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Posted: 14 Apr 2016 at 1:35am

I was looking forward to your contribution Duke.

Skidaddle = Run away quickly

Sling thi 'ook (sling your hook) = Please go away

Cubby hole = A small cupboard

Flittin = Moving house

He dun't know whether e's on this earth or Fullers = Possible Meth user

Ropey (Im feeling a bit ropey) = Im hungover

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Posted: 13 Apr 2016 at 11:38pm

Haud yer wheesht = Be quiet
We're a' Jock Tamson's bairns = We are all God's children / we are all equal
A nod's as guid as a wink tae a blind horse = A gentle rebuke to someone not being clear on what they say
Lang may yer lum reek = A wish for a long and healthy life

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Posted: 13 Apr 2016 at 9:47pm

That's hillarious bob, its Dogs Bollocks here.

Its the Dogs Bollocks = Its the best

He's as bent as a dogs hind leg = A rather unsavoury character.

He's as straight as a die = An honest chap

Edited by Double 0 Soul - 13 Apr 2016 at 9:57pm

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Posted: 13 Apr 2016 at 6:29pm

common, and maybe not so old

higher than a cats ass - expensive - usually 'gas went back up, i was across town boy it was higher than a cats ass.'

variant of that is -- 'cats ass' ; 'that's the cat's ass' : tip top, best, very cool.

finer than frog hair -- doing well

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Posted: 13 Apr 2016 at 1:43pm

I like the evolution of language but i also like those charming old sayings of yesteryear.

Im sure cultural differences will play a strong part here, so old sayings? post them here...
I will get the ball a rolling.

The Dog Shelf = The floor (the shelf where one would keep ones dog)

Im in Fine Fettle = Im feeling good today

Im at end of my tether = Im very annoyed

Ankle Swingers = Long trousers that are too short (also see trousers at half mast)

Puddled = Mental illness

Cat lick = A quick wash

Deaf as a door nail = Hard of hearing

Tranklements = The paraphernalia carried around on ones person

... be it something your grandparents said? be it naval? be it regional?
Lets hear them?

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	I was looking forward to your contribution Duke. Skidaddle = Run away quickly Sling thi 'ook (sling your hook) = Please go away Cubby hole = A small cupboard Flittin = Moving house He dun't know whether e's on this earth or Fullers = Possible Meth user Ropey (Im feeling a bit ropey) = Im hungover

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	Haud yer wheesht = Be quiet We're a' Jock Tamson's bairns = We are all God's children / we are all equal A nod's as guid as a wink tae a blind horse = A gentle rebuke to someone not being clear on what they say Lang may yer lum reek = A wish for a long and healthy life

Double 0 Soul Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List whiskered anonymous Joined: 14 Feb 2013 Location: Yonder Status: Offline Points: 42996	Post Options Post Reply Quote Double 0 Soul Report Post Thanks(1) Quote Reply Posted: 13 Apr 2016 at 9:47pm
	That's hillarious bob, its Dogs Bollocks here. Its the Dogs Bollocks = Its the best He's as bent as a dogs hind leg = A rather unsavoury character. He's as straight as a die = An honest chap Edited by Double 0 Soul - 13 Apr 2016 at 9:57pm

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	common, and maybe not so old higher than a cats ass - expensive - usually 'gas went back up, i was across town boy it was higher than a cats ass.' variant of that is -- 'cats ass' ; 'that's the cat's ass' : tip top, best, very cool. finer than frog hair -- doing well

Double 0 Soul Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List whiskered anonymous Joined: 14 Feb 2013 Location: Yonder Status: Offline Points: 42996	Post Options Post Reply Quote Double 0 Soul Report Post Thanks(5) Quote Reply Posted: 13 Apr 2016 at 1:43pm
	I like the evolution of language but i also like those charming old sayings of yesteryear. Im sure cultural differences will play a strong part here, so old sayings? post them here... I will get the ball a rolling. The Dog Shelf = The floor (the shelf where one would keep ones dog) Im in Fine Fettle = Im feeling good today Im at end of my tether = Im very annoyed Ankle Swingers = Long trousers that are too short (also see trousers at half mast) Puddled = Mental illness Cat lick = A quick wash Deaf as a door nail = Hard of hearing Tranklements = The paraphernalia carried around on ones person ... be it something your grandparents said? be it naval? be it regional? Lets hear them?