RonBee said:Do you have any more interesting idioms to discuss?
bmo said:2. Spend money like water.
Spend money uncontrollably.
Example: Leviticus 27:30 says, “A tithe of everything from the land, whether grain from the soil or fruit from the trees, belongs to the Lord; it is holy to the Lord.” However, some members of our congregation spend money like water wasting on luxuries, but they would not contribute the ten percents toward God’s work.
3. Two heads are better than one.
Two (or more) can come up with more ideas than one person. (2)
Example: Pastor Yang and our congregation had been agonizing over whether to build our own church or continue to rent for some time. Recently, after consulting with Pastor Cheng from a neighboring church, our pastor decided to build one. Indeed, two heads are better than one.
It would be great if this can be edited as we don't want to see bad grammar going around.
Thanks a bunch.
BMO
tdol said:There are a couple of changes I'd make here. Firstly, I'd say 'the ten percent' in the singular. Secondly, I don't think 'spending money like water' needs qualifying with 'wasting on luxuries'. We don't use this idiom for sensible spending, so the explanation is redundant, IMHO.
;-)
RonBee said:What does it mean to run around like a chicken with its head cut off?
RonBee said:What does it mean to be led on a wild goose chase?
bmo said:tdol said:There are a couple of changes I'd make here. Firstly, I'd say 'the ten percent' in the singular. Secondly, I don't think 'spending money like water' needs qualifying with 'wasting on luxuries'. We don't use this idiom for sensible spending, so the explanation is redundant, IMHO.
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Thanks tdol, what if I redefine "Spending money like water" as: Spending money wastefully and uncontrollably? Is there anything else you woould change? (When you have some free time.) BMO
Red5 said:So tell me, what does the following mean (and why)? ;-)
"They get on like a house on fire"
RonBee said:What does it mean to run around like a chicken with its head cut off?
RonBee said:What does it mean to run around like a chicken with its head cut off?
Casiopea said:RonBee said:What does it mean to run around like a chicken with its head cut off?
The very second after a chicken's head is cut off, its body runs around, and around, and around; disorientated.
Casiopea said:RonBee said:What does it mean to run around like a chicken with its head cut off?
Where does "It's raining cats and dogs" come from?
RonBee said:Casiopea said:RonBee said:What does it mean to run around like a chicken with its head cut off?
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.
:wink:
RonBee said:What is meant by "The squeaky wheel gets the grease"?
(Learners?)
RonBee said:What do I mean if I say, "His brand of humor is not my cup of tea?"
tdol said:RonBee said:What do I mean if I say, "His brand of humor is not my cup of tea?"
I don't enjoy it much.;-)