Reader Opinions
Rico – (coin a phrase) January 28, 2021
It should be “to quote a phrase.”
Over the years “to coin a phrase” became a substitute for “to quote a phrase.” As per the explanation here when you “coin” something you’re making it brand new, as they did when they stamped the metal into a new coin.
To quote a phrase is the correct term I believe.
AP – (when life gives you lemons) January 28, 2021
A pinch of sugar can make a lemon from sour to sweet. Love is that little pinch of sugar in ones life. After tasting sweet love, the bitterness and sourness of life starts sweetening.
Michael P. – (without further ado) January 27, 2021
The phrase, “without further ado,” ironically defeats the purpose of what it’s being used for, as reddit users so astutely pointed out. By saying, “without further ado” you just further adoed a little.
Anonymous – (all is fair in love and war) January 27, 2021
Love hasn’t ever been fair, starting with Adam and Eve. War is unfair with normally the strong preying on the weak. Rules for such are what two sides make them if any and usually created by the stronger.
Jaco – (blood is thicker than water) January 26, 2021
The extended version “The blood of the covenant is thicker than the water of the womb.” is based on the Arab version, which is based of the old testament.
Basically, the old testament (regarding contracts) states that a contract in blood is more binding than a familiar bond.
While the Arabic version uses milk instead of water, supposedly meaning that the bond of battle-brothers who bled together is stronger than familiar bonds. While the current version goes back to the middle ages and really means that Family is most important.
At least that is how I was educated on what this could mean and that all three are real. Then I was told I would have to make my own decision on how to apply all three to my live and in what ranking.
And I have made my decision.
Anonymous – (at the drop of a hat) January 26, 2021
When it comes to a crucial decision, we don’t have to be in hurry at the drop of a hat coz it’s possible to goes against.
kBurkeP – (to the nines) January 26, 2021
Perhaps before the Zero was used in math, the number 9 was mystified by many counting cultures.
Virginia Stewart – (a little knowledge is a dangerous thing) January 26, 2021
All Health Practitioners should have a copy of this phrase/idiom printed out and boldly displayed in their place of practice. In this day of 10 second google searches we should all “drink deep” lest we wind up with a full leg amputation when all that was needed was reassurance and a bandaid for a minor “boo boo”.
– Retired Nurse Practitioner
Darwin Heard – (banker’s hours) January 25, 2021
Mr. Jones is interested in working part time, but he states he’s only available during “bankers hours” week days only between 10am to 2pm.
Roxanne Hartz – (a house divided against itself cannot stand) January 24, 2021
Interesting during USA Insurrection that I hear journalists say these words giving Abraham Lincoln the credit.
There are the words of our mighty Lord, not an idiom.
