Reader Opinions
Anon – (go the extra mile) May 6, 2020
The roman soldier was only allowed to order someone to carry his pack 1 mile. By carrying it 2 miles, the soldier would be in violation of the law and could be punished. The phrase was intended to be a passive fight back against an unjust system, not “putting in extra effort”.
Anonymous – (when it rains, it pours) May 5, 2020
The phrase originated as a slogan for the Morton salt company.
Rohit Chatrath – (in a pickle) May 1, 2020
In a pickle is the equivalent of saying in the soup. In the soup also means under trouble or hardship/ difficulty.
Rohit Chatrath – (bun in the oven) May 1, 2020
This bun in the oven is similar to saying ‘in the family way’ which also means pregnancy of a woman. Sometimes, a woman hesitates in saying it openly that she is pregnant. So, declaring that She’s/ I’m in the family way is the same.
gwyneth – (throw dust in eyes) April 30, 2020
I think thatt throw dust in eyes means to distract someone.
gwyneth – (as mad as a hatter) April 30, 2020
I think mad as a hatter means your crazy or insane.
Kate Steele – (home is where the heart is) April 29, 2020
My understanding is that “heart” is a more modern term for “hearth” –the fireplace where “the home fires” were kept burning. The family gathered around the “home fire / hearth” became synonymous with “heart” in its many shades of meanings.
Fred Lee Curry – (home is where the heart is) April 29, 2020
I don’t think so. It means that wherever your heart is (work, with spouse, children, etc.), that that is where your real home is, not just where you are living, or where you grew up.
Anonymous – (home is where the heart is) April 29, 2020
I’m completely agreeing with this thought that home is where the heart is and whenever or wherever I am; the most essential is being attached to my loved ones; my family; kids; parents who I always miss them and they are the most significant ones for me.
Muhammad – (home is where the heart is) April 29, 2020
I’m also agreed home is where the heart is, were you can fine a true love, memories and being happy with your love ones.
