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Idioms can be very useful linguistic devices, getting your point across with a fun phrase that is easy to remember (ie: telling someone they are "barking up the wrong tree" when you mean "Excuse me, but I believe you are speaking to the wrong person regarding this issue, as I am unaware of any details that you have not already provided.") However, some Idioms can be very dangerous if your conversation partner does not understand figurative language, or does not speak your language natively and has not yet grasped the intricacies involved. Let's take this thread as a chance to list out some of the more dangerous Idioms and make sure to properly define them. "Costs and arm and a leg" means that something is very expensive, but if misunderstood could lead to your friend going to an old timey amputation surgeon instead of the ATM before meeting your drug dealer! What a disaster! |
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May 25, 2016 23:32
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Man: Girl, you are off the HOOK! Mermaid (tuning her face away so you can see the scar where the hole in her cheek was): Please, I don't wish to be reminded... https://i.imgur.com/QKTkerO.mp4 |
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May 25, 2016 23:37
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"Put your nose to the grindstone" means to work very hard, but if you tell your blacksmith buddy to do this, he could end up with some very serious abrasions on his shnozz. Then he won't be able to properly work for days, and your authentic katana will be delayed. In a similar vein, "use a little elbow grease" means to work hard, typically referring to manual labor or cleaning. But if you constantly degrease your elbow in order to use said elbow grease I your work, your elbow will become squeaky and will eventually become harder to bend, requiring costly maintenance. It might even start to rust, and once that begins you might as well just replace the whole thing |
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May 25, 2016 23:39
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This party is the illest!! *is a hospital ward*
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May 25, 2016 23:53
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"Playing devils advocate" means to present a counter argument to a given situation. But if you actually advocate for Satan in the wrong place, you could be kicked out and ostracized, or possibly even slapped! That being said, hail satan |
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May 26, 2016 02:07
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Q: How valuable is it to have a guy like Tom Brady standing in the huddle, especially in the intense situations of the playoff atmosphere? Wes Welker: Having Tom in there - it goes without saying, the guy is who he is and he does a great job of making sure everyone is on the same page and putting their best foot forward going out there and playing well and doing what they can out there. Q: How do you approach the young guys about what to expect in the post season? Wes Welker: You just talk to them. It's a playoff atmosphere and you can't just stick your toe in the water, you've got to jump right in and make sure you're ready to go and make things happen. In a playoff atmosphere that's what you have to do.
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May 26, 2016 02:36
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"Sucking the government teat" ould help or hurt your DMV wait times depending who's working that day
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May 26, 2016 02:53
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brian died because he buried the hatchet so he didnt have it when the plane crashed
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May 26, 2016 03:14
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TWIST FIST posted:brian died because he buried the hatchet so he didnt have it when the plane crashed
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May 26, 2016 03:15
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knife to meet you |
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May 26, 2016 20:13
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Feeling like an rear end in a top hat is either a fair statement of guilt for an action or a really dangerous skin condition you should go see a doctor about immediately
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May 26, 2016 20:23
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"to get there you needa go atta way, as the crow flies" well i've been waiting over an hour for this dang crow where is it i need to follow it also im thirsty and im kinda hungry 
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May 26, 2016 21:07
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Zyla posted:Feeling like an rear end in a top hat is either a fair statement of guilt for an action or a really dangerous sometimes itchy skin condition you should go see a doctor about immediately |
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May 26, 2016 21:28
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Admiral_eX_laX posted:"to get there you needa go atta way, as the crow flies" Also potentially problematic if the people conversing live in an area where the crow population tends to migrate. |
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May 26, 2016 22:08
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This is like an alfred thread but without the irony
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May 26, 2016 22:14
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Getting a Leg Up-It's important to note that one should retain one's leg after one has gotten up. Don't just let your leg get up, get the rest of you up there too. Think of mountain climbing (See: Pulling My Leg) Between a Rock and a Hard Place- Imagine this: Dwayne Johnson in front of you, the Diamond Dust casino behind you. Dwayne is sick of hearing about how much you want an autograph saying "YOU are what the Rock is cooking tonight!" and is ready to crush you and shove you up your own rear end. The casino behind you is where you were kicked out moments ago for counting cards. See? Idioms are fun AND dangerous! Be careful, ok? I'm So loving Hungry My Stomach Thinks My Throat Got Slashed- This is something my dad says a lot. It just means he's hangry or fungry, depending on whether or not you were raised by a pack of wolves. I Wanna See Nothing But Asses and Elbows!- This is something my Drill Sergeant used to say a lot. I really do hope he wasn't serious! This is Gonna Blow Your Mind!- Don't worry, no one is putting gunpowder up anyone's nose! I can't vouch for any other kind of powder someone may or may not end up with up their nose, bit I can tell you I don't subscribe to that particular avenue. There are for the record certain fungii that act as a sort of explosive for your synapses that can for some individuals produce a mushroom cloud in their skull which can be described as a mind blowing experience. A friend of mine said so! Cross My Heart and Hope to Die Please make sure you have a will written out before you go around saying these sorts of things! https://i.imgur.com/QKTkerO.mp4 |
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May 26, 2016 22:30
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bong posted:This is like an alfred thread but without the irony This is a terrible idiom |
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May 26, 2016 22:59
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Walking a mile in someone else's shoes not only makes that person have to walk a mile barefoot to get their shoes back, but could also damage your feet or ankles if the shoes are the wrong size. Looking on the bright side could potentially blind you if the thing you're looking at is a laser or the sun! Not putting all your eggs into one basket could cause you to drop a lot of eggs because of how many baskets you have to carry! |
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May 26, 2016 23:03
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bong posted:This is like an alfred thread but without the irony mister magpie posted:This is a terrible idiom
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May 26, 2016 23:56
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Bust My Dick With a Rusty Wrench -- If someone says this, remember that it's dangerous to bust someone's dick with any kind of wrench. Drown in the Grain Silo -- Although this phrase is supposed to refer to a comically unlikely scenario, it's actually quite common for people to drown in grain silos, if they do not proceed with caution. Fall in Love -- The danger here is psychological, because love fades, and you might be left alone, swiping through selfies you took together on your phone, weeping and wondering what might have been. I'm Going to Anne Frank It -- Contrary to popular opinion, Anne Frank was not in any danger, because the Holocaust never happened. You may use this idiom freely. ---------------- |
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May 27, 2016 20:20
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Splatmaster posted:Man: Girl, you are off the HOOK! |
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May 27, 2016 23:07
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oh man that dog is off the chain *dog foams at the mouth* Run!
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May 28, 2016 01:55
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"Where do you want to eat tonight darling? The sky's the limit!" Couple dies in the frozen vacuum of space. |
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May 28, 2016 03:02
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"These chocolate eclairs are to die for!" Bakery goes out of business because customers keep killing themselves instead of paying |
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May 28, 2016 03:04
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| "I can't wait to get squished by a truck" the guy who says this gets squished by a truck. | |
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May 28, 2016 04:01
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Although "gently caress me running" may sound like an interesting new twist, it's important to remember that one should use protection, and also many municipalities have ordinances prohibiting public sexual activity.
Robot Made of Meat fucked around with this message at 05:20 on May 28, 2016
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May 28, 2016 05:02
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"well, slap my rear end and call me Sally!" - some advice, friends. Just don't.
paul_soccer12 posted:everyone in the idf must die |
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May 28, 2016 14:27
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A fedora on the head is worth two in the Subaru.
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May 28, 2016 15:59
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ol yeller posted:A fedora on the head is worth two in the
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May 28, 2016 18:37
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"the early bird catches the worm" is not applicable to humans and attempting to fly or eat worms when you are not a bird could result in much harm to yourself.
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May 28, 2016 19:08
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Exclaiming "It's raining cats and dogs out there!" could cause a stampede of people running indoors to avoid getting hit by furry bundles of claws and teeth falling out of the sky, potentially causing people to be trampled. Those already inside would be too afraid to go outside to honor their daily commitments. In other words, you could cause a total breakdown of society. Use this knowledge wisely. |
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May 28, 2016 19:57
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I Was The Fury posted:hail satan
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May 29, 2016 03:17
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"it is raining cats and dogs", meanwhile old ladies are being pummeled by airborne vizslas e: i hosed up by leaving the tab open and not replying, or looking. i am a fool okay, "dead on my feet" |
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