here in the city of brotherly love (not really sure what that means, but it's our city slogan!) we say "everyone & their brother is here!"Originally Posted by Miagi's_Mommy
I have heard 'raining cats and dogs' but never 'bought the farm' ..
when it's busy somewhere, I say "everyone and their dog is here!"
(Yet another) Euphenism for death.Originally Posted by cata_mint
I always thought it was like taking candy from a baby! But yours makes much more sense!!
Anyone care to explain what 'bought the farm' means to a londoner?
Here in MA we say "everyone and their grandma!"Originally Posted by LuckyGirl
here in the city of brotherly love (not really sure what that means, but it's our city slogan!) we say "everyone & their brother is here!"
It means dead.Originally Posted by cata_mint
I always thought it was like taking candy from a baby! But yours makes much more sense!!
Anyone care to explain what 'bought the farm' means to a londoner?
Actually, that IS what is means - it's easy to take candy from a baby 'cause they can't fight back. It means something was incredibly easy.
No, but it sounds like someone who has been slugged and is unconscious on the ground.
Or the Star Trek variation - "Not operating on all thrusters..."
As in "Six feet under"?Originally Posted by Arlyn
No, it means dead
Yup
AS for "kick the bucket", I recall a movie comedy where a character actually does that as he dies. His leg jerks and he kicks a bucket.Originally Posted by gemlady
As in "Six feet under"?
After you get your "cement galoshes"...Originally Posted by GingersMom
Ooo, dirt nap reminded me of another: Swimming with the fishes.
