What are some other expressions or adages based on time periods, and just to make it interesting, would you please include any of them that you know in other languages* too?... more What are some other expressions or adages based on time periods, and just to make it interesting, would you please include any of them that you know in other languages* too? Thanks!*If you don't mind, please provide the English translation of any foreign-language entries and their meanings. ~
What are some other everyday expressions or adages that use the names of foods but do not refer to that food? To increase how interesting this can be, would you please includ... moreWhat are some other everyday expressions or adages that use the names of foods but do not refer to that food? To increase how interesting this can be, would you please include any of them that you know in other languages* too? Thanks!*Please provide the English translation of any foreign-language entries, if you would be so kind. ~
What are some other numerically-based expressions or adages, and to increase how interesting this can be, would you please include any of them that you know in other languag... more What are some other numerically-based expressions or adages, and to increase how interesting this can be, would you please include any of them that you know in other languages* too? Thanks!*Please provide the English translation of any foreign-language entries, if you would be so kind. ~
In the English language, what are some words that name human body parts AND can also mean, describe or refer to other parts of speech or inanimate objects that are decidedly... more In the English language, what are some words that name human body parts AND can also mean, describe or refer to other parts of speech or inanimate objects that are decidedly not human body parts? Any tense of the word can be used as long as its root names a human body partEXAMPLES:
head over to the ranch
the first leg of the trip took us through thick woods
she kneed him in the groin (knee as a verb in the past tense)
they only gave us a thumbnail sketch
just mouth the words; your singing is horrible
the well is bone-dry
don't butt in when Ma is speaking
I never eat the heel of a loaf of bread
you shouldn't elbow your way into this
FOOTNOTE: HOMONYMS are words that sound alike but have different meanings. HOMOGRAPHS are words that are spelled the same but have different meanings.
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