Sayings and there meanings

[fallen-archie]

Everyday conversations often include a saying or Idiom from old, sometimes the meaning is obvious others are less obvious:

Agree to Disagree:

Meaning

Set aside an irreconcilable difference in order to maintain a civil dialogue.

Axe to Grind

Meaning

To have a grievance with someone, especially where one feels the need to seek damaging retribution.

So does anyone have a favourite or obscure aying they would like to share?

[fallen-archie]

A roos loose in the top paddock :

Someone a little crazy, mentally unstable.

[evoman3957]

My version of that was " A sandwich short of a picnic ".

[fallen-archie]

Or A Sausage short of a barbecue :

[dark_castle1]

Or - a slate is off and the water has got in

Or - the lights are on but nobody is home.

[fallen-archie]

Or; A couple of Tinnies short of a slab :

[twelvebore]

Beauty is only skin deep, but ugly runs through to the bone.

[fallen-archie]

He's got an Awning over the toy shop:

male beer belly

[fallen-archie]

Mow the Brigalo suckers :

shave the beard

[astrologica]

One cup short of a tea set.

[fallen-archie]

Make it idiot proof and someone will create a better idiot.

[jd.linklater]

The gate is open but the beast is asleep

(Said to someone who's left their flies open)

[cee-dee]

If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.

[fallen-archie]

I couldn't repair your brakes, so I made your horn louder!

[fallen-archie]

Couldn't pour water out of a boot if the instructions were printed on the heel.

[2017clearout]

Sixpence short of a shilling - a little bit dim

Gone Dolally tap tap - mad

[marshallhouse]

'He couldn't tell a barn door from a bale of hay.'  or 'He couldn't tell a bull from a barn door.'  (A bit dangerous I would think.)    

[fallen-archie]

I asked God for a bike, but I know God doesn't work that way.

So I stole a bike and asked for forgiveness.