American Idioms

“A No Brainer”
If balancing a checkbook is a no brainer, why can’t I do it

“Hit below the belt”
As a guy I don’t even want to go there

“I’m all ears”
No wonder I can’t smell or see

“Play it by ear”
No wonder I cant play banjo, I’ve been using my fingers

“Think outside the box”
I tried that once and they closed the lid on me

“Plenty of fish in the sea”
If so, why can’t I catch any?

“Put lipstick on a pig”
Do pigs even have lips?
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Cunningham Avatar
March 24, 2025 at 5:05 AM
Love these , as for the fish one, we're gonna need a bigger boat lol. Tom
Mckeithan Avatar
March 24, 2025 at 5:21 AM
LOL Tom. That line in the movie was unscripted. Thanks for reading.
Wolf Avatar
March 23, 2025 at 7:51 PM
I'm thinking of Miss Piggy for the last one. lol. ~ gw
Mckeithan Avatar
March 23, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Yes. Shade of pink. LOL
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