Idioms Explained
Viewing comments for Chapter 4 "Idioms "Fanstorians explain the backstory of idioms
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Comment from Elizabeth Emerald
Great addition to the compilation. Kick the bucket--makes perfect sense, in a macabre way. I never thought of the underlying implication as to breaking eggs. Amusing to imagine breaking chair legs during a performance!
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2021
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Great addition to the compilation. Kick the bucket--makes perfect sense, in a macabre way. I never thought of the underlying implication as to breaking eggs. Amusing to imagine breaking chair legs during a performance!
Comment Written 17-Nov-2021
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2021
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Some are quite funny, and some I still don't know how the idiom came about even after reading the explanation. Thanks Liz, I'm glad you liked these. Warm hugs, my friend. :)) Sandra xx
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
I have heard of these before Sandra and I have used them too. I had no idead they were dated so far back in time and they have survived to still be used today, a fine well researched selection of idioms here, much enjoyed, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2021
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I have heard of these before Sandra and I have used them too. I had no idead they were dated so far back in time and they have survived to still be used today, a fine well researched selection of idioms here, much enjoyed, love Dolly x
Comment Written 17-Nov-2021
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2021
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I didn't, either. Researching their origins is a real learning curve. I'm glad you learned something from them, I'm going to check out some others I've wondered about. Warm hugs, my friend. :)) Sandra xx
Comment from L. Kalere
Not only will this be fun, but I learned a few things. Who would have thought? But now they make sense. Will be fun trivia for parties, too.
Well done.
Linda
reply by the author on 17-Nov-2021
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Not only will this be fun, but I learned a few things. Who would have thought? But now they make sense. Will be fun trivia for parties, too.
Well done.
Linda
Comment Written 17-Nov-2021
reply by the author on 17-Nov-2021
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I'm learning, too, Linda, just researching these three I learned a lot. I think you have hit on something with the 'trivia games' that would be fun. Thanks for reading mine, I'm glad you liked them. Warm hugs, my friend. :)) Sandra xx
Comment from DeboraDyess
You gotta love Helen and her intellect!
And this... My favorite is 'break a leg'. Who knew they'd smash chairs if they liked the play? No wonder theater chairs are bolted to the floor! lol
Blessings and many thanks
Debs
reply by the author on 17-Nov-2021
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You gotta love Helen and her intellect!
And this... My favorite is 'break a leg'. Who knew they'd smash chairs if they liked the play? No wonder theater chairs are bolted to the floor! lol
Blessings and many thanks
Debs
Comment Written 17-Nov-2021
reply by the author on 17-Nov-2021
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Yes, that one has always made me laugh. How can it be good luck to break your leg??? LOL! I can imagine the theatre's getting a bit peeved at having to repair all the chairs each night. Thank you, Debs, I'm glad you enjoyed mine contribution to Helen's book, she does come up with some great ideas. Love and hugs, my friend. :)) Sandra xx
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I wonder if the theatere owners didn't start skimping on chair making just because they had to do it so often. Then, of course, it would just add to the breakage. lol. Can't win for losing! Ha!
Comment from country ranch writer
Yeah there are a lot of old sayings around.Chapane taste on a beer pocket book.
Don't count your chickens before they hatch or don't put all you eggs in one basket.
reply by the author on 17-Nov-2021
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Yeah there are a lot of old sayings around.Chapane taste on a beer pocket book.
Don't count your chickens before they hatch or don't put all you eggs in one basket.
Comment Written 17-Nov-2021
reply by the author on 17-Nov-2021
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Once you start delving into them, we find there are loads! It's finding out some of the meanings that make it fun. These you have mentioned are really wise words and we can see where they are coming from. I liked yours, and I'm glad you liked mine. Thanks, my friend. :)) Sandra xx
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A stitch in time saves nine.
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Lol, that's so true! :))
Comment from Sally Law
This is fascinating. We use so many of these idioms, unaware of their origins. I especially like kick the bucket. Remember when a bucket was wooden? I do, but vaguely. Plastic might give way in a suicide attempt. Sending you my best today as always,
Sal XOs
reply by the author on 17-Nov-2021
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This is fascinating. We use so many of these idioms, unaware of their origins. I especially like kick the bucket. Remember when a bucket was wooden? I do, but vaguely. Plastic might give way in a suicide attempt. Sending you my best today as always,
Sal XOs
Comment Written 17-Nov-2021
reply by the author on 17-Nov-2021
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Thank you, Sal. I can remember the wooden buckets, goodness, that is a long time ago!! Suddenly I feel very old. :(
Love and hugs, my friend. xxx Sandra
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You don?t look old? but I?m not far behind. Blessings for your week. Sal XOs
Comment from Anne Johnston
Thank you for sharing the background of these idioms. I always wondered where "break a leg" came from. It seemed such a contradictory statement, telling someone to hurt themselves when you really wanted them to be a success.
reply by the author on 17-Nov-2021
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Thank you for sharing the background of these idioms. I always wondered where "break a leg" came from. It seemed such a contradictory statement, telling someone to hurt themselves when you really wanted them to be a success.
Comment Written 17-Nov-2021
reply by the author on 17-Nov-2021
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That's just it! A lot of idioms say the opposite to what they mean. Thank you, Anne. We've both learned something today! Lol. :)) xx
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You are welcome, Sandra
Comment from barbara.wilkey
Thank you for sharing these idioms with us. I didn't know this Multi-Author Book was out there. I will surely look it up because this was fun and educational to read. I really enjoyed it.
reply by the author on 17-Nov-2021
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Thank you for sharing these idioms with us. I didn't know this Multi-Author Book was out there. I will surely look it up because this was fun and educational to read. I really enjoyed it.
Comment Written 17-Nov-2021
reply by the author on 17-Nov-2021
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Just go to the bottom of my page and click on multi-authors and you'll get in. I'm glad you enjoyed mine, thanks, Barbara, they are fun to learn the origins of. Warm hugs, my friend. :)) Sandra xxx
Comment from Shirley McLain
It's funny how many idioms we grow up around. Have you found some that are regionally known or have different meanings depending on what part of the country you're from? Great job. Shirley
reply by the author on 17-Nov-2021
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It's funny how many idioms we grow up around. Have you found some that are regionally known or have different meanings depending on what part of the country you're from? Great job. Shirley
Comment Written 17-Nov-2021
reply by the author on 17-Nov-2021
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I know! I went into Google to see how many UK ones I could find, and was amazed to see there are thousands! I live in the South of England, but there are more idioms from the Midlands and the North of England. I'm so pleased you enjoyed these ones, Shirley, and thank you so much for the sixth star! That was really kind of you. Warm hugs, my friend. :)) Sandra xxx
Comment from royowen
This is marvellous, and there seems to be some "logical" reasons, I remember playing in some musicals back in the nineties, and "break a leg" was heard all the time. "Chewing the scenery" for a good performance, was another, beautifully written Sandra, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 17-Nov-2021
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This is marvellous, and there seems to be some "logical" reasons, I remember playing in some musicals back in the nineties, and "break a leg" was heard all the time. "Chewing the scenery" for a good performance, was another, beautifully written Sandra, blessings Roy
Comment Written 17-Nov-2021
reply by the author on 17-Nov-2021
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They are really funny, aren't they. I had a look to see how many UK ones I could find. I was amazed, there are hundreds! I'm glad you liked the ones I picked up. You being on the stage would certainly have heard that one about break a leg, I don't think they can do that anymore, all the seats are screwed to the ground! Lol. Thank you, dear friend. xxxx
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Wow. Heh heh