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Front-Ranger:
I wonder if "shooting blanks" means something of the same in the U.S.?

David In Indy:
The sun doesn't shine on the same dog's ass every day.

Meaning: Sometimes you win and sometimes you lose.

Example:

Chris: "I didn't get those jobs I applied for."

Jeff: "Well, the sun doesn't shine on the same dog's ass every day. Better luck next time!"


Personally, I would think the sun would shine on ANY dog's ass if he was outside and in the sunlight. ;)

David In Indy:
I should point out that while the above phrase has always been fairly well known here in the Midwest, it was made popular in the movie "Hoosiers".

"The sun don't shine on the same dog's ass every day. But mister, you haven't seen a ray of light since you got here!"

Meaning - He has been having nothing but VERY bad luck since arriving in town.

David In Indy:

--- Quote from: Front-Ranger on May 03, 2010, 12:41:27 am ---I wonder if "shooting blanks" means something of the same in the U.S.?

--- End quote ---

Well Lee, I don't know about other places, but I sure do know what it means here in the U.S.! :laugh:

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