What are the differences between a Idiom, a Proverb and an Adage?
Q. I get the impression that people tend to mix these three up. Heaven knows that I do. Can you clear up the differences between them for me?
Asked by Lendorien - Sat Sep 16 14:18:36 2006 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Proverb and adage are similar - that's usually an old saying, sth connected with old, traditional wisedom, an old truth. "Friends in need are friends indeed". Idiom is not an old saying, just a composition of words, typical for one language, usually difficult to translate into other, "storm in a teacup", for example.
Answered by Elille - Sat Sep 16 14:34:35 2006
Q. I get the impression that people tend to mix these three up. Heaven knows that I do. Can you clear up the differences between them for me?
Asked by Lendorien - Sat Sep 16 14:18:36 2006 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Proverb and adage are similar - that's usually an old saying, sth connected with old, traditional wisedom, an old truth. "Friends in need are friends indeed". Idiom is not an old saying, just a composition of words, typical for one language, usually difficult to translate into other, "storm in a teacup", for example.
Answered by Elille - Sat Sep 16 14:34:35 2006
What are the words to the adage usually read before a wimbledon final?
Q. The one that ends... 'Then you'll be a man my son - yours is the world and everything in it'
Asked by William J - Mon Oct 27 14:23:50 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. It is not an Adage it is a poem by Rudyard Kipling (He wrote Jungle Book) titled If if if you can keep your head when all about you Are losing theirs and blaming it on you, If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you, But make allowance for their doubting too; If you can wait and not be tired by waiting, Or being lied about, don't deal in lies, Or being hated, don't give way to hating, And yet don't look too good, nor talk too wise: If you can dream - and not make dreams your master; If you can think - and not make thoughts your aim; If you can meet with Triumph and Disaster And treat those two impostors just the same; If you can bear to hear the truth you've spoken Twisted by knaves to make a trap for fools, Or watch the… [cont.]
Answered by W H - Mon Oct 27 14:31:42 2008
Q. The one that ends... 'Then you'll be a man my son - yours is the world and everything in it'
Asked by William J - Mon Oct 27 14:23:50 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. It is not an Adage it is a poem by Rudyard Kipling (He wrote Jungle Book) titled If if if you can keep your head when all about you Are losing theirs and blaming it on you, If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you, But make allowance for their doubting too; If you can wait and not be tired by waiting, Or being lied about, don't deal in lies, Or being hated, don't give way to hating, And yet don't look too good, nor talk too wise: If you can dream - and not make dreams your master; If you can think - and not make thoughts your aim; If you can meet with Triumph and Disaster And treat those two impostors just the same; If you can bear to hear the truth you've spoken Twisted by knaves to make a trap for fools, Or watch the… [cont.]
Answered by W H - Mon Oct 27 14:31:42 2008
How often do you think others follow the adage 'live & let live'?
Q. Note there are two parts to this. What does it mean to you 'to live'? What if you meet up with others who don't believe this? What if this is your family?
Asked by 2FollowHim - Sat Mar 27 04:51:00 2010 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Sure? Look in the real world. Decode this lyrics " You'll see " ""Wonderful world" "Don't know much" "You only live twice" "Die another day" "Candle in the wind" "Batteries not included" "Let's live for today" "Bermuda Triangle" Atlantis? "How long? Ten twelve life cycle? What is the breaking point? 0-12 13-24 25-36 37-48 49-60 61-72 73-84 85-96 97-108 109-120 Check it out from statistic from criminal offenses, medical records, road accidents and traffic offenses? How many break through and hit the ten twelve life cycle in time? What is the casualty of the dead Mummy with hear-say only from the Book of the Dead in time? All the glory of "Live & let live" Not casualty of the dead Mummy in time? Luke 21.30-36 Luke 9.25,55-56,60 Luke 24.44-45, [cont.]
Answered by wild-man of Borneo - Sat Mar 27 05:08:24 2010
Q. Note there are two parts to this. What does it mean to you 'to live'? What if you meet up with others who don't believe this? What if this is your family?
Asked by 2FollowHim - Sat Mar 27 04:51:00 2010 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Sure? Look in the real world. Decode this lyrics " You'll see " ""Wonderful world" "Don't know much" "You only live twice" "Die another day" "Candle in the wind" "Batteries not included" "Let's live for today" "Bermuda Triangle" Atlantis? "How long? Ten twelve life cycle? What is the breaking point? 0-12 13-24 25-36 37-48 49-60 61-72 73-84 85-96 97-108 109-120 Check it out from statistic from criminal offenses, medical records, road accidents and traffic offenses? How many break through and hit the ten twelve life cycle in time? What is the casualty of the dead Mummy with hear-say only from the Book of the Dead in time? All the glory of "Live & let live" Not casualty of the dead Mummy in time? Luke 21.30-36 Luke 9.25,55-56,60 Luke 24.44-45, [cont.]
Answered by wild-man of Borneo - Sat Mar 27 05:08:24 2010
What lazy person came up with the adage "it's the thought that counts?"?
Q. I am talking about someione says I thought about you on your Birthday but did not call or even make an attempt to do anything. Thoughts are great but action is better!
Asked by 362436 - Tue Apr 29 15:43:06 2008 - - 13 Answers - 0 Comments
A. its a cheap persons saying so you will feel sentimental and draw your attention away from them being cheap ( an attempt at a con) i dont mean a little kid giving you their best or a truly poor person
Answered by keepitsimple - Wed Apr 30 00:16:19 2008
Q. I am talking about someione says I thought about you on your Birthday but did not call or even make an attempt to do anything. Thoughts are great but action is better!
Asked by 362436 - Tue Apr 29 15:43:06 2008 - - 13 Answers - 0 Comments
A. its a cheap persons saying so you will feel sentimental and draw your attention away from them being cheap ( an attempt at a con) i dont mean a little kid giving you their best or a truly poor person
Answered by keepitsimple - Wed Apr 30 00:16:19 2008
What human experiment/study can I do to prove the adage that that birds of a feather flock together.?
Q. I am taking a Social Psychology and one of our projects is to test the validity of an old proverb. I chose birds of a feather flock together, because I believe that when examining people and their friends you will find that despite individual personality differences there will always be some commonality that binds people together as friends. Problem is, I am unsure as to how I could conduct and experiment or study to support this. Any ideas?
Asked by P L - Thu Jan 28 09:07:52 2010 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I used a survey with my class to study some of the different theories that have to do with why people are attracted to one another. The Similarity hypthesis (or "birds of a feature") has excellent research support. We used the survey method to take a look at this. Here are a couple links which will show you what I did with my class on this topic: You'll also find the survey itself on this page: Hope you'll find something valuable here! Michael The Psych Files podcast
Answered by Michael B - Thu Jan 28 10:52:47 2010
Q. I am taking a Social Psychology and one of our projects is to test the validity of an old proverb. I chose birds of a feather flock together, because I believe that when examining people and their friends you will find that despite individual personality differences there will always be some commonality that binds people together as friends. Problem is, I am unsure as to how I could conduct and experiment or study to support this. Any ideas?
Asked by P L - Thu Jan 28 09:07:52 2010 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I used a survey with my class to study some of the different theories that have to do with why people are attracted to one another. The Similarity hypthesis (or "birds of a feature") has excellent research support. We used the survey method to take a look at this. Here are a couple links which will show you what I did with my class on this topic: You'll also find the survey itself on this page: Hope you'll find something valuable here! Michael The Psych Files podcast
Answered by Michael B - Thu Jan 28 10:52:47 2010
What is the best way to get your leg higher in adage?
Q. I really wan't to get my leg higher then 90 to the front and back and side but have trouble esspecially with the front. How do you not use your thighs so much? when i go to the side i get pain in my hips...how do i stop this..its in the supporting leg and the leg im lifting. thankyou
Asked by Ellie - Wed Apr 2 07:41:34 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Firstly, u have to stretch after every ballet lesson as u are warm n that will allow u to stretch more than u previously did. After u feel that ur flexibility has increased to ur desired level, try to hold ur leg in those positions for as long as possible...making sure that ur knees are locked, u hold ur lower back straight(essential) n ur feet r turned out. (note: do not overdo it n try to raise ur leg too high at first...just aim for a slow and steady improvement) During every ballet lesson, try to hold ur legs i adage as long as possible. This will build strength in the correct muscles. You must be aware that ur legs r turned out in adage position all the times so that ur quads don't grow big. To stop the pain in ur hips u must… [cont.]
Answered by clueless - Wed Apr 2 09:04:11 2008
Q. I really wan't to get my leg higher then 90 to the front and back and side but have trouble esspecially with the front. How do you not use your thighs so much? when i go to the side i get pain in my hips...how do i stop this..its in the supporting leg and the leg im lifting. thankyou
Asked by Ellie - Wed Apr 2 07:41:34 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Firstly, u have to stretch after every ballet lesson as u are warm n that will allow u to stretch more than u previously did. After u feel that ur flexibility has increased to ur desired level, try to hold ur leg in those positions for as long as possible...making sure that ur knees are locked, u hold ur lower back straight(essential) n ur feet r turned out. (note: do not overdo it n try to raise ur leg too high at first...just aim for a slow and steady improvement) During every ballet lesson, try to hold ur legs i adage as long as possible. This will build strength in the correct muscles. You must be aware that ur legs r turned out in adage position all the times so that ur quads don't grow big. To stop the pain in ur hips u must… [cont.]
Answered by clueless - Wed Apr 2 09:04:11 2008
" It takes a village to raise a child."What does this adage mean,Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Q. What impact does this statement have on the juvenile justice system? This is a dicussion question in one of my next classes, just thought I would get different opinions.
Asked by momoftwins1986 - Tue Aug 21 20:20:59 2007 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I think it means that the immediate family aren't the only people responsible for helping to raise a child. It also includes extended family, close friends, siblings, the children that your child plays with etc. And by raising a child I don't just mean that they have to be responsible for the care and discipline. Primarily, for those who aren't directly involved, I think it can mean setting a good example. I've seen with my kids (three year old twins) that they are excellent mimics. They heard me swear a couple of times and they started doing it. Now that I've stopped swearing, they have too. As for the juvenille justice system, it means holding children accountable when their actions violate the law. At times, it may also mean… [cont.]
Answered by mouse_726 - Tue Aug 21 20:31:06 2007
Q. What impact does this statement have on the juvenile justice system? This is a dicussion question in one of my next classes, just thought I would get different opinions.
Asked by momoftwins1986 - Tue Aug 21 20:20:59 2007 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I think it means that the immediate family aren't the only people responsible for helping to raise a child. It also includes extended family, close friends, siblings, the children that your child plays with etc. And by raising a child I don't just mean that they have to be responsible for the care and discipline. Primarily, for those who aren't directly involved, I think it can mean setting a good example. I've seen with my kids (three year old twins) that they are excellent mimics. They heard me swear a couple of times and they started doing it. Now that I've stopped swearing, they have too. As for the juvenille justice system, it means holding children accountable when their actions violate the law. At times, it may also mean… [cont.]
Answered by mouse_726 - Tue Aug 21 20:31:06 2007
When removing riding lawnmower blades does the old adage right tighty left loosy still apply. My sister told?
Q. me it was the opposite on lawn mower blades, because of the way they spin. I cannot budge them either way. Please help a damsel in distress. Mel Thanks everyone, got a socket and a breaker bar, turned them left and they are off and replaced. If anyone want to mow for me now...
Asked by msmelmel - Fri Apr 25 12:55:16 2008 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. It's possible that they could be countersunk it depends on the mower. You can save yourself some grief by trying to find out. In the meantime while you do this, spray the bolts with some break free and leave them sit while you investigate. If you don't have break free then 3 in 1 oil will work or WD40. My circular saw is countersunk and I had one mower that was a long time ago. Check and save your wrist and stripping the bolt.
Answered by Jeffrey Wilinski - Fri Apr 25 13:05:49 2008
Q. me it was the opposite on lawn mower blades, because of the way they spin. I cannot budge them either way. Please help a damsel in distress. Mel Thanks everyone, got a socket and a breaker bar, turned them left and they are off and replaced. If anyone want to mow for me now...
Asked by msmelmel - Fri Apr 25 12:55:16 2008 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. It's possible that they could be countersunk it depends on the mower. You can save yourself some grief by trying to find out. In the meantime while you do this, spray the bolts with some break free and leave them sit while you investigate. If you don't have break free then 3 in 1 oil will work or WD40. My circular saw is countersunk and I had one mower that was a long time ago. Check and save your wrist and stripping the bolt.
Answered by Jeffrey Wilinski - Fri Apr 25 13:05:49 2008
I need to put the word adage in a sentence?
Q. I have to put the words adage,bonanza and churlish in a sentence they can be in three diffrent sentnces Thank you so much
Asked by SKOOKERS - Sun Sep 13 12:06:07 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. My grandfather told me an old adage about his exploits during World War I. (adage meaning a story or recollection). The man panned the river for gold for years, patiently waiting a big bonanza. (bonanza meaning a big payoff or reward). The woman was churlish in her response to the census-takers question. (churlish meaning rude or abrupt).
Answered by Christopher H - Sun Sep 13 12:13:51 2009
Q. I have to put the words adage,bonanza and churlish in a sentence they can be in three diffrent sentnces Thank you so much
Asked by SKOOKERS - Sun Sep 13 12:06:07 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. My grandfather told me an old adage about his exploits during World War I. (adage meaning a story or recollection). The man panned the river for gold for years, patiently waiting a big bonanza. (bonanza meaning a big payoff or reward). The woman was churlish in her response to the census-takers question. (churlish meaning rude or abrupt).
Answered by Christopher H - Sun Sep 13 12:13:51 2009
What is the RAD Grade 6 Adage at the Barre exercise?
Q. I need to know this exercise for my exam in a couple of weeks. I still have about 6 lessons before my exam, but I'm panicking and don't want to panic my teacher by not being able to do it!! HELP!!
Asked by DancingDiva - Sun Jun 7 08:02:38 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. i'll try to explain it here but it might be a bit hard and excuse the spelling! the preperation is a shase foward on the barre. The it's a develope devon with the arm going to second, then close. Then the same, but to the back. Then the same to the side, closing your leg behind in 5th. Then there is a port de bras foward over your front leg, then close and the arm goes to bra barre. Arm to first, then out to 2nd with the outside leg, then there is a slow pivot turn to the barre, but don't close. Fonde for 2 counts, the raise the leg into arabesque (for either 3,4 or 5 counts i'm not really sure in this one) then rise into 5th as you turn to the other side, arm in 5th, and then (this is going to being hard to describe) there is a foward… [cont.]
Answered by caz - Sun Jun 7 09:47:36 2009
Q. I need to know this exercise for my exam in a couple of weeks. I still have about 6 lessons before my exam, but I'm panicking and don't want to panic my teacher by not being able to do it!! HELP!!
Asked by DancingDiva - Sun Jun 7 08:02:38 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. i'll try to explain it here but it might be a bit hard and excuse the spelling! the preperation is a shase foward on the barre. The it's a develope devon with the arm going to second, then close. Then the same, but to the back. Then the same to the side, closing your leg behind in 5th. Then there is a port de bras foward over your front leg, then close and the arm goes to bra barre. Arm to first, then out to 2nd with the outside leg, then there is a slow pivot turn to the barre, but don't close. Fonde for 2 counts, the raise the leg into arabesque (for either 3,4 or 5 counts i'm not really sure in this one) then rise into 5th as you turn to the other side, arm in 5th, and then (this is going to being hard to describe) there is a foward… [cont.]
Answered by caz - Sun Jun 7 09:47:36 2009
You can lead a horse to water but you cannot make him drink. Can this adage apply to liberals and truth?
Q. @ReedRoth: LOL, yes, I know, I anticipate the TC badge disappearing soon, but it's worth it.
Asked by ChiGirl - Wed Dec 2 18:50:13 2009 - - 21 Answers - 0 Comments
A. That's was pretty good. Be prepared for the whiny liberals to report you.
Answered by ReedRothchild - Wed Dec 2 18:54:12 2009
Q. @ReedRoth: LOL, yes, I know, I anticipate the TC badge disappearing soon, but it's worth it.
Asked by ChiGirl - Wed Dec 2 18:50:13 2009 - - 21 Answers - 0 Comments
A. That's was pretty good. Be prepared for the whiny liberals to report you.
Answered by ReedRothchild - Wed Dec 2 18:54:12 2009
Who is the author of the adage: "Love like you have never been hurt before"?
Q. I have tried doing a search, and all I get are poetic hacks trying to pass this line off as their own wisdom, and of course they do not cite their source. Perhaps the saying is ancient, and so it has come into our unconscious world view, but being a teacher, I am more prone to be suspect of people passing off the ideas of others as their own. Perhaps the author is no longer known, but I thought that I would give it a shot here.
Asked by John G - Thu Aug 23 17:30:51 2007 - - 2 Answers - 1 Comments
A. The author is unknown Work like you don't need the money. Love like you've never been hurt. Dance like nobody's watching. -- Unknown Pax - C
Answered by Persiphone_Hellecat - Thu Aug 23 18:23:31 2007
Q. I have tried doing a search, and all I get are poetic hacks trying to pass this line off as their own wisdom, and of course they do not cite their source. Perhaps the saying is ancient, and so it has come into our unconscious world view, but being a teacher, I am more prone to be suspect of people passing off the ideas of others as their own. Perhaps the author is no longer known, but I thought that I would give it a shot here.
Asked by John G - Thu Aug 23 17:30:51 2007 - - 2 Answers - 1 Comments
A. The author is unknown Work like you don't need the money. Love like you've never been hurt. Dance like nobody's watching. -- Unknown Pax - C
Answered by Persiphone_Hellecat - Thu Aug 23 18:23:31 2007
How true do you feel is the old adage,"If you love something, set it free...?
Q. "If you love something set it free. If it comes back to you, it's yours. If it doesn't, it never was." I've heard various versions of this and seen it on posters and such for decades, and it always seemed to make sense to me in some way. At least, it can help you feel better about certain situations. What do you think about its basis in reality?
Asked by joe friday's grrl - Sat May 12 14:40:51 2007 - - 16 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Hi Joe, It s a proverb that often springs to my mind when the people I love keep coming back to me and I know I was right to let them go and give them their independence when they needed this. We own no-one in this world. Even our children, our friends and lovers belong to know one but themselves! The process of letting go can be painful, especially as a mother. My children may have flown the nest but they are secure in my love as I am in theirs. Possessiveness can be harmful in relationships. If you let them go freely they will always come back. The most difficult task is letting a loved-one go to Afghanistan not a choice any of us have any control over. But then again, it doesn t really relate to this proverb it s just the way my… [cont.]
Answered by pollyanna - Sat May 12 14:59:07 2007
Q. "If you love something set it free. If it comes back to you, it's yours. If it doesn't, it never was." I've heard various versions of this and seen it on posters and such for decades, and it always seemed to make sense to me in some way. At least, it can help you feel better about certain situations. What do you think about its basis in reality?
Asked by joe friday's grrl - Sat May 12 14:40:51 2007 - - 16 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Hi Joe, It s a proverb that often springs to my mind when the people I love keep coming back to me and I know I was right to let them go and give them their independence when they needed this. We own no-one in this world. Even our children, our friends and lovers belong to know one but themselves! The process of letting go can be painful, especially as a mother. My children may have flown the nest but they are secure in my love as I am in theirs. Possessiveness can be harmful in relationships. If you let them go freely they will always come back. The most difficult task is letting a loved-one go to Afghanistan not a choice any of us have any control over. But then again, it doesn t really relate to this proverb it s just the way my… [cont.]
Answered by pollyanna - Sat May 12 14:59:07 2007
Is there a German translation for an adage simliar to "takes money to make money"?
Q. Is there a German proverb along those lines?
Asked by Jill - Mon Jan 11 13:36:35 2010 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. not exactly, no. Not with "Geld" in there, directly. Maybe: "Von nix / nichts kommt nix/nichts"? Literally translated, it means: "Nothing comes out of nothing."
Answered by frackledJJ - Mon Jan 11 16:32:35 2010
Q. Is there a German proverb along those lines?
Asked by Jill - Mon Jan 11 13:36:35 2010 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. not exactly, no. Not with "Geld" in there, directly. Maybe: "Von nix / nichts kommt nix/nichts"? Literally translated, it means: "Nothing comes out of nothing."
Answered by frackledJJ - Mon Jan 11 16:32:35 2010
About how many politicians take this adage to heart?
Q. "You don't have to fool all the people all of the time; you just have to fool enough to get elected." The more relevant question is ~ as voters, why do we allow them to keep doing this to us? Vote wisely, Filipinos!!!
Asked by damong ligaw - Wed Jan 6 22:51:22 2010 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I think that a great majority of politicians live by this adage throughout their political excursion. Or else, how many times have we heard of campaign promises that seem like we will be in paradise when so and so is elected? Now, one is talking about sending all kids to school, getting them jobs, and building them homes. Maybe if he wins, all of our OFWs will find no more reason to stay away from family. Yes, dream on!
Answered by lakwatsa - Wed Jan 6 23:47:36 2010
Q. "You don't have to fool all the people all of the time; you just have to fool enough to get elected." The more relevant question is ~ as voters, why do we allow them to keep doing this to us? Vote wisely, Filipinos!!!
Asked by damong ligaw - Wed Jan 6 22:51:22 2010 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I think that a great majority of politicians live by this adage throughout their political excursion. Or else, how many times have we heard of campaign promises that seem like we will be in paradise when so and so is elected? Now, one is talking about sending all kids to school, getting them jobs, and building them homes. Maybe if he wins, all of our OFWs will find no more reason to stay away from family. Yes, dream on!
Answered by lakwatsa - Wed Jan 6 23:47:36 2010
What does the old adage "oil and water and sand and clay, a son's father is at bay" mean?
Q. What does the old adage "oil and water and sand and clay, a son's father is at bay" mean?
Asked by Jerry Hammer - Tue Mar 30 02:57:38 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. It's implying that sons and fathers don't get along ie. the father is held off or "at bay" as it were. The same as oil and water or sand and clay not mixing.
Answered by Betsettler - Tue Mar 30 03:33:47 2010
Q. What does the old adage "oil and water and sand and clay, a son's father is at bay" mean?
Asked by Jerry Hammer - Tue Mar 30 02:57:38 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. It's implying that sons and fathers don't get along ie. the father is held off or "at bay" as it were. The same as oil and water or sand and clay not mixing.
Answered by Betsettler - Tue Mar 30 03:33:47 2010
What's the diffeerence between adage, proverb,maxim and Aphorism?
Q. Actually English is not my mother-tongue but I love it. That's why need little help. I was writing proverbs so I wanted to know the synonyms of Proverb?
Asked by abee - Mon Jul 30 15:10:21 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. -adage: a traditional saying expressing a common experience or observation -proverb: a short popular saying, usually of unknown and ancient origin -maxim: a saying that is widely accepted on its own merits or general truth -aphorism: A concise and often witty statement of wisdom or opinion all basically the same... a short popular saying. Try thesaurus.com for more synonyms.
Answered by Celena - Mon Jul 30 18:55:19 2007
Q. Actually English is not my mother-tongue but I love it. That's why need little help. I was writing proverbs so I wanted to know the synonyms of Proverb?
Asked by abee - Mon Jul 30 15:10:21 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
A. -adage: a traditional saying expressing a common experience or observation -proverb: a short popular saying, usually of unknown and ancient origin -maxim: a saying that is widely accepted on its own merits or general truth -aphorism: A concise and often witty statement of wisdom or opinion all basically the same... a short popular saying. Try thesaurus.com for more synonyms.
Answered by Celena - Mon Jul 30 18:55:19 2007
Food tastes better when other people make it, or when the person makes it? How does that adage go?
Q. Food tastes better when other people make it, or when the person makes it? How does that adage go?
Asked by bryan - Sun Dec 6 20:11:02 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Things taste better with Coke. Coca Cola that is.
Answered by Bill Y - Sun Dec 6 20:28:30 2009
Q. Food tastes better when other people make it, or when the person makes it? How does that adage go?
Asked by bryan - Sun Dec 6 20:11:02 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Things taste better with Coke. Coca Cola that is.
Answered by Bill Y - Sun Dec 6 20:28:30 2009
Where did the adage Only In America originate?
Q. Who first said it? When? Why?
Asked by Anne - Tue Feb 12 23:50:27 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The only time I've heard "Only in America" it's been the start of a joke. Only in America...do we leave cars worth thousands of dollars in the driveway and put our useless junk in the garage. Only in America...do we use answering machines to screen calls and then have call waiting so we won't miss a call from someone we didn't want to talk to in the first place. Only in America...do people order double cheese burgers, large fries, and a diet Coke. Only in America...do banks leave both doors to the vault open and then chain the pens to the counters. It's not necessarily true, that it's only in America, these things happen all over the world.
Answered by Elizabeth - Wed Feb 13 01:36:04 2008
Q. Who first said it? When? Why?
Asked by Anne - Tue Feb 12 23:50:27 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The only time I've heard "Only in America" it's been the start of a joke. Only in America...do we leave cars worth thousands of dollars in the driveway and put our useless junk in the garage. Only in America...do we use answering machines to screen calls and then have call waiting so we won't miss a call from someone we didn't want to talk to in the first place. Only in America...do people order double cheese burgers, large fries, and a diet Coke. Only in America...do banks leave both doors to the vault open and then chain the pens to the counters. It's not necessarily true, that it's only in America, these things happen all over the world.
Answered by Elizabeth - Wed Feb 13 01:36:04 2008
What does the adage "don't throw the baby out of the bathwater" mean?
Q. What does the adage "don't throw the baby out of the bathwater" mean?
Asked by Nat - Mon Mar 29 00:22:23 2010 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. First of all it's "Don't throw the baby out WITH the bathwater." :) It means basically, don't throw the good out with the bad. For example if you have a design that is fundamentally good but it's been compromised by a lot of bad choices in materials and construction; don't throw out the design altogether, just fix the problems.
Answered by FWCorey - Mon Mar 29 00:29:10 2010
Q. What does the adage "don't throw the baby out of the bathwater" mean?
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A. First of all it's "Don't throw the baby out WITH the bathwater." :) It means basically, don't throw the good out with the bad. For example if you have a design that is fundamentally good but it's been compromised by a lot of bad choices in materials and construction; don't throw out the design altogether, just fix the problems.
Answered by FWCorey - Mon Mar 29 00:29:10 2010
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