Shrinking Violet
When I think about how pervasive violets are here in New England, the phrase shrinking violet makes me curious.
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Joanne Mason
- May 25
- 2 min
Sowing Wild Oats
To sow one’s wild oats is to behave recklessly, adventurously, or promiscuously.
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Joanne Mason
- May 18
- 1 min
Egg on One's Face
Even the most cautious people get egg on their face from time to time.
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Joanne Mason
- May 11
- 2 min
Sell Like Hotcakes
When a product sells like hotcakes, it sells quickly because it is in high demand.
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Joanne Mason
- May 4
- 2 min
Bell the Cat
The phrase is said to come from a medieval fable called "The Bell and the Cat."
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Joanne Mason
- Apr 27
- 2 min
Comfort Food
Often, there are stories behind our favorite comfort foods.
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Joanne Mason
- Apr 20
- 1 min
Two Shakes of a Lamb's Tail
How quick is two shakes of a lamb’s tail?
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Joanne Mason
- Apr 13
- 2 min
Heart of Gold
A reader named Ricky asked about the phrase heart of gold, and I instantly thought of my mother’s cardiologist.
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Joanne Mason
- Apr 5
- 2 min
Bitter Pill to Swallow
Social distancing has become a bitter pill to swallow.
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