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Warm & Fuzzy · 01-08-2002, 08:40 PM

What is your favorite idiom?

I'll post mine later...

Kay Scarpetta · 01-08-2002, 10:17 PM

Can you clarify the definition of "Idiom" please? LOL

Warm & Fuzzy · 01-08-2002, 10:25 PM

An idiom a pharse or saying that sounds like something, but really mean something else.... ((or any pharse, as a matter of fact...))

EX: It's raining cats and dogs

It doesn't REALLY mean it's raining cats and dogs...lol

Warm & Fuzzy · 01-08-2002, 10:26 PM

Here's another one :

Heavens to Betsy!

((my favorite))

Kay Scarpetta · 01-08-2002, 10:28 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Jo's the bomb
An idiom a pharse or saying that sounds like something, but really mean something else.... ((or any pharse, as a matter of fact...))

Um...where is D and her dictionary when you need her? LOL

Warm & Fuzzy · 01-08-2002, 10:34 PM

id·i·om [íddee m ] (plural id·i·oms) noun

1. fixed expression with nonliteral meaning: a fixed, distinctive, and often colorful expression whose meaning cannot be understood from the combined meanings of its individual words, for example, "to have somebody in stitches"

2. natural way of using a language: the way of using a particular language that comes naturally to its native speakers and involves both knowledge of its grammar and familiarity with its usage

3. stylistic expression of person or group: the style of expression of a specific individual or group

4. ARTS distinguishing artistic style: the characteristic style of an artist or artistic group

Does that help, Karli? LOL

Kay Scarpetta · 01-08-2002, 10:36 PM

Ahhhhhh, thank you, Jenny!

Warm & Fuzzy · 01-08-2002, 10:59 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Lisa Whelchel Forever
Ahhhhhh, thank you, Jenny!

Anytime

Bootsy Whoosh · 01-10-2002, 07:58 PM

I am partial to "sticking your foot in your mouth", "kick the bucket", "hogwash", and "horse of a different color."

Also, "sitting on the fence" or "straddling the fence".

Oh and who could forget "hitting the nail on the head" "trying to find a needle in a haystack" and "if the shoe fits, wear it" and "fight fire with fire" (that one's also a Metallica song, lol)

Meg07945 · 01-11-2002, 05:07 PM

I like
BRING HOME THE BACON
its funny!

Hollow · 01-11-2002, 05:29 PM

To be in the doghouse=to be in trouble. lol.

LaverneShirley · 01-11-2002, 08:07 PM

"Horse of a different color." "Once in a blue moon." And I don't know if it counts, but "Whatever floats your boat."

Mossopp · 01-12-2002, 05:56 PM

My supervisor at works favorite exclamation is "Bloody Nora!!". He's always screaming that whenever something goes wrong (and things are always going wrong in our office). I wish I knew what the hell a "bloody Nora" is. I've heard of a 'bloody Mary' but never a 'bloody Nora'!!

Kay Scarpetta · 01-12-2002, 06:10 PM

Bloody Nora??? LOLOLOLOL I think I found myself a new phrase...

Love The Facts Of Life · 01-12-2002, 06:30 PM

k I don't if these count but: "Fresh as a daisy" "Your a peach" "turn blue" "kiss my grits" and "don't pick your peachs before there fuzzed up."

01-08-2002, 08:40 PM	#1
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01-08-2002, 10:17 PM	#2
Kay Scarpetta Defy Gravity 8.26.05 Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 04, 2001 Location: La Vie Boheme Posts: 28,013	Can you clarify the definition of "Idiom" please? LOL
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01-10-2002, 07:58 PM	#9
Bootsy Whoosh Storms abrewin'... Senior Member Join Date: May 16, 2001 Location: The Alpha Quadrant, Sector 001 Posts: 2,104	I am partial to "sticking your foot in your mouth", "kick the bucket", "hogwash", and "horse of a different color." Also, "sitting on the fence" or "straddling the fence". Oh and who could forget "hitting the nail on the head" "trying to find a needle in a haystack" and "if the shoe fits, wear it" and "fight fire with fire" (that one's also a Metallica song, lol)
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01-11-2002, 05:07 PM	#10
Meg07945 Olive!!! Senior Member Join Date: Jan 16, 2001 Location: New Jersey!! The Garden State!! Posts: 1,001	I like BRING HOME THE BACON its funny!
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01-12-2002, 05:56 PM	#13
Mossopp asleep at the wheel Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 30, 2000 Location: Helensburgh, Scotland Posts: 3,726	My supervisor at works favorite exclamation is "Bloody Nora!!". He's always screaming that whenever something goes wrong (and things are always going wrong in our office). I wish I knew what the hell a "bloody Nora" is. I've heard of a 'bloody Mary' but never a 'bloody Nora'!!
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01-08-2002, 10:25 PM	#3
Warm & Fuzzy Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Feb 02, 2001 Posts: 10,254	An idiom a pharse or saying that sounds like something, but really mean something else.... ((or any pharse, as a matter of fact...)) EX: It's raining cats and dogs It doesn't REALLY mean it's raining cats and dogs...lol

01-08-2002, 10:26 PM	#4
Warm & Fuzzy Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Feb 02, 2001 Posts: 10,254	Here's another one : Heavens to Betsy! ((my favorite))

01-08-2002, 10:34 PM	#6
Warm & Fuzzy Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Feb 02, 2001 Posts: 10,254	id·i·om [íddee m ] (plural id·i·oms) noun 1. fixed expression with nonliteral meaning: a fixed, distinctive, and often colorful expression whose meaning cannot be understood from the combined meanings of its individual words, for example, "to have somebody in stitches" 2. natural way of using a language: the way of using a particular language that comes naturally to its native speakers and involves both knowledge of its grammar and familiarity with its usage 3. stylistic expression of person or group: the style of expression of a specific individual or group 4. ARTS distinguishing artistic style: the characteristic style of an artist or artistic group Does that help, Karli? LOL

01-08-2002, 10:36 PM	#7
Kay Scarpetta Defy Gravity 8.26.05 Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 04, 2001 Location: La Vie Boheme Posts: 28,013	Ahhhhhh, thank you, Jenny!

01-11-2002, 05:29 PM	#11
Hollow Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Dec 16, 2001 Posts: 30,406	To be in the doghouse=to be in trouble. lol.

01-11-2002, 08:07 PM	#12
LaverneShirley Mission Doll Senior Member Join Date: Jul 26, 2000 Location: Liberty Twp, OH Posts: 1,552	"Horse of a different color." "Once in a blue moon." And I don't know if it counts, but "Whatever floats your boat."

01-12-2002, 06:10 PM	#14
Kay Scarpetta Defy Gravity 8.26.05 Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 04, 2001 Location: La Vie Boheme Posts: 28,013	Bloody Nora??? LOLOLOLOL I think I found myself a new phrase...

01-12-2002, 06:30 PM	#15
Love The Facts Of Life FlUtTeRfLy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 18, 2001 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1,515	k I don't if these count but: "Fresh as a daisy" "Your a peach" "turn blue" "kiss my grits" and "don't pick your peachs before there fuzzed up."
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