Idioms Explained
Viewing comments for Chapter 23 "Liver Idioms"Fanstorians explain the backstory of idioms
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Comment from Alaskastory
"Liver Idioms" is like reading a comic, one that runs over uncounted years. You gave us very surprising and amusing examples. Of course, I have to agree that using "liver" in romance ways rather than "heart" sure would not sound right. Fun story Helen.
reply by the author on 16-Dec-2021
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"Liver Idioms" is like reading a comic, one that runs over uncounted years. You gave us very surprising and amusing examples. Of course, I have to agree that using "liver" in romance ways rather than "heart" sure would not sound right. Fun story Helen.
Comment Written 15-Dec-2021
reply by the author on 16-Dec-2021
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Thank you so much, Marie! It's funny how these idioms come about. Hugs!
Comment from Judy Lawless
It is wonderful to hear all the different idioms from around the world, Helen. This book was a great idea. This interesting history you've shared about the liver is great. Some meanings are quit funny.
reply by the author on 16-Dec-2021
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It is wonderful to hear all the different idioms from around the world, Helen. This book was a great idea. This interesting history you've shared about the liver is great. Some meanings are quit funny.
Comment Written 15-Dec-2021
reply by the author on 16-Dec-2021
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Yes, it is funny and some of our ways of saying things must be funny in translation to others. Thanks so much, Judy! Hugs!
Comment from Teri7
Helen, I really enjoyed reading these liver idioms, but I am so thankful I don't use them instead of the heart! lol You used great descriptive words and cute imagery from the cartoon. I have said that phrase before - What am I chopped liver? lol. Thanks for sharing. Love and blessings, Teri
reply by the author on 15-Dec-2021
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Helen, I really enjoyed reading these liver idioms, but I am so thankful I don't use them instead of the heart! lol You used great descriptive words and cute imagery from the cartoon. I have said that phrase before - What am I chopped liver? lol. Thanks for sharing. Love and blessings, Teri
Comment Written 15-Dec-2021
reply by the author on 15-Dec-2021
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I know - it does sound strange in translation! Thanks so much, Teri! Hugs!
Comment from BethShelby
I'm glad people are still adding to this book. Learning where these things we say originated is informative. I'm like you, when you say eating one's liver doesn't sound right. People say you look so cute, I could just eat you up. Maybe that would include the liver. LOL
reply by the author on 15-Dec-2021
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I'm glad people are still adding to this book. Learning where these things we say originated is informative. I'm like you, when you say eating one's liver doesn't sound right. People say you look so cute, I could just eat you up. Maybe that would include the liver. LOL
Comment Written 15-Dec-2021
reply by the author on 15-Dec-2021
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You're right - we do say that, especially to little babies and of course we don't mean it literally. Thanks so much, Beth! Hugs!
Comment from royowen
Thanks for this Helen, there are a few more Aussie expressions that haven't been written of yet, and the funny thing is, they are not used as commonly as they once were, but I love their quirkiness, they give character and individualism to a nation, beautifully written, blessings Roy
Typo : highly prized (in) the...
reply by the author on 15-Dec-2021
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Thanks for this Helen, there are a few more Aussie expressions that haven't been written of yet, and the funny thing is, they are not used as commonly as they once were, but I love their quirkiness, they give character and individualism to a nation, beautifully written, blessings Roy
Typo : highly prized (in) the...
Comment Written 15-Dec-2021
reply by the author on 15-Dec-2021
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Thank you so much, Roy! Appreciate your super review and for your help with the missing preposition! Hugs and blessings!
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Well done
Comment from aryr
This was so educational, Helene, I am so glad you started this because I have learned so much. As a young mother of two and having completed my RN, I was concerned that my children now detested 'liver' in any form. I had learned to make liver pancakes and couldn't wait to try them because I was a great liver fan. You add flour, liver, eggs, bacon and onions to a blender, then pour it pancakes and serve with sour cream or plain yogurt. Since my children had never heard the word 'hepatic' which is medical for liver, I was safe for about three and a half years. Until a friend came to dinner who was also a nurse mentioned hepatic and liver together. Even though they were half way through their meal, they never enjoyed liver again. Jim doesn't like it so when I am in Bismarck ND, I enjoy it monthly. Hugs n smiles!
reply by the author on 16-Dec-2021
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This was so educational, Helene, I am so glad you started this because I have learned so much. As a young mother of two and having completed my RN, I was concerned that my children now detested 'liver' in any form. I had learned to make liver pancakes and couldn't wait to try them because I was a great liver fan. You add flour, liver, eggs, bacon and onions to a blender, then pour it pancakes and serve with sour cream or plain yogurt. Since my children had never heard the word 'hepatic' which is medical for liver, I was safe for about three and a half years. Until a friend came to dinner who was also a nurse mentioned hepatic and liver together. Even though they were half way through their meal, they never enjoyed liver again. Jim doesn't like it so when I am in Bismarck ND, I enjoy it monthly. Hugs n smiles!
Comment Written 15-Dec-2021
reply by the author on 16-Dec-2021
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Oh, thank you for sharing that! You were smart to put it all the the blender and the kids didn't even know they were having healthy liver pancakes! I was too busy to use the blender as my youngest was such a picky eater and didn't like anything without smooth texture, I was told by the pediatrician to blend my spaghetti sauce for her. I wished I had taken her advice. Sigh. We were busy and tired young moms! Good for you to make that extra effort. Thanks again, Alie! Hugs!
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Awww. A picky eater, wow. I agree that we were busy and tired and young, but what a life! You are most welcome Helene, hugs n smiles!
Comment from Gert sherwood
Liver Idioms
Helen, you know how to make interesting about the word 'Liver' your , comic, about the liver is great, how about this one---
rude slang Said to be the cause of a very unhappy or unpleasant mood. Primarily heard in Australia. Boy, he seems miserable. What's he got shit on the liver ...
reply by the author on 16-Dec-2021
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Liver Idioms
Helen, you know how to make interesting about the word 'Liver' your , comic, about the liver is great, how about this one---
rude slang Said to be the cause of a very unhappy or unpleasant mood. Primarily heard in Australia. Boy, he seems miserable. What's he got shit on the liver ...
Comment Written 15-Dec-2021
reply by the author on 16-Dec-2021
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Oh, I read about that but I wasn't going to write about it. Thanks so much, Gert! How are you feeling after your fall? Did you go to the doctor? Hugs!
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You are so welcome Helen
I will contact you .
Gert
Comment from Gypsy Blue Rose
Liver Idioms
by lyenochka
I found the liver idioms very interesting. Like "speak directly from the liver." I use "speak from the heart"; "big liver" like "big heart"; "I will eat your liver" in Spain we have something similar, "I could eat you up" When my kids were little I would say that and pretend to give them little bites but they didn't see the humor and thought I literally wanted to eat them so I had to stop. LoL
reply by the author on 16-Dec-2021
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Liver Idioms
by lyenochka
I found the liver idioms very interesting. Like "speak directly from the liver." I use "speak from the heart"; "big liver" like "big heart"; "I will eat your liver" in Spain we have something similar, "I could eat you up" When my kids were little I would say that and pretend to give them little bites but they didn't see the humor and thought I literally wanted to eat them so I had to stop. LoL
Comment Written 15-Dec-2021
reply by the author on 16-Dec-2021
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Lol. I thought all parents did that and then tickle them with pretend bites - when they were babies, of course. Then the babies would giggle. Thanks for sharing and reviewing, Gypsy! Hugs!
Comment from robyn corum
Helen,
I liver you to the moon!
Ummm... no. Just doesn't have the same ring. hahahaha But this was a fun one. I've been looking at a couple lately, trying to decide what to share. 'In the stick's is always interesting, but it seems to now be universal. (So most people already know and understand it.) Hmmm...
reply by the author on 16-Dec-2021
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Helen,
I liver you to the moon!
Ummm... no. Just doesn't have the same ring. hahahaha But this was a fun one. I've been looking at a couple lately, trying to decide what to share. 'In the stick's is always interesting, but it seems to now be universal. (So most people already know and understand it.) Hmmm...
Comment Written 15-Dec-2021
reply by the author on 16-Dec-2021
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Thank you, Robyn! I'm sure you'll come up with some. When I lived in Houston, I'd hear "like white on rice" and other fun expressions! Hugs!
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
Who knew? You did a great job, Helen, with these liver idioms. I only knew about the English version. I can't imagine those in the other countries using liver as a term of endearment. Your lines progress well with great details. Thanks for the info and teaching me about how other countries view the liver.
Respectfully, Jan
But the liver does not seem as highly prized ( in ) the modern English-speaking world
reply by the author on 16-Dec-2021
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Who knew? You did a great job, Helen, with these liver idioms. I only knew about the English version. I can't imagine those in the other countries using liver as a term of endearment. Your lines progress well with great details. Thanks for the info and teaching me about how other countries view the liver.
Respectfully, Jan
But the liver does not seem as highly prized ( in ) the modern English-speaking world
Comment Written 15-Dec-2021
reply by the author on 16-Dec-2021
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Thanks for catching the missing preposition, Jan! I think since ancient times, they thought the liver was the most important because it was the biggest organ inside the body. (Plus, they didn't know the skin was an organ.) Hugs!