Joanne Mason4 days ago2 minShrinking VioletWhen I think about how pervasive violets are here in New England, the phrase shrinking violet makes me curious.
Joanne MasonMay 252 minSowing Wild OatsTo sow one’s wild oats is to behave recklessly, adventurously, or promiscuously.
Joanne MasonMay 181 minEgg on One's FaceEven the most cautious people get egg on their face from time to time.
Joanne MasonMay 112 minSell Like HotcakesWhen a product sells like hotcakes, it sells quickly because it is in high demand.
Joanne MasonMay 42 minBell the CatThe phrase is said to come from a medieval fable called "The Bell and the Cat."
Joanne MasonApr 132 minHeart of GoldA reader named Ricky asked about the phrase heart of gold, and I instantly thought of my mother’s cardiologist.