Don't shoot the messenger

October 31st, 2008 No Comments   Posted in English Idioms

This phrase can be used when breaking some bad news to someone and you don’t want to be blamed for the news.
(’Don’t kill the messenger’ is also used.)

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Don't shoot the messenger

October 28th, 2008 No Comments   Posted in English Idioms

This phrase can be used when breaking some bad news to someone and you don’t want to be blamed for the news.
(’Don’t kill the messenger’ is also used.)

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Lord willing and the creek don't rise

October 26th, 2008 No Comments   Posted in English Idioms

Pertains to the ability to accomplish a task or meet an obligation, barring unforseen complications. Example: “I will be at work tomorrow, Lord willing and the creek don’t rise.”

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Lord willing and the creek don't rise

October 24th, 2008 No Comments   Posted in English Idioms

Pertains to the ability to accomplish a task or meet an obligation, barring unforseen complications. Example: “I will be at work tomorrow, Lord willing and the creek don’t rise.”

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Going Jesse

October 22nd, 2008 No Comments   Posted in English Idioms

If something is a going Jesse, it’s a viable, successful project or enterprise.

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