BUSH and tell me what you think.
One started to tell me I was crazy but she GOT COLD FEET.
I decided to BITE THE BULLET and explain once more, but the phone rang which turned out to be A BLESSING IN DISGUISE.
My girls disappeared to the other room. I'd MISSED THE BOAT with their education tonight.
They were giggling so hard I told them to CUT ME SOME SLACK and decided to CALL IT A NIGHT, thinking I should leave their schooling to someone one else, when SPEAK OF THE DEVIL, their mother walked in.
She looked so BENT OUT OF SHAPE, I decided now was not the time and I LET HER OFF THE HOOK.
Before I could say goodnight, she was grumbling about a snow storm coming next week. I told her WE WOULD CROSS THAT BRIDGE WHEN WE GOT THERE.
The girls laughed hysterically, my daughter screamed which RUBBED ME THE WRONG WAY.
She left the room, slamming the door, which was the STRAW THAT BROKE THE CAMEL'S BACK.
I shrugged and told the girls goodnight, walking away muttering, IT'S BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD on their education I guess.
Great fun! Have a great day, Helen! Smiles and hugs, Carol
Comment Written 16-Nov-2021
reply by the author on 16-Nov-2021
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Thank you for the fun review with ALL those many idioms. So...I guess you're too busy to add your own chapter? I know you're busy with your novel so I accept this one as your contribution!
Hugs!!
Comment from Debbie Pope
This is a great idea. I love idioms, but I told you that I have trouble keeping them straight. I usually mess up the preposition that is involved. I look forward to reading about fan favorite idioms. Maybe it will help me keep it straight. I have one in mind to do myself.
Thanks for starting this.
reply by the author on 16-Nov-2021
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This is a great idea. I love idioms, but I told you that I have trouble keeping them straight. I usually mess up the preposition that is involved. I look forward to reading about fan favorite idioms. Maybe it will help me keep it straight. I have one in mind to do myself.
Thanks for starting this.
Comment Written 16-Nov-2021
reply by the author on 16-Nov-2021
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I think you could share the various ways an idiom is used since you've traveled north and south and might have noticed the differences. Thanks so much, Debbie!
Hugs!!
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I will try to think of one. Sometimes I surprise LisaMay with some things that I write. I'll look back at her reviews.
How are you doing?
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We're good, Debbie! Thanks you!
Comment from Pantygynt
I haven't a clue what you are rabbiting on about here. I shall hold my ground and not tell you any porkies. When I say something I always say what I mean, cross my heart and hope to die. Bear with me a while one needs tread carefully here because had I spelled bear bare, I might be accused of doing an Epstein.
reply by the author on 16-Nov-2021
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I haven't a clue what you are rabbiting on about here. I shall hold my ground and not tell you any porkies. When I say something I always say what I mean, cross my heart and hope to die. Bear with me a while one needs tread carefully here because had I spelled bear bare, I might be accused of doing an Epstein.
Comment Written 16-Nov-2021
reply by the author on 16-Nov-2021
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Thanks so much, Jim! I know you're extra busy writing your book so you probably don't have time but enjoyed the ones you mentioned! Blessings!
Comment from Wendy G
Sounds like a fun book, and I will try to rack my brains to think of a few others that you haven't yet mentioned, and will send them on. "Going to the funny farm" is one which immediately springs to mind for someone admitted to a mental institution, and "up the creek without a paddle" for some-one who ends up in an awkward situation or one very difficult to get out of easily.
Wendy
reply by the author on 16-Nov-2021
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Sounds like a fun book, and I will try to rack my brains to think of a few others that you haven't yet mentioned, and will send them on. "Going to the funny farm" is one which immediately springs to mind for someone admitted to a mental institution, and "up the creek without a paddle" for some-one who ends up in an awkward situation or one very difficult to get out of easily.
Wendy
Comment Written 16-Nov-2021
reply by the author on 16-Nov-2021
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Those are used in the U.S. also. I wonder if you have some that are Aussie-
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
There is a plethora of cockney rhyming slang that is fascinating and some of these idioms are hard to work out without a reference book, a fun multi-author book Helen, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 16-Nov-2021
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There is a plethora of cockney rhyming slang that is fascinating and some of these idioms are hard to work out without a reference book, a fun multi-author book Helen, love Dolly x
Comment Written 16-Nov-2021
reply by the author on 16-Nov-2021
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Thank you, Dolly! I read your fascinating chapter and am so glad you contributed! Hugs!