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Fri Nov 10, 2006 12:40 pm Strange expressions of happiness |
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As happy as a pig in a poke: This saying is probably derived from ‘to buy a pig in a poke (bag)’, which is to buy or accept something without seeing it.
Beach - does it mean seaside? (So why in): I’d also have said ‘on the beach’, but gave the expression as I found it. Maybe ‘in the beach’ here suggests playing in the sand or water.
Penny - is it a sing. of pence?: Yes, ‘penny’ is the singular of ‘pence’ (price) and ‘pennies’ (coins). Penny carrot? What does it mean?: Carrots must have cost a penny each at some point in the past. I don’t know how this relates to the saying, though, and couldn't find the origin of the phrase. |
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Conchita Moderator
Joined: 26 Dec 2005 Posts: 2702 Location: Madrid, Spain
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Fri Nov 10, 2006 13:26 pm Strange expressions of happiness |
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I'm very grateful to you, Conchita. Your phrases and expressions are always so interesting and engaging. I found some others written by you again and searched for the meanings, but invain. Maybe could you be so kind to give me some more explanations?
right Charlie Handy Andy Hooray henry? The others were comprehensible. Thank you one more time |
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moniker I'm new here and I like it ;-)

Joined: 05 Nov 2006 Posts: 34
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Fri Nov 10, 2006 14:20 pm Strange expressions of happiness |
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We seem to share the same interest in sayings, idioms and expressions, Moniker!
charlie noun [C] UK OLD-FASHIONED INFORMAL a foolish person: He looked a right charlie in that hat! (Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary)
Handy Andy: a handyman, someone who is skillful, good with their hands.
Hooray Henry noun [C] UK DISAPPROVING a young man from a high social class who speaks loudly and behaves in a noticeable way in public: The pub was full of Hooray Henrys. (Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary) |
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Conchita Moderator
Joined: 26 Dec 2005 Posts: 2702 Location: Madrid, Spain
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Fri Nov 10, 2006 15:48 pm Strange expressions of happiness |
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May God bless you for your goodness! Many, many thanks from me... |
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moniker I'm new here and I like it ;-)

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