Reader Opinions
mark – (the devil is beating his wife) April 22, 2022
I’ve heard this expression many times. I figure it’s a phrase indicating the oxymoron of rain without clouds, just as ridiculous as the Devil having a wife. In short just another way of saying something strange is occurring.
Mercury Lewis – (charity begins at home) April 18, 2022
The closest Bible story to this idom is when Jesus says, ” for this cause shall a man leave his father and mother and cleave unto his wife.”
And also when Jesus directs the young disciple to go home first after his deliverance. ( My thoughts)
Brooke Peterson – (the devil is beating his wife) April 18, 2022
I was born in South Carolina I remember hearing that when it’s raining and the sun is shining the devil was beating his wife. I’ve been living in Nebraska for the last 11 years and I haven’t heard anyone else say it but I have told a lot of people so who knows!
Paul Jonah – (the devil is beating his wife) April 18, 2022
I was raised in New Brunswick, Canada and my parents used thus expression a lot. There are many Pennsylvania Dutch ( Deutsch) as well as Scottish/ Irish in the area. It was always used when there was a sun shower.
Sharon – (the devil is beating his wife) April 10, 2022
Family from lower Mississippi and Louisiana. I heard, “Devil is beating his wife for putting salt in the red beans.” 🙂
Ora Stevens – (chew the fat) April 9, 2022
Chewing the fat was supposedly from Indian natives chewing hides to soften it for leather uses.
Lanna Banana MooMoo – (keep your nose clean) April 8, 2022
This idiom has, unsurprisingly, turned into slang for cocaine. Essentially meaning “you need to keep your nose clean so lay off cocaine” ~Or~ “you shouldn’t try cocaine. Instead you should keep your nose clean.” ~Or~ “cocaine is a difficult addition to break so it’s to just keep your nose clean.”
Anonymous – (hot potato) April 7, 2022
How did the phrase turn into a children’s game?
Roberta – (broken heart) April 6, 2022
I loved this website!
It not only answered my question but I fell in love with it 🙂
Rie-Season – (keep your friends close and your enemies closer) April 2, 2022
It is my designated time to take upon my duties to help others to think! I first had to journey my own soul! I’m in the right place and I’m greater knowing that someone relates to the understanding of friend / enemy and how to disperse yourself. I’m elated knowing the patience, betrayal, hindrance, forgiveness and all the endurances one may have encountered! Looking at it just from a positive perspective it’s like fresh fruit and a new start!
