Reader Opinions
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.
Anonymous – (rest in peace (RIP)) January 23, 2021
Generally, they say “may his soul rest in peace.”
Eugene King – (sixth sense) January 23, 2021
Could having a sixth sense enable one to see into the hereafter? I seem to have the feeling I have that ability?
Raymond – (to the nines) January 23, 2021
Is it related to the “whole nine yards:” An old mariner term referring to letting the sail out fully. Appearently the sails we’re 9 Yards of material.
Old world sailing vs fancy perfection maybe not
Unknown – (I could eat a horse) January 22, 2021
Who invented the idiom “I can eat a horse.”
Deborah – (big deal) January 21, 2021
I heard a teenager say “it is not a big deal” when the parent was going to write a note to the principal to explain why she was not wearing the correct school jacket. Why would she feel it was okay to violate the dress code?
