English Idioms and Sayings

[Casiopea]

Originally Posted by RonBee

What does it mean to run around like a chicken with its head cut off?

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Where does "It's raining cats and dogs" come from?

[RonBee]

Originally Posted by Casiopea

The very second after a chicken's head is cut off, its body runs around, and around, and around; disorientated.

I once saw that happen.

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[RonBee]

Originally Posted by Casiopea

Where does "It's raining cats and dogs" come from?

I'm not sure. Probably, somebody thought up that expression after he stepped in a poodle.

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[Casiopea]

Originally Posted by RonBee

I'm not sure. Probably, somebody thought up that expression after he stepped in a poodle.

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poodle humor :D

[RonBee]

What is meant by "The squeaky wheel gets the grease"?

(Learners?)

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[bmo]

Originally Posted by RonBee

What is meant by "The squeaky wheel gets the grease"?

(Learners?)

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The squeaky wheel gets the grease.

The person who complains loudly gets the attention。

Example: Yes, the squeaky wheel usually gets the grease. However, those demonstrators taking to the streets of Taipei every other month will be disappointed this time.

BMO

[RonBee]

Very good, BMO! Now, what does it mean to save something for a rainy day?

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(At least they have the fun of demonstrating. :wink: )

[RonBee]

What do I mean if I say, "His brand of humor is not my cup of tea?"

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[Tdol]

Originally Posted by RonBee

What do I mean if I say, "His brand of humor is not my cup of tea?"

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I don't enjoy it much.

[RonBee]

Originally Posted by tdol

I don't enjoy it much.

Sorry. I'll try to be more entertaining next time.

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