Lord willing and the creek don't rise

January 7th, 2009 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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Don't shoot the messenger

January 6th, 2009 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

January 4th, 2009 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

January 2nd, 2009 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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Suck hind teat

January 2nd, 2009 No Comments   Posted in English Idioms

A person who sucks hind teat is at a disadvantage or considered worse or less important that others.

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