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David In Indy:
You've heard them before. We know what they mean when we hear them, but they really don't make any sense. Here's a few -


"You can't have your cake and eat it too"

meaning - you can't have it both ways.

If we're not supposed to eat it, what do they suggest we do with it?


"There's more than one way to skin a cat"

meaning - there's more than one way to achieve a goal.

Why would anyone want to skin a cat?


"I didn't just fall off the turnip wagon"

meaning - you're not fooling me/I don't believe you

So what about the people who DID fall off a turnip wagon?


"It's the cat's pajamas"

meaning - it's wonderful. Sometimes the phrase will be directed towards a person - "He/She is the cat's pajamas" or "She thinks he's the cat's pajamas".

Cats wear pajamas?

Front-Ranger:
"He's from Texas."  :D

Monika:

--- Quote from: Front-Ranger on April 17, 2010, 09:11:11 am ---"He's from Texas."  :D

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Meaning - you rather have sex with than to drink coffee with this person"'


Why not do both?

Penthesilea:

--- Quote from: Kerry on April 19, 2010, 01:34:13 am ---Since when did people fall out of the sky when it rains?

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Well, since cats and dogs can fall out of the sky when it pours - why not people? ;D

David In Indy:

--- Quote from: Penthesilea on April 19, 2010, 01:59:12 am ---Well, since cats and dogs can fall out of the sky when it pours - why not people? ;D


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:laugh: :laugh:

Yeah, you are thinking about It is raining cats and dogs

I was thinking about posting that one! That's a good one Chrissi!

Which makes me think of -

"When it rains it pours"

meaning - many similar or associated events tend to happen at (or close to) the same time. It's normally used when many things seem to begin going wrong all at once.

So, suddenly rain is a BAD thing?

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