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In a recent thread, @drron quoted an old phrase "Shank's Pony". I've heard that saying for as long as I can remember and I foolishly believed that to a localised term (apparently, it's not) that meant by a slow but steady pace, but it made me think there must be plenty of those family sayings out there that maybe needs a little revival in this modern era.
So without using Google, what's the sayings you've heard (and used) and what is your interpretation of the meaning ...
I'll start with the phrase:
"Telling a furphy" - is, I believe a tall story or white lie. An old guy told me it originated from WW1 where the Victorian made Furphy water tank was hauled around the battlefields by mule and become a focal point to regale with tales of battle, with quite a few of those tales embellished somewhat.
What pearlers do you hold dear?
So without using Google, what's the sayings you've heard (and used) and what is your interpretation of the meaning ...
I'll start with the phrase:
"Telling a furphy" - is, I believe a tall story or white lie. An old guy told me it originated from WW1 where the Victorian made Furphy water tank was hauled around the battlefields by mule and become a focal point to regale with tales of battle, with quite a few of those tales embellished somewhat.
What pearlers do you hold dear?