The Ye Olde Sayings Thread

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?

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

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

What's fur ye'll no go past ye - Que sera sera

In a slightly different aspect there are two sayings that are probably more Glaswegian than anything else and both use the word 'aye' in a negative and sarcastic way. These are usually used when someone is a bit of a blowhard or is boasting e.g.

If you're being told a preposterous story about some person or thing then the response would be 'Aye, right' so two positives making a negative;

Or if the braggart himself is telling you about some fantastic exploit then the response would be 'Did ye? Aye?' pretty much meaning 'no you didn't'

Fun thread Soul.