Idioms Explained
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Comment from Gert sherwood
Your little story.
A chapter in the book Idioms Explained
My Last Idioms For This Year!
sandramitchel,l I enjoyed the Idioms along with the cartons
Each one has a massage. Thank you Sandra for making me smile, especially, the story; fish out of water
Gert
reply by the author on 26-Dec-2021
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Your little story.
A chapter in the book Idioms Explained
My Last Idioms For This Year!
sandramitchel,l I enjoyed the Idioms along with the cartons
Each one has a massage. Thank you Sandra for making me smile, especially, the story; fish out of water
Gert
Comment Written 26-Dec-2021
reply by the author on 26-Dec-2021
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Aw, I'm so pleased I made you smile, Gert, and that you enjoyed the fish out of water one, they are such fun to research. Thank you so uch for the golden 6th star!! I hope you had a lovely Christmas, and I pray you and Stan will have a healthier, happy New Year. Love and hugs, my friend. :)) Sandra xxx
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sandramitchell
You are most welcome.
A Happy New Year
Gert
Comment from Ulla
Hahahaha, Sandra, I adored that last one. Thank goodness, she didn't start to cook them. I doesn't bear thinking. I loved all the other idioms, as well, and knew all of them albeit not the history behind them. I'm learning all the time. A big hug, Ulla xxx
reply by the author on 26-Dec-2021
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Hahahaha, Sandra, I adored that last one. Thank goodness, she didn't start to cook them. I doesn't bear thinking. I loved all the other idioms, as well, and knew all of them albeit not the history behind them. I'm learning all the time. A big hug, Ulla xxx
Comment Written 26-Dec-2021
reply by the author on 26-Dec-2021
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I did, but made sure it was true before writting it down, I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thank you, Ulla, for all those glorious stars and wonderful review. Love and hugs, my friend, and have a wonderful new year. :)) Sandra xx
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And you as well. I hope for the best in the new year. Christmas has been a bit hectic for me. Most of my family in America is down with Covid, my brother is the only one who is okay, so far. My Sister-in-Law is not too well. The rest are having symptoms like a severe cold, So I've been on whatsapp a lot. xxx
Comment from alexisleech
Well done Graham - they say fact is stranger than fiction, and he certainly nailed it with this one. Having said that, can you imagine waking up from a drunken stupor, only to discover you'd been plucked? - It doesn't bear thinking about!
Happy New Year, my dear friend. I look forward to your posts in 2022
Alexis xxxxx
reply by the author on 26-Dec-2021
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Well done Graham - they say fact is stranger than fiction, and he certainly nailed it with this one. Having said that, can you imagine waking up from a drunken stupor, only to discover you'd been plucked? - It doesn't bear thinking about!
Happy New Year, my dear friend. I look forward to your posts in 2022
Alexis xxxxx
Comment Written 26-Dec-2021
reply by the author on 26-Dec-2021
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I'll pass your message on to Graham, he's got loads of these stories tucked away in the back of his head. I'm so glad you enjoyed this lot I've posted today. Sending you loads of love and hugs. Chat Tuesday. :)) Sandra xxxx
Comment from Begin Again
Hello, my dear friend---
Happy to see you plugging away and already planning for the upcoming year. I made it through Christmas which is a "treat" in itself and have new thoughts for the New Year too.
I enjoyed your idioms because I have heard of these ones. But I loved the story about the ducks... and it's true besides. What a wonderful thought that she plucked them and didn't cut off their heads for realizing they weren't really dead. Oh my gosh, I think I would have dropped over myself they'd started squeaking while I plucked. LOL
As always, I send you all my hugs and love and wish you well in the New Year. Take care!!!
Love ya, Carol
reply by the author on 26-Dec-2021
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Hello, my dear friend---
Happy to see you plugging away and already planning for the upcoming year. I made it through Christmas which is a "treat" in itself and have new thoughts for the New Year too.
I enjoyed your idioms because I have heard of these ones. But I loved the story about the ducks... and it's true besides. What a wonderful thought that she plucked them and didn't cut off their heads for realizing they weren't really dead. Oh my gosh, I think I would have dropped over myself they'd started squeaking while I plucked. LOL
As always, I send you all my hugs and love and wish you well in the New Year. Take care!!!
Love ya, Carol
Comment Written 26-Dec-2021
reply by the author on 26-Dec-2021
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That's the last of them for a while, at least until I've got my novel up and running. I'm not as clever as you writing lots at the same time! You will have to share your magic with me!! Lol. Thank you sweet friend, I'm delighted you enjoyed these, and the duck story. One of my reviewers has actually been to the Drunken Duck Inn, and she told me it's worth a visit, so we'll probably go later in the year. How weird was that??
Thank you so much, my dear friend, for those lovely stars, and this lovely review. You always brighten my day. Love you lots, and wish you nothing but good health and happiness next year. :)) Sandra xx
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I really want to focus on getting published so as soon as I can start polishing...the happier I will be. It's something I promised and something I want to do so badly. Smiles!!!
Comment from Pam (respa)
-I always like your artwork and humor, Sandra.
-This is going to be my new 'go to' phrase:
"Excitabat fluctus in simpulo" once I learn how to say it!
-It sounds like a spell from Harry Potter!
-What was that Canterbury Tales series all about?
I never heard of one being on t.v. or were you
pulling our leg?!
-Thanks for sharing the duck story, too.
Did their feathers grow back?
-I am intrigued by the title of your new book!!
-I will look forward to it.
reply by the author on 26-Dec-2021
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-I always like your artwork and humor, Sandra.
-This is going to be my new 'go to' phrase:
"Excitabat fluctus in simpulo" once I learn how to say it!
-It sounds like a spell from Harry Potter!
-What was that Canterbury Tales series all about?
I never heard of one being on t.v. or were you
pulling our leg?!
-Thanks for sharing the duck story, too.
Did their feathers grow back?
-I am intrigued by the title of your new book!!
-I will look forward to it.
Comment Written 26-Dec-2021
reply by the author on 26-Dec-2021
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Lol, I asked Graham, and he didn't know, so I went straight to my trusty friend, Google!! Lol. Yes. Duck feathers grow back. Ducks naturally lose and replace their feathers regularly... So now you know, and so do I. I'm going to try and find out how to say it, too. I might sound clever then. :))
Yes, the Canterbury Tales is a series of six single dramas that originally aired on our BBC One channel in 2003. Each story is an adaptation of one of Geoffrey Chaucer's 14th-century Canterbury Tales. Repeats of the series in the UK have been on channels most of our channels. I'm sure you might be able to find them.
Thank you so much for the six stars, my dear friend, and this really fun review. Love and hugs, Sandra xxx Ps I'm glad you like my new book's title! xxxxx
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I'm glad your trusty friend Google had an answer. I didn't know that about ducks. I knew water rolled off their backs, though! I guess that would be the same as birds that molt, too.
Thanks for sharing about the Tales. I'll have to do some looking. You are very welcome and deserving of the stars and review, my friend. Now, about that title; I wonder who or what is returning, hmmmm:) I hope we are going to like this person/thing:):)
Comment from damommy
I enjoyed reading these idioms. The story of the drunk ducks is hilarious, and she knitted them little sweaters. How sweet. I'm glad you had a great Christmas, and hope the coming year will bring nothing but good to you. Love you lots.
reply by the author on 26-Dec-2021
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I enjoyed reading these idioms. The story of the drunk ducks is hilarious, and she knitted them little sweaters. How sweet. I'm glad you had a great Christmas, and hope the coming year will bring nothing but good to you. Love you lots.
Comment Written 26-Dec-2021
reply by the author on 26-Dec-2021
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Oh my dear SATP, what is happening with us trying to get a chat together? After tomorrow I will be totally free of visitors and cooking. The same has happened with Jim.
I'm really pleased you liked the drunk ducks story, Graham has lots of those types of stories, they are fun. I hope you have a much better 2022, and keep safe and covid free. Love you lots, too! :)) Sandra xxx
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Okay, we'll shoot for Tuesday.
Comment from barbara.wilkey
I loved the story of the drunk ducks. It's cute. Of the idioms the only one I have heard of was the first one, 'A Fish Out Of Water;' I am so enjoying reading these. It's fun.
reply by the author on 26-Dec-2021
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I loved the story of the drunk ducks. It's cute. Of the idioms the only one I have heard of was the first one, 'A Fish Out Of Water;' I am so enjoying reading these. It's fun.
Comment Written 26-Dec-2021
reply by the author on 26-Dec-2021
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Thank you so much, Barbara, I'm glad you enjoyed reading these. And I'm glad you've managed to sort your post out. I did that once, a long time ago. Happy New Year, my friend. :)) Sandra xx
Comment from royowen
I can still remember the old toilets where one had to "spend a penny". They existed when I was young, and if one was broke, I don't know what they would do, that's where I wonder what the homeless do. The "pay to pee" still exist in the eastern block countries. But now the public toilets are free. Happy new year Sandra, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 26-Dec-2021
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I can still remember the old toilets where one had to "spend a penny". They existed when I was young, and if one was broke, I don't know what they would do, that's where I wonder what the homeless do. The "pay to pee" still exist in the eastern block countries. But now the public toilets are free. Happy new year Sandra, blessings Roy
Comment Written 26-Dec-2021
reply by the author on 26-Dec-2021
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There aren't that many public loos on the streets here anymore, they've all been put in the large shopping precincts and are free of charge as well as being better looked after. The homeless can go in and have a wash and brush up there, too. I do feel so sorry for those people, especially this time of year when it is so cold.
Thank you so much, my dear friend, for your lovely thoughts on these, it's been such fun learning the origins of them all. Happy New Year to you, too! We'll chat in the New Year on Messenger. Love and hugs, Sandra xx
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Fortunately we have lots of shopping centres, small and large, fast food outlets etc.
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The high streets are dying out here now, such a shame. xx
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We live in a modernish city, so we only have shopping centres. The older cities still sport street shops, but mostly coffee lounges and eating places.
Comment from prettybluebirds
Thank you for looking up the origins and sharing all these silly sayings with all of us on FanStory. I, for one, loved each and every one. I never heard the teapot saying before, so I learned something new today. Who says an old dog cn't learn new tricks, or sayings in this case.
reply by the author on 26-Dec-2021
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Thank you for looking up the origins and sharing all these silly sayings with all of us on FanStory. I, for one, loved each and every one. I never heard the teapot saying before, so I learned something new today. Who says an old dog cn't learn new tricks, or sayings in this case.
Comment Written 26-Dec-2021
reply by the author on 26-Dec-2021
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Absolutely, I've learned a lot researching these idioms, it has been a fun experience. I'm delighted you have enjoyed them. Have a wonderful New Year! Warm hugs, Sandra xx
Comment from Theodore McDowell
I absolutely love these idioms. Thank you for gathering them together and laying them out in an engaging manner. Great job. Have a great holidays!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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reply by the author on 26-Dec-2021
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I absolutely love these idioms. Thank you for gathering them together and laying them out in an engaging manner. Great job. Have a great holidays!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Comment Written 26-Dec-2021
reply by the author on 26-Dec-2021
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Thank you, Theodore, I'm glad you enjoyed my final three for this year. Have a wonderful 2022 and stay safe and well. Warm hugs, Sandra xx