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Re: old sayings
« Reply #576 on: Tuesday 15 October 13 22:30 BST (UK) »
Chin up, chest out

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    « Reply #577 on: Wednesday 16 October 13 09:45 BST (UK) »
    What's got up your nose?  (someone in a huff)
    All dressed up and no where to go.
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    « Reply #578 on: Wednesday 16 October 13 10:33 BST (UK) »
    I've noticed a few "penny" related ones but don't think these have been mentioned.

    - in for a penny, in for a pound

    - look after the pennies, and the pounds will look after themselves

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    Re: old sayings
    « Reply #579 on: Wednesday 16 October 13 12:22 BST (UK) »
    Quote from: snaptoo on Tuesday 15 October 13 17:52 BST (UK)
    Here is one that I have just used on another thread........

    Keep your pecker up

    Which has connotations to our American members! For their benefit in England this means keep your chin up, stay positive, and NOT what you think it means at first sight! ;)
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    « Reply #580 on: Wednesday 16 October 13 12:31 BST (UK) »
    Opinions are like armpits.

    Everyone's got at least two of them, and most of them stink.

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    Re: old sayings
    « Reply #581 on: Wednesday 16 October 13 17:35 BST (UK) »
    Shutting the stable door after the horse has bolted  (doing something too late)

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    Re: old sayings
    « Reply #582 on: Wednesday 16 October 13 17:40 BST (UK) »
    Lol Mike in Cumbria . Have not heard that one before.

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    « Reply #583 on: Wednesday 16 October 13 17:48 BST (UK) »
    Quote from: Mike in Cumbria on Wednesday 16 October 13 12:31 BST (UK)
    Opinions are like armpits.

    Everyone's got at least two of them, and most of them stink.

    Love it...new one to me too  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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    « Reply #584 on: Wednesday 16 October 13 17:50 BST (UK) »
    "Lord help me to keep my big mouth shut until I know what I am talking about"

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