Fun & Silly Musings On A Friday Afternoon
Published on 10 Aug 2007 at 12:32 pm.
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What if many of the common cliques, phrases and words had literal meanings?
Like:
Raining cats and dogs? Oooh lookout - ouch!
I’m all ears! Head to toe?
You’re driving me crazy! Need to see a therapist?
Sleeping like a baby. Now c’mon, do folks typically associate babies and getting sleep?
Going to the restroom. Really, going to take a nap or relax in there?
Up to your eyeballs in….Gosh, could be anything.
Hell On Wheels. Ok, a bit old but I remember it. Ooooh - would you be running for cover?
Got A Kick Out Of. Giver or receiver? Both?
Losing Your Mind/Lost Your Mind - Someone call a therapist!
Knock Your Socks Off. Ooops, sorry I’m too busy chuckling.
I’m just beside myself! Two of you or a split personality?
Boy, I could just keep going…..
How about adding some of yours?
Eric Roth on 16 Aug 2007 at 8:43 am: 1
Fun.
Along those lines, here are another two idioms that defy literal meaning:
I’m of two minds on that. - Do you have two minds? Two bodies? How does it feel?
Chomping on the bit. - Are you a horse? Who put the bit in your mouth?
lorraine on 16 Aug 2007 at 9:01 am: 2
Great Eric! LOL
Thanks for your contribution!If you have more, bring ‘em on!