Idioms Explained
Viewing comments for Chapter 8 "~ Have You Heard? ~"Fanstorians explain the backstory of idioms
21 total reviews
Comment from Begin Again
Now I thought my eyesight was getting worse, but I don't think I've mistaken an elephant for a cow... at least not yet. I hadn't heard this idiom before but your post presented it well. Too cute!
Carol
reply by the author on 22-Nov-2021
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Now I thought my eyesight was getting worse, but I don't think I've mistaken an elephant for a cow... at least not yet. I hadn't heard this idiom before but your post presented it well. Too cute!
Carol
Comment Written 20-Nov-2021
reply by the author on 22-Nov-2021
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Thank you for dropping by to read and review, Carol.
Both much appreciated.
Respectfully, Jan
Comment from Kooky Clown
I have never heard this idiom before but then when I read it was a Texan region origin I understood why, however I just loved the story of how it is supposed to have originated that just made me laugh out loud. I just love it whether it is true or not. Kooky
reply by the author on 20-Nov-2021
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I have never heard this idiom before but then when I read it was a Texan region origin I understood why, however I just loved the story of how it is supposed to have originated that just made me laugh out loud. I just love it whether it is true or not. Kooky
Comment Written 20-Nov-2021
reply by the author on 20-Nov-2021
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Thank you for your great review and comments, Kooky.
Much appreciated.
Respectfully, Jan
Comment from judiverse
This is a great phrase that I hadn't heard before. I can imagine Ann Richards using it when she wanted to put on her folksy act. I like that it means telling the truth. You did an excellent job of giving us the story behind the idiom. I can just see the woman trying to explain the giant cow eating the cabbage, when it was an elephant. Very entertaining story. judi
reply by the author on 20-Nov-2021
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This is a great phrase that I hadn't heard before. I can imagine Ann Richards using it when she wanted to put on her folksy act. I like that it means telling the truth. You did an excellent job of giving us the story behind the idiom. I can just see the woman trying to explain the giant cow eating the cabbage, when it was an elephant. Very entertaining story. judi
Comment Written 19-Nov-2021
reply by the author on 20-Nov-2021
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Thank you, Judi, for dropping by with a great review and comments.
Both mean much to me.
Respectfully, Jan
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You're welcome. I'm enjoying reading the history behind these idioms. judi
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😊 Yes, I'm learning bunches about them, too.
Comment from Bill Schott
This addition to the idiom collection, Have You Heard, runs this elephant eating cabbage one by us. I think I know where she thought the cabbage was going. Ouch!
reply by the author on 20-Nov-2021
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This addition to the idiom collection, Have You Heard, runs this elephant eating cabbage one by us. I think I know where she thought the cabbage was going. Ouch!
Comment Written 19-Nov-2021
reply by the author on 20-Nov-2021
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Thank you for your great review and comments.
Much appreciated.
Respectfully, Jan
Comment from Elizabeth Emerald
Fascinating tidbit--I never heard of this one! You skillfully render the nuances of this odd expression. The joke at the end about the "cow" using his "tail" to stuffing the cabbages into its ... ! is funny--I've heard that one.
reply by the author on 20-Nov-2021
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Fascinating tidbit--I never heard of this one! You skillfully render the nuances of this odd expression. The joke at the end about the "cow" using his "tail" to stuffing the cabbages into its ... ! is funny--I've heard that one.
Comment Written 19-Nov-2021
reply by the author on 20-Nov-2021
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Thank you for your time reading, reviewing, and commenting, Liz.
All are appreciated.
Respectfully, Jan
Comment from lyenochka
Loved it! That's so cute! I appreciate the research you gave us, Jan! And I never heard that expression. It's fun to imagine an elephant going through someone's cabbages! But I do know "Bless your heart!"
reply by the author on 22-Nov-2021
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Loved it! That's so cute! I appreciate the research you gave us, Jan! And I never heard that expression. It's fun to imagine an elephant going through someone's cabbages! But I do know "Bless your heart!"
Comment Written 18-Nov-2021
reply by the author on 22-Nov-2021
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Thank you, Helen, for dropping by to read and review and for posting the book.
Both much appreciated.
Respectfully, Jan
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
That was really excellent, Jan, I've never heard of that one. I'll start using it and see what response I get. Lol. I loved the part about the short-sighted woman who thought the cow was elephant! Lol. And I love your picture, it goes perfectly with your idiom. Well done, my friend. :)) Sandra xx
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2021
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That was really excellent, Jan, I've never heard of that one. I'll start using it and see what response I get. Lol. I loved the part about the short-sighted woman who thought the cow was elephant! Lol. And I love your picture, it goes perfectly with your idiom. Well done, my friend. :)) Sandra xx
Comment Written 18-Nov-2021
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2021
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Thank you so much, Sandra. The old lady saw a real elephant and thought it was a cow. I appreciate your time and comment about the picture.
Respectfully, Jan
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Trust me! I know it was but my tired brain put it the wrong way round. Sorry Jan. xxx
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Comment from BethShelby
I've really never heard this expression although I'm southern through and through. I think this explaination is hilarous. This is funnest explaination I've heard for one. In that case what you would be telling would be something unbelievable, which might not be the way your grandmother meant it.
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2021
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I've really never heard this expression although I'm southern through and through. I think this explaination is hilarous. This is funnest explaination I've heard for one. In that case what you would be telling would be something unbelievable, which might not be the way your grandmother meant it.
Comment Written 18-Nov-2021
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2021
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Thank you, Beth, for reading and reviewing my presentation.
Much appreciated.
Respectfully, Jan
Comment from Jasmine Girl
Haha. Sometimes, idioms came from fictionalized fact. They are fictionalized due to poor eyesight or people's over sized imagination. The idioms usually were benefitted from these imagination.
Well done.
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2021
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Haha. Sometimes, idioms came from fictionalized fact. They are fictionalized due to poor eyesight or people's over sized imagination. The idioms usually were benefitted from these imagination.
Well done.
Comment Written 18-Nov-2021
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2021
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Thank you, Lisa, for taking time to review my presentation.
This is common here in the South.
Respectfully, Jan
Comment from barbara.wilkey
I've never heard "How the cow ate the cabbage?", but I have heard "bless your heart." many many times. Thank you for sharing with us. I know this Multi-Author Book is going to be a good one.
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2021
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I've never heard "How the cow ate the cabbage?", but I have heard "bless your heart." many many times. Thank you for sharing with us. I know this Multi-Author Book is going to be a good one.
Comment Written 18-Nov-2021
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2021
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Thank you, Barbara, for reviewing my presentation.
I've heard this saying all my life.
Respectfully, Jan