Idiom

#1 (**permalink**) 24-Jun-2003, 07:37

Could u explain to me what does idiom stands for?

" slippery as an eel"

thanks in advance

#2 (**permalink**) 24-Jun-2003, 11:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by koko

Could u explain to me what does idiom stands for?

" slippery as an eel"

thanks in advance

Hi Koko!

If you say someone is as slippery as an eel, that means he is too smart and sly to be trustworthy.
:) Hope this helps.

Lucy in China

Tdol · #3 (**permalink**) 24-Jun-2003, 14:34

It also means a person who is very good at avoiding giving clear answers or telling the truth.

RonBee · #4 (**permalink**) 24-Jun-2003, 22:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by lucyarliwu

Quote:

Originally Posted by koko

Could u explain to me what does idiom stands for?

" slippery as an eel"

thanks in advance

Hi Koko!

If you say someone is as slippery as an eel, that means he is too smart and sly to be trustworthy.
:) Hope this helps.

Lucy in China

Very good, Lucy!

8)

#5 (**permalink**) 25-Jun-2003, 14:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by RonBee

Very good, Lucy!

8)

Thanks for confirming , Ron!
:) :P ;)

MW · #6 (**permalink**) 29-Jul-2004, 07:31

It also applies to a good negotiator who simply can not be pinned down on anything.


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