| Idioms, Phrases and Contradictions 08:03 - Apr 7 with 489 views | wkj |
Yes, inspired by this Take Over nonsense (I hope this post "ages well", I really does)
We're all suckers for profound quotes that motivate (self license) us into making decisions. Though essentially, we often overlook the ambiguity and contradictions that exist.
There is no smoke without fire - (rumours have reasons)
Blowing smoke up one's arse - (selling one a lie) - from 1700 when Doctors used to do this literally.
Well where is the fire if the smoke is up my backside? Is the smoke pumper the problem, or is my arse not welcoming to the fire. Is the reason for the rumour credible and does the idiom hold true when the reason is not.
Slow and steady wins the race (take your time for better results)
VS
Time is off the essence (hurry up for face no results)
We're a gullible species really, it goes to show you how we can take on a punchy slogan and see it as clever when in all reality it has entirely no meaning at all. [Post edited 7 Apr 2021 8:04]
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| Idioms, Phrases and Contradictions on 08:07 - Apr 7 with 462 views | BanksterDebtSlave |
A bird in the hand is worth 2 in the bush! |  |
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| Idioms, Phrases and Contradictions on 10:11 - Apr 7 with 413 views | Ewan_Oozami |
"There's no smoke without the worm turning." |  |
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| Idioms, Phrases and Contradictions on 10:20 - Apr 7 with 403 views | Seablu |
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| Idioms, Phrases and Contradictions on 10:50 - Apr 7 with 382 views | TIB |
What comes around, is all around. |  |
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