Reader Opinions
Anonymous – (ring a bell) August 1, 2019
I was on a yacht today, the waves were big enough it was ringing the boats bell.. my partner captaining the vessel said when we hit the first big crest.. “holy shit, that one rang my bell”…
Anonymous – (two heads are better than one) July 26, 2019
H.D. Rouse translation of “The Iliad,” by Homer, Book 10:
“But if one more would go with me, that means more courage and more comfort. Two heads are better than one.”
If translation is correct, that would put the phrase in the late eighth or early seventh century BC.
Joyful – (fish rots from the head down) July 24, 2019
We use this “proverb” in the Greek culture and I strongly disagree that this “proverb” would in anyway pertain to President Trump, who is constantly attacked by the media and ‘regressives’.
Anonymous – (dig one’s own grave) July 16, 2019
By ignoring global warming, we are digging our own graves.
kt – (take for a ride) July 6, 2019
Perhaps the more widespread use of “take him for a ride,” in connection with murder, was prompted by the phrase’s use in the 1928 film LIGHTS OF NEW YORK. This was considered a very poor movie (both then and now) but it holds the distinction of being the very first “all-talking” motion picture (I.e., without any silent sequences). Everyone seemed to come away remembering the film’s “take him for a ride” exchange.
Frank – (drop a bombshell) June 28, 2019
I would like to know a synonym for dropped a Bombshell for example Bolt out of the blue
DP Guha Roy – (look forward) June 28, 2019
Looking forward to -should be used in formal way. Especially wile ending up a speech or letter with positive response in mind. But can one use – looking forward , with other particles like for or in , in formal or informal sentences ?
Falak Thacker – (dig one’s own grave) June 20, 2019
People who dig their own graves do something which causes them great harm.
Oteta – (drain the swamp) June 20, 2019
According to Albright’s “Fascism: A Warning”, Mussolini used this term as well.
Napoleon – (dressed to kill) June 20, 2019
It is my understanding it originated with Napoleons Imperial Guard, 1799-1815 they were an elite group and were treated as such, including uniforms that were basically tuxedos with tails, the finest pants and boots. And literally dressed to kill.
