Admit your ignorance - things you've only just realised/learned

[DRM]

Your still struggling to lean that is Bumblebees, as in one word not two. But glad you have learnt all the other stuff.

Oh, and whilst we are being pedantic, it's you're, or you are, I don't struggle to lean either, I have pretty good balance, people in glass houses and all that Plenty of errors in what you posted too

 

[Alex321]

Half of which are pro cyclists!!

And nearly as many top level tennis players, and formula 1 drivers.

The average fitness levels there must be pretty high

 

[Gillstay]

Oh, and whilst we are being pedantic, it's you're, or you are, I don't struggle to lean either, I have pretty good balance, people in glass houses and all that Plenty of errors in what you posted too

Yeah, but I was not listing my errors and was just trying to assist you.

 

[Ming the Merciless]

It is a pointless (IMO) and convoluted way of saying "I only found out yesterday".

I know what is meant by it, but I really don't understand why anybody uses it. I suspect some think it is "clever", but I don't see why.

Idioms are undoubtedly one of the most fascinating and colorful aspects of the English language. From “raining cats and dogs” to “it’s not rocket science,” idioms add a vividness to the language that can’t be found anywhere else. Idioms are an especially great way to express meaning or emotion in a single phrase. They also provide a great deal of flavour and humour to conversations. Idioms can help listeners understand subtle nuances in a speaker’s message that would otherwise be lost. Because of the cultural influence behind their development, idioms are an excellent way for non-native English learners to gain a deeper understanding of the language.

 

[Andy in Germany]

I am admitting my ignorance of what the heck this (almost ubiquitous) english usage means! Can someone please explain, so that I can learned it.
Thanks! x

If it helps, I'd never heard of it before reading that post...

 

[Ming the Merciless]

If it helps, I'd never heard of it before reading that post...

Some bonus ones you’ve probably heard before

Hard cheese, seen the elephant, cost an arm and a leg, guddle about, pain in the neck, muck in, dog's dinner, more than enough rope, bob's your uncle.

 

[DaveReading]

Some bonus ones you’ve probably heard before

Hard cheese, seen the elephant, cost an arm and a leg, guddle about, pain in the neck, muck in, dog's dinner, more than enough rope, bob's your uncle.

I'd suggest that "yesterday old" is at least one, probably several, orders of magnitude less common than most of the above.

 

[ColinJ]

I'd suggest that "yesterday old" is at least one, probably several, orders of magnitude less common than most of the above.

I won't be - just give it time!

I had never heard it either. Mind you, I don't exactly get around much...

I met a former friend at my dad's funeral. We were about the same age (he has since also died). He was talking as if he was about 30 years younger than he actually was. It was very disconcerting... "It was a good turnout, innit!" "I hadn't spoken to your dad for over 20 years, innit." WTF!!

 

[Ming the Merciless]

I'd suggest that "yesterday old" is at least one, probably several, orders of magnitude less common than most of the above.

I’ll just have a bath tub moment then get back to you

 

[Andy in Germany]

Idioms are undoubtedly one of the most fascinating and colorful aspects of the English language. From “raining cats and dogs” to “it’s not rocket science,” idioms add a vividness to the language that can’t be found anywhere else. Idioms are an especially great way to express meaning or emotion in a single phrase. They also provide a great deal of flavour and humour to conversations. Idioms can help listeners understand subtle nuances in a speaker’s message that would otherwise be lost. Because of the cultural influence behind their development, idioms are an excellent way for non-native English learners to gain a deeper understanding of the language.

They were tried in Germany but they sank under the weight of syllables.

We make up for it though with our magnificent compound words.

 

[Ming the Merciless]

I'd suggest that "yesterday old" is at least one, probably several, orders of magnitude less common than most of the above.

Right I’ve decided it’s neither here nor there

 

[Ming the Merciless]

They were tried in Germany but they sank under the weight of syllables.

We make up for it though with our magnificent compound words.

großartige zusammengesetzte Wörter.

 

[Jameshow]

Idioms are undoubtedly one of the most fascinating and colorful aspects of the English language. From “raining cats and dogs” to “it’s not rocket science,” idioms add a vividness to the language that can’t be found anywhere else. Idioms are an especially great way to express meaning or emotion in a single phrase. They also provide a great deal of flavour and humour to conversations. Idioms can help listeners understand subtle nuances in a speaker’s message that would otherwise be lost. Because of the cultural influence behind their development, idioms are an excellent way for non-native English learners to gain a deeper understanding of the language.

I like the ones where the opposite is often true.

Imho - nothing humble

If I may say so - you going to say it anyway

With all due respect - I have no respect for you

Truth be told - here comes the lie..

Any more to add?

 

[Ming the Merciless]

I like the ones where the opposite is often true.

Imho - nothing humble

If I may say so - you going to say it anyway

With all due respect - I have no respect for you

Truth be told - here comes the lie..

Any more to add?

These people are usually

talk the talk, but not walk the walk; all talk and no action; putting the cart before the horse; ready, aim, fire; talk a big game; barking up the wrong tree; promises, promises.

Phrases they will use

trust me, believe me, I swear, I promise, or take my word for it, cross my heart and hope to die, on my mother’s grave…

 

[figbat]

I like the ones where the opposite is often true.

Imho - nothing humble

If I may say so - you going to say it anyway

With all due respect - I have no respect for you

Truth be told - here comes the lie..

Any more to add?

We'll have to agree to disagree - you're wrong