Mrs Trellis
Well-known member
Now you know how it's done:-
Originated because the Romans produced a copy of the Iliad by Homer which would fit into a nutshell. (Blows on fingernails).In a nutshell!
Hit the nail on the head!If we're going to try to get them all, I'll add: "Time flies", "Best foot forward", "Kicking the bucket", "Wear one's heart on one's sleeve", "Born with a sliver spoon in the mouth", "Spilling the beans", "Grasping at straws", "OK to pair fish with cheese", "Presented on a tray", "Run ragged", "If the shoe fits...", "Bird brain", "Keeping an ace up your sleeve", "Keeping your cards close to the chest", "Pull your socks up", "Red herring". Which takes us to eighteen. Nine to go chaps and chapesses!
Grab the cat by the tailIf we're going to try to get them all, I'll add: "Time flies", "Best foot forward", "Kicking the bucket", "Wear one's heart on one's sleeve", "Born with a sliver spoon in the mouth", "Spilling the beans", "Grasping at straws", "OK to pair fish with cheese", "Presented on a tray", "Run ragged", "If the shoe fits...", "Bird brain", "Keeping an ace up your sleeve", "Keeping your cards close to the chest", "Pull your socks up", "Red herring". Which takes us to eighteen. Nine to go chaps and chapesses!
Cat got your tongue