Google
English-Test.net
Find penpals and make new friends today!
 
materials that are used to cushion and cover furniture (i.e. fabric, lining, padding, etc.)
building
nomination
upholstery
assortment
full quiz correct answer
 
Username
Password
 Remember me? 
Search   Album   FAQ   Memberlist   Profile   Private messages   Register   Log in 

soft sawder/ soft soap



 
ESL/EFL Worksheets and Handouts for Students Printable, photocopiable, clearly structured
Designed for teachers and individual learners
For use in a classroom, at home, on your PC
ESL Forum | English Vocabulary, Grammar and Idioms
singular or plural verb with 'more than one' | What is difference?
listening exercisestell a friend
Message
Author
soft sawder/ soft soap #1 (permalink) Sat Oct 09, 2010 10:59 am   soft sawder/ soft soap
 

Would you tell me whether I am right with my interpretation of the expression in bold in the following sentence?

These country folk talk soft sawder, but to get anything from thems like getting better out of a dog’s mouth.

soft soap = soft sawder = flattery, oil

Thank you for your efforts.
Ivo
I'm here quite often ;-)


Joined: 18 Dec 2009
Posts: 394

soft sawder/ soft soap #2 (permalink) Sat Oct 09, 2010 11:30 am   soft sawder/ soft soap
 

Yes.
_________________
Native English teacher at Mister Micawber's
Mister Micawber
Language Coach


Joined: 17 Jul 2005
Posts: 13014

Learn to use the present simple with the help of this short storyEnglish grammar exercises — improve your English knowledge and vocabulary skillsAre you a native speaker of English? Then you should read this!Have you read a good anecdote today? Subscribe to free email English course
Display posts from previous:   
singular or plural verb with 'more than one' | What is difference?
ESL Forum | English Vocabulary, Grammar and Idioms All times are GMT + 1 Hour
Page 1 of 1
Latest topics on English Forums
Very necessaryWhat's your daily routine?wouldWant to know the meaning?crack down/ take offit would makeQuantity/quantitiesrephraseReply Letter"swear", "curse" and "damn"maiden vs virginAcknowledgment letter (Send as Email) [Structure, Style]be/stand to one's sock

 
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum
Subscribe to FREE email English course
First name E-mail