All the best people are BONKERS

All the best people are BONKERS From Lewis Carroll’s book, “Alice in Wonderland”. Apparently, Lewis Carroll had two daughters, one he called ‘Alice’ and the other he called ‘Carol’ (which means ‘free man’). This...

A rule of thumb

A rule of thumb A rule of thumb. A rough and useful principle or method, based on experience rather than precisely accurate measures. For example, “His work with the youth group is largely by the rule of thumb.” This expression alludes to making rough...

A frog in my throat

A frog in my throat idiom. : to be unable to speak normally because one’s throat is dry and hoarse. What does it mean when you have a frog in your throat? having trouble speaking The phrase “frog in the throat” simply means the person is having trouble...

It’s water off a Duck’s back

It’s water off a Duck’s back which means having no effect on someone: Sample Sentence:  “He tried to convince her to take the job, but his advice was like water off a duck’s back.” “It’s water off a Duck’s back.” Used to refer to a...

You could have knocked me down with a feather

You could have knocked me down with a feather The English meaning is to be extremely surprised or shocked. [A slightly old-fashioned English expression] said to mean that you were extremely surprised or shocked by something or someone. This English phrase is quite...