Idioms Explained
Viewing comments for Chapter 23 "Liver Idioms"Fanstorians explain the backstory of idioms
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Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
I've decided I don't want anyone in Persia to fall in love with me!! I would prefer to hold on to my liver for future needs. Lol. I'm catching up still, and it is a revelation learning all the origins of these idioms. As I've said before you have certainly started something, I'm totally hooked! This was a really good one, my friend!! :)) Sandra xxx
reply by the author on 21-Dec-2021
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I've decided I don't want anyone in Persia to fall in love with me!! I would prefer to hold on to my liver for future needs. Lol. I'm catching up still, and it is a revelation learning all the origins of these idioms. As I've said before you have certainly started something, I'm totally hooked! This was a really good one, my friend!! :)) Sandra xxx
Comment Written 21-Dec-2021
reply by the author on 21-Dec-2021
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Lol. Isn't it a riot? Thank you so much for reviewing and for your wonderful contributions, Sandra!
Hugs!
Comment from Spitfire
An hilarious ending. Liver as the source of courage works for the expression 'lily livered'. I enjoyed this researched article. A great bit of trivia for a lively conversation.
reply by the author on 16-Dec-2021
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An hilarious ending. Liver as the source of courage works for the expression 'lily livered'. I enjoyed this researched article. A great bit of trivia for a lively conversation.
Comment Written 16-Dec-2021
reply by the author on 16-Dec-2021
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Thank you for the great review of my linguistic ramblings. I'm so happy you found it funny, Shari! Hugs!
Comment from Sugarray77
This is very well written, Helen. I always love reading your informative essays and short stories. Your thoughts are well organized and clearly presented, and your readers stay engaged and eagerly reading the different bits of lore you include. An enjoyable read!!
Melissa
reply by the author on 16-Dec-2021
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This is very well written, Helen. I always love reading your informative essays and short stories. Your thoughts are well organized and clearly presented, and your readers stay engaged and eagerly reading the different bits of lore you include. An enjoyable read!!
Melissa
Comment Written 16-Dec-2021
reply by the author on 16-Dec-2021
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Thank you so much, Melissa! You know I always like to ramble on linguistic topics. Hugs!
Comment from Anne Johnston
Chopped liver - I hear that expression a lot. Thank you for explaining where it came from and all the other information you shared here. I agree with your closing lines: "I think in English, we prefer the heart for emotions. Saying "eat your liver out," just doesn't sound right."
reply by the author on 16-Dec-2021
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Chopped liver - I hear that expression a lot. Thank you for explaining where it came from and all the other information you shared here. I agree with your closing lines: "I think in English, we prefer the heart for emotions. Saying "eat your liver out," just doesn't sound right."
Comment Written 16-Dec-2021
reply by the author on 16-Dec-2021
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I was surprised that it came from that cartoon. Thanks so much, Anne! Hugs!
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You are welcome
Comment from Begin Again
Oh, Helen, you certainly know how to make my liver quiver and all of me for that matter. LOL First, I cringed remembering the tough shoe leather my mother presented to us at dinner (though I must admit I do believe my beloved Pekinese lived to 18 because I smuggled my liver to her), and secondly, imagining eating it again as an endearment. Ugh!
Hugs, Carol
reply by the author on 16-Dec-2021
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Oh, Helen, you certainly know how to make my liver quiver and all of me for that matter. LOL First, I cringed remembering the tough shoe leather my mother presented to us at dinner (though I must admit I do believe my beloved Pekinese lived to 18 because I smuggled my liver to her), and secondly, imagining eating it again as an endearment. Ugh!
Hugs, Carol
Comment Written 16-Dec-2021
reply by the author on 16-Dec-2021
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Lol! I hope you got a good giggle out of it, Carol! Thanks so much and hurray for the long-lived Pekinese!
Hugs!
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
A fun idiom about our liver which of course is one of our vital organs and it is often abused by us too. I have heard of lily-livered and it was used a lot in the first world war, as those frightened recruits were accused of cowardice. Much enjoyed Helen, you always bring something different for us to read, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 16-Dec-2021
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A fun idiom about our liver which of course is one of our vital organs and it is often abused by us too. I have heard of lily-livered and it was used a lot in the first world war, as those frightened recruits were accused of cowardice. Much enjoyed Helen, you always bring something different for us to read, love Dolly x
Comment Written 16-Dec-2021
reply by the author on 16-Dec-2021
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Thank you so much, Dolly! Appreciate the review! Hugs!
Comment from Jasmine Girl
This is funny. For Chinese people, "I will eat your liver" can be very dangerous because "stir-friend" pig livers is a Chinese dish. We also like to eat stir-fried pig hearts.
Well done.
reply by the author on 15-Dec-2021
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This is funny. For Chinese people, "I will eat your liver" can be very dangerous because "stir-friend" pig livers is a Chinese dish. We also like to eat stir-fried pig hearts.
Well done.
Comment Written 15-Dec-2021
reply by the author on 15-Dec-2021
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Lol! That's funny. I don't we should try these expressions in other languages. Thanks so much, Lisa! Hugs!
Comment from Tina Crute
Eat your liver out just sounds awful,lol! This was interesting! Your chapter details different liver idioms but also makes me realize that idioms often stem from degrees of similar qualities...love, courage or lack of either. Well done!
Tina
reply by the author on 15-Dec-2021
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Eat your liver out just sounds awful,lol! This was interesting! Your chapter details different liver idioms but also makes me realize that idioms often stem from degrees of similar qualities...love, courage or lack of either. Well done!
Tina
Comment Written 15-Dec-2021
reply by the author on 15-Dec-2021
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Lol. I know! But for ancient people, the liver was so big, and so were the intestines, they thought those things were more important than the brain. Lol. Thanks so much for the review, Tina! Hugs!
Comment from judiverse
I agree. Somehow, eat your liver out doesn't sound right. I'm glad that we see the heart as the source of our emotions. I've heard of lily-livered, and it sounds like something out of the old west. I think the chopped liver reference is funny. It's interesting how different countries have their own interpretations of words. Great information in this. judi
reply by the author on 15-Dec-2021
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I agree. Somehow, eat your liver out doesn't sound right. I'm glad that we see the heart as the source of our emotions. I've heard of lily-livered, and it sounds like something out of the old west. I think the chopped liver reference is funny. It's interesting how different countries have their own interpretations of words. Great information in this. judi
Comment Written 15-Dec-2021
reply by the author on 15-Dec-2021
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Thanks so much, Judi! It was fun to learn the source of the "chopped liver" phrase. Hugs!
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You're very welcome. judi
Comment from Carol Clark2
This is a fun article. It's interesting what different countries refer to as the center of the emotions, and all the various expressions applied to the liver.
Nicely done. Blessings. Carol
reply by the author on 15-Dec-2021
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This is a fun article. It's interesting what different countries refer to as the center of the emotions, and all the various expressions applied to the liver.
Nicely done. Blessings. Carol
Comment Written 15-Dec-2021
reply by the author on 15-Dec-2021
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Thank you so much, Carol. The liver is an amazing organ. The ancients had no idea but how cool that it's the only organ that can regenerate itself! Hugs!
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What about skin? That's considered an organ. We consistently grow new skin cells. Just wondering.
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You're right! The skin is such a marvelous thing! It is an organ - our biggest one. I was limiting to the internal organs when I said that it regenerated. Ah if only the heart and lung and kidneys but now they do transplants...
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I knew you meant internal organs. Sorry I was being testy. 💖