Idioms Explained
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Comment from dragonpoet
Hi Sandra.
I always look for these idiom histories to see if there are some ai missed.
I like that one went to the Bible. It seems the British really like to live by them at certain times.
Your Christmas puns are real groaners.
Keep writing and stay healthy
Have a great day.
Joan
reply by the author on 25-Jul-2023
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Hi Sandra.
I always look for these idiom histories to see if there are some ai missed.
I like that one went to the Bible. It seems the British really like to live by them at certain times.
Your Christmas puns are real groaners.
Keep writing and stay healthy
Have a great day.
Joan
Comment Written 25-Jul-2023
reply by the author on 25-Jul-2023
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Thank you so much for going back to read this. It made me go through them. I used to enjoy looking up the idioms, it was fun finding the reason of how they came about. Thank you, Joan! Warm hugs, my friend. Sandra xx
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You're very welcome Sandra, I have read so much of your poetry and chapters through the years I have to search in to your portfolio.
Joan
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You really have, Joan, and I've really appreciated it. Thank you, my friend. xxx
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No problem, Sandra.
Joan
Comment from Sally Law
Dear Sandra, what a delightful gift this has been to me for weeks. Your certainly know how to bring us Christmas cheer, and the gift of laughter has never been more appreciated. Sending you my best today as always and blessings for the season,
Sally XOs
reply by the author on 26-Dec-2021
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Dear Sandra, what a delightful gift this has been to me for weeks. Your certainly know how to bring us Christmas cheer, and the gift of laughter has never been more appreciated. Sending you my best today as always and blessings for the season,
Sally XOs
Comment Written 26-Dec-2021
reply by the author on 26-Dec-2021
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~Bless your heart, Sally, thank you so much for saving your review until today and rewarding me with a six! You have finished my Christmas with a big smile! I hope you had a wonderful time, and had your family around you to share the joy of Christmas. I wish you the best of the best for the coming year. Love and hugs, my friend. Sandra. xxx
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You are most welcome! Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Sally and Jackson XOs
Comment from blondie560
Hi Sandra, I loved the baby Jesus joke the best. Thanks for all the information on some of these strange idioms. I have a couple I know of so I should add a chapter to the book. I'll do that in the new year.
Merry Christmas! I hope you get to spend it with your granddaughter. I hope you and your family are all healthy. I had a mild case of Covid back in November. I was shocked because I couldn't trace it back to where I would have gotten it. I'm so careful too because my mom lives in assisted living and my brother is battling cancer and I've been doing so much for both of them. Everyone else in my family all tested negative several times so I'm thankful for that.
Take care, hugs:) Sally
reply by the author on 24-Dec-2021
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Hi Sandra, I loved the baby Jesus joke the best. Thanks for all the information on some of these strange idioms. I have a couple I know of so I should add a chapter to the book. I'll do that in the new year.
Merry Christmas! I hope you get to spend it with your granddaughter. I hope you and your family are all healthy. I had a mild case of Covid back in November. I was shocked because I couldn't trace it back to where I would have gotten it. I'm so careful too because my mom lives in assisted living and my brother is battling cancer and I've been doing so much for both of them. Everyone else in my family all tested negative several times so I'm thankful for that.
Take care, hugs:) Sally
Comment Written 24-Dec-2021
reply by the author on 24-Dec-2021
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I loved that one, too. I'm going to use all the jokes for my Christmas quizz with my family. Thank you for reading this one, Sally, even when it wasn't paying anything anymore.
I'm sorry you went down with Covid, but so very relieved it was only a mild dose. We don't know who we might pass in the streets who might have it and unwittingly pass it on. You've got a lot to deal with, haven't you? What with your dear mum and brother so vulnerable, I'm so sorry your brother has that terrible battle to fight.
I hope you have a nice Christmas, my friend, I know it will be hard for you. I'll be thinking of you and pray your New Year will bring about good news for your brother and some joy for your dear mum. Lots of love and hugs, dear friend. Sandra xxx
Comment from rspoet
Hello Sandra,
25000 idioms? I'll be under the hill long before it's over.
I always thought that stiff upper lip was from sniffing a lot of glue.
Another excellent chapter for your book.
I like the tinsilitis joke the best.
Have a wonderful Christmas with family, my friend.
Best wishes.
Robert
reply by the author on 23-Dec-2021
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Hello Sandra,
25000 idioms? I'll be under the hill long before it's over.
I always thought that stiff upper lip was from sniffing a lot of glue.
Another excellent chapter for your book.
I like the tinsilitis joke the best.
Have a wonderful Christmas with family, my friend.
Best wishes.
Robert
Comment Written 22-Dec-2021
reply by the author on 23-Dec-2021
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Lol, I'm sure there are many glue sniffers with stiff noses, let alone lips.
Yes, there are 25000 idioms, I don't think I'll be doing all those, I'll leave that for others to research. I've been told there are many more in the Bible, so some go back more years than I can count in what's left of my lifetime.
Thank you so much, Robert, for that shiny sixth star, and the fun review. I've enjoyed reading all of them throughout the year. You Have a wonderful Christmas, too, my friend, and a bright, healthy, happy New Year! Love and hugs, Sandra xx
Comment from Melodie Michelle
Exceptional piece my friend! I love the idioms and it was very interesting and held my attention throughout the piece!
Thanks so much for sharing and many blessings to you and your family this Christmas;-)
reply by the author on 23-Dec-2021
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Exceptional piece my friend! I love the idioms and it was very interesting and held my attention throughout the piece!
Thanks so much for sharing and many blessings to you and your family this Christmas;-)
Comment Written 22-Dec-2021
reply by the author on 23-Dec-2021
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Thank you so much for the sixth star, Melodie! What a lovely review to wake up to! I'm so glad you enjoyed my idiom origins, they were such fun to research. Have a wonderful Christmas, my friend, and a brilliant, happy, healthy New Year!! :)) Sandra xx
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Comment from Rosemary Everson1
It's been a long time since I have commented on your stories. I have always liked reading your point of views. The point of views in this chapter is wonderful to read.
reply by the author on 22-Dec-2021
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It's been a long time since I have commented on your stories. I have always liked reading your point of views. The point of views in this chapter is wonderful to read.
Comment Written 22-Dec-2021
reply by the author on 22-Dec-2021
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Thank you, Rosemary. I'm sort of relaxing at the moment, but will be starting my new novel in January. I'm so glad you enjoyed reading the origins of the idioms I chose, they were fascinating to research. Have a wonderful Christmas, my friend, and a happy, healthy 2022. :)) Sandra xx
Comment from robyn corum
Sandra,
What fun! Isn't it crazy what we humans can do to a language? *smile* I don't think we can be trusted with anything! hahahaha
Even the words we speak aren't to be trusted in our hands -- and mouths. This was a fun post!
Note - in the jokes section, can you recheck the spelling of 'Rudolph'?
Thanks!
reply by the author on 21-Dec-2021
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Sandra,
What fun! Isn't it crazy what we humans can do to a language? *smile* I don't think we can be trusted with anything! hahahaha
Even the words we speak aren't to be trusted in our hands -- and mouths. This was a fun post!
Note - in the jokes section, can you recheck the spelling of 'Rudolph'?
Thanks!
Comment Written 21-Dec-2021
reply by the author on 21-Dec-2021
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You were the only person to spot that spelling mistake, Robyn, thanks so much for pointing it out.
I've learned a lot researching these idioms, and while I think some are completely logical, others are mind blowing! This could made a good quiz program. Thank you, dear friend, for reading these idioms, I'm glad you enjoyed them. Have a wonderful Christmas, and a happy, very healthy New Year. Love and hugs. Sandra. xxxx
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Yay! This may be the only thing I'm actually good for! hahaha
Comment from Meia (MESAYERS)
This is pure unadulterated GENIUS. This should be read by everyone and seen everywhere! I laughed and learned so so much I found it an utter delight how wonderful you are brilliant! All my love and festive wishes WELL DONE Meia xx
reply by the author on 21-Dec-2021
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This is pure unadulterated GENIUS. This should be read by everyone and seen everywhere! I laughed and learned so so much I found it an utter delight how wonderful you are brilliant! All my love and festive wishes WELL DONE Meia xx
Comment Written 21-Dec-2021
reply by the author on 21-Dec-2021
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Now I'm blushing to the roots of my hair! Lol, thank you so very much, Meia, you've made my day and I'll be going to bed in a minute with a big smile on my face!! Thank you for that golden star, my friend, I'm overwhelmed by this review. Have a wonderful Christmas and a very happy, healthy New Year. Love and hugs, Sandra xxx
Comment from bhogg
Hi Sandra--thanks for bringing a smile my way. As I read through your idioms, I kept thinking, "Yep, I know that person, or perhaps more personal...yep, I'm guilty of that."
reply by the author on 21-Dec-2021
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Hi Sandra--thanks for bringing a smile my way. As I read through your idioms, I kept thinking, "Yep, I know that person, or perhaps more personal...yep, I'm guilty of that."
Comment Written 21-Dec-2021
reply by the author on 21-Dec-2021
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Lol, I know some, too. Thank you so much for reading these idioms, and I'm made-up that they made you smile. Have a wonderful Christmas, and a healthy, happy 2022. :)) Sandra xx
Comment from palmart
Your writing is wonderfully surprising! It is self explicative but also enrich your readers "elevating them to a higher step" in English!! I humbly invite yon in keep unfolding the mysteries of daily expressions we have no idea of its origin! I put "only" six stars as no more were available. Merry Christmas for you and your family!
reply by the author on 21-Dec-2021
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Your writing is wonderfully surprising! It is self explicative but also enrich your readers "elevating them to a higher step" in English!! I humbly invite yon in keep unfolding the mysteries of daily expressions we have no idea of its origin! I put "only" six stars as no more were available. Merry Christmas for you and your family!
Comment Written 21-Dec-2021
reply by the author on 21-Dec-2021
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What a lovely compliment! Thank you so much. It seems these idioms are quite popular on here, so I will continue, and encourage others to discover the origins of others. There are so many of them! Thank you so much for the sixth star, I really appreciated them and your comments. Have a very Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy New Year with your friends and loved ones. :)) Sandra xx
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You are really welcome, Dear Sandra! I only wrote what my heart felt, haha. So, It was totally easy to write this review. You open eyes with your comments, tips and artworks.
Have you and your loved ones a healthy Merry Christmas and a wonderful 2022 (No more Covid please!). God Bless you