Discussion»Statements»Rosie's Corner» Being FASHIONABLE can be a pain in the arse. Like changing purses to match your outfits. I usta. I don't now. You?
Cockney rhyming slang. So you're an East Ender? Weird, I always pictured you as being from one of the posh parts of London. I don't know why - maybe the shoe.
I'm a kind of East Ender and always was until around 17......then I did indeed move to one of the poshest parts of London where I still abide with neighbours that think they are the bee's knees ,but are in fact the rudest obnoxious bigots I've ever met...:(
Thanks honey. That sounds kinda like something an Aussie might say though not a Brit. Surprise surprise! To these American ears it sounds very nifty and poetic. I would never in a million years connect tea leaves with thieves! Happy Friday to thee D! :) ((hugs))
This post was edited by RosieG at October 12, 2018 12:45 PM MDT
There are countless hundreds of sayings like that over here Rosie.....Your Tin Lids are your Kids or also someone that comes from Isreal....A Jam Jar is your car.....a Butchers Hook is a Look....Bee's and Honey is Money...Dicky Dirt is a guys shirt....Your Trollies are trousers ....your trouble and strife is your wife.... Mince Pies are your eyes ....a Frog and toad is a road......if you're Mutton Geff you are deaf... And so it goes on....lol
We inherited a few of those expressions - unsurprisingly given that a large proportion of early colonists were from the poorest parts of Britain and Ireland, including the London slums.
Geez D I did not know! I LOVE IT! So clever and witty. Wonder when it started and why?Thanks bunches and I'm gonna ask a question about it. Happy Saturday to thee! :)
I quoted three of them honey and then I asked if their countries had colorful slang terms. It's really so nifty to learn things like that D. It gives so much depth and insight into a country's people. I mean all of them signal a great sense of humor or so it seems to me. A lighthearted way to go through life. Thick as tea leaves is ever so much more interesting than thieves. Thank you for your reply. No worries. I'm not your only Answermug pal! :)
I asked it Saturday at 3:05 am my time. Here's how it starts. "Clever witty colorful slang. you can always count on the Brits and Aussies for that. What about your country. Some examples please". I just sped through the questions I asked and found it. I don't know what it was called. What do you mean by that sweetie? Did you mean "how did it start off"?
I don't know any shortcut honey. I just went to my questions and scrolled through them backwards until I found it. If there is another way to do it I don't know it! :)
You must be exhausted honey. Apologies for putting you through all that but thanks a bigly bunch for doing it. I'm always amazed when I encounter such creativity. Like hearing a concerto or reading a memorable book or seeing a movie that haunts you in a good way for a long time. Boy it sure pays to have nifty friends! It sure pays big! :)
This post was edited by RosieG at October 14, 2018 12:12 PM MDT
I love the old films Rosie.....So many of their storylines reach within me and effect my thoughts.......They kind of keep one in check and stop my feet getting bigger than my boots....lol
Way back long ago in the olden days when I was younger I always behind the fashion curve. By the time I was aware of it it was on its way out! But I did care more about clothes and shoes when I was working. My mom was a FASHIONISTA until she died...she was 95! Go figger! Thank you for your reply Rizz and Happy Saturday! :)
I buy neutral-colored purses, because I can't be bothered to empty the contents of one purse and dump them into another. I am 55 years old - if I am not wearing shorts and a tank top, I am wearing denim. It goes with everything. Fancy event, you ask? Black jeans and boots with a fancy schmancy top. 20 years ago I may have tried to release my inner diva with matching this with that and those with them, but now, I don't care as long as my hair and my face don't look scary.
Nice Jugs 