
idiomatic expressions
#1
Posted 22 September 2006 - 09:35 PM
Idioms - are phrases and sentences that do not mean exactly what they say. Even if you know the meaning of every word you may not understand the idiom because you don't understand the culture behind it.
For Example: in America, we use the idiom, A bad apple. We know that if you leave a rotten or bad apple in a barrel it will spoil the good apples. So when you relate it to a person you get this.
Meaning:
A morally bad person who makes a whole group bad.
A bad apple is someone who has a bad effect on a whole group or system.
People also say, "One bad or rotten apple spoils the whole bushel or barrel."
Example:
The corruption in the government started with a bad apple, a high official two years ago. Now the whole system is corrupt.
Dave
#2
Posted 22 September 2006 - 09:38 PM
Meaning: to say clearly and plainly what one means.
Example: Never be afraid to call a spade a spade.
#3
Posted 22 September 2006 - 09:43 PM
"Yes, I got the work done in time. I finished it at the eleventh hour, but I wasn't late.
#4
Posted 22 September 2006 - 09:59 PM
Meaning: One who imitates another.
"You're nothing but a second rate, trying hard, copy-cat"

#5
Posted 23 September 2006 - 02:08 AM
Meaning: Someone who is very dear to another person.
Example: My Herb is the apple of my eyes (smile).
#6
Posted 23 September 2006 - 01:02 PM
Meaning: Don't quit.
I am very persistent. I never say die.
#7
Posted 27 September 2006 - 04:49 PM
Meaning: From 24 hours in a day, seven days in a week.
Example: The blue-collared worker works 24/7.
#8
Posted 29 September 2006 - 03:16 PM
Meaning: Possessing many weapons.
Example: My Herb is armed to the teeth.
#9
Posted 29 September 2006 - 05:50 PM

meaning-economize, use and spend less
example- i tighten my belt whenever i have no enough budget/money
#10
Posted 29 September 2006 - 07:31 PM
Meaning: Very happy
Example: My Herb was over the moon yesterday.
#11
Posted 29 September 2006 - 09:07 PM

meaning-earn the family's income
example-i hope i could help my hubby to bring home the bacon
#12
Posted 29 September 2006 - 09:31 PM
Meaning: anonymous or incognito
Example: Why he or she has to play the cats mother in the WOF forum?
#13
Posted 29 September 2006 - 10:08 PM
Idiomatic Expression: The cats mother
Meaning: anonymous or incognito
Example: Why he or she has to play the cats mother in the WOF forum?
Wow Mrs_Tee, I have not heard of that one before. Is that an expression used in PI, or one here?
Dave
#14
Posted 29 September 2006 - 10:31 PM
on a shoestring- with a very little money
ex.- Out of the blue, he opened up a business on a shoe string
#15
Posted 29 September 2006 - 10:34 PM
Out of the blue- enexpectedly, by surprise, from nowhere
on a shoestring- with a very little money
ex.- Out of the blue, he opened up a business on a shoe string
That was very good! A two for one deal.

Dave
#16
Posted 29 September 2006 - 10:36 PM
That was very good! A two for one deal.
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#17
Posted 30 September 2006 - 04:57 PM
barking at the moon= wishing for possible
redhanded= stealing something
and many many more but i forgot...

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#18
Posted 30 September 2006 - 05:22 PM
Don't Give Up the Ship Means Do not stop, Keep going. Do not give up, there is hope..
History of this saying.
During WWII, a Navy Destroyer was badly damaged. The Crew fought hard to save the Ship. When some were ready to give up it was said Do not give up the Ship. By the Crew not giving up and continue to fight, they saved the ship and many more lives than if they had abondon the ship. This action was seen again prior to the Desert Storm onboard the USS Stark, when Iraq had shot 2 Missiles into her, and another Navy Ship when she hit a Mine.
#19
Posted 02 October 2006 - 12:44 AM
Wow Mrs_Tee, I have not heard of that one before. Is that an expression used in PI, or one here?
#20
Posted 03 October 2006 - 12:57 AM
Meaning: Easy to get
Example: She's a dime a dozen.
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