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Quirky Things That Confound and Confuse Me

Quirky things that confound and confuse me, Must include those remarks which bemuse me. Though our language is reasoned at heart, There are questions to ask of this art. ‘Bob’s your uncle’ – well, simply not true! Mine are Jimmy and Johny and Hugh. ‘He’s all mouth and no trousers’ they say, Yet he sports snazzy Chinos each day! 'No such thing as a free lunch', that's barmy! Never heard of the Salvation Army? And they claim that they 'see eye to eye', But she’s short and he stands six foot high! Yet I guess 'at the end of the day' Speech delights in this wacky word-play.

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Date: 8/2/2021 7:09:00 PM
Yet I guess 'at the end of the day' Speech delights in this wacky word-play. Beautiful Creation. Congratulations on your win!
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Date: 7/22/2018 10:55:00 AM
Great fun Wendy,enjoyed.Agree our language very strange and our expressions as well how about “Bob’s” counterpart Fanny’s your aunt“considering what the name means otherwise lol.Enjoying reading your work.thank you.
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Wendy Watson
Date: 7/22/2018 3:57:00 PM
That's very kind of you, Sylvia. I must admit, I have never heard of the last expression! Is it American?!
Date: 7/10/2018 11:56:00 PM
Wendy.. You're my midnight read tonight.. try to squeeze in a couple of good poems before bedtime.. so glad I found your creative work!
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Wendy Watson
Date: 7/11/2018 2:03:00 AM
Just a light-hearted effort but thank you so much for your encouragement and you too provide captivating food for thought! I'd never composed poems before joining this site recently but have always been blessed with a musicality which assists the way.
Date: 7/10/2018 9:48:00 PM
Especially enjoyed that eye-to-eye line. You're so right about wacky word-play! Best wishes, Gershon
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Date: 7/10/2018 1:06:00 PM
One must really be careful what they say these days. Some words and expressions have taken on an entirely different meaning. A fun read, Wendy.
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