Sayings

While I'll have that sign soon, the exchange with my wife got me to thinking about what we called sayings, colloquial quips that made our eastern New Mexico, West Texas language colorful. ❋ Karl Terry (2010)

A couple of quaint Aussie sayings is that one is "a kangaroo short in the paddock" or "a sandwich short of a picnic"; alternatively one might say "the lights are on, but no one's home"! ❋ Unknown (2009)

Adding some pirate songs and sayings from a music player I was ready to go, well not quite yet. ❋ Unknown (2009)

That's not to say his use of folksy sayings is merely a put-on ❋ Unknown (2008)

That's not to say his use of folksy sayings is merely a put-on, but rather that it's a linguistic choice he makes in some settings, and with the same goal as Oprah: He's speaking directly to a particular audience in a way that resonates with them as credible, and signifies to others that they're not the target audience for his words. ❋ Unknown (2008)

The pacifiers come in sayings ranging from sweet (Heaven Sent) to Sassy (Volume Control) and everything in between. ❋ Unknown (2008)

However the human mind treats certain sayings as being directly tied to emotions rather than being solely a piece of language, as such it may rouse similar feelings in others as the word is so prone to be associate with. ❋ Unknown (2007)

He died recommending Al – Hajjaj to his son, Al – Walid, and one of his sayings is still remembered. ❋ Unknown (2006)

One of the Republicans favorite sayings is that ‘corporations never pay taxes’, they just pass the cost of taxes on to the consumer. ❋ Unknown (2006)

One of his sayings is 'God Bless America,' which is true. ❋ Unknown (2006)

I know several people that use "Austen-eese" (sayings from the Jane Austen novels) in their vocabulary, when the occasion calls for it. ❋ Unknown (2005)

He refers to sayings of Jesus only twice in all his letters 1 Corinthians 7:1011 and 9:14. ❋ James D. Tabor (2006)

Over the years I have used various sayings from the book to great advantage and upon returning to yet another Jack London dinner the following year selected my favorite and shared a Navy toast with the group. ❋ Unknown (2003)

ARTHUR H.SMITH, Proverbs and common sayings from the Chinese ❋ Unknown (2004)

Instead of amulets, the higher classes take sayings from the Koran engraved on gold or silver medals, suspended from the neck by a chain. ❋ Unknown (1907)

Christ's sayings is conscientiously to abstain from the sins that he forbids, and to perform the duties that he requires. ❋ Unknown (1721)

158 Al – Maamum was a man of sense with all his fanaticism One of his sayings is preserved “Odious is contentiousness in Kings, more odious vexation in judges uncomprehending a case; yet more odious is shallowness of doctors in religions and most odious are avarice in the rich, idleness in youth, jesting in age and cowardice in the soldier.” ❋ Unknown (2006)

Today, their ultra popular ‘definitive’ collection continues to expand with a whole new range including new Toy Story 3 character Lots-O’-Huggin’ Bear, who has over 45 adorable sayings, is strawberry-scented and has dual toy bear and interactive bear modes; he responds to voice, hugs and even tickles (SRP $39.99). ❋ Unknown (2010)