Idioms Explained
Viewing comments for Chapter 20 "~ Money Talks ~"Fanstorians explain the backstory of idioms
18 total reviews
Comment from BethShelby
This is great that you were able to use so many idiom and to work them into a story. I like you put the meanings at the end even though most of them are self explanitory. I like to know how the started as well. You did tell us how the church mouse one got started.
reply by the author on 06-Dec-2021
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This is great that you were able to use so many idiom and to work them into a story. I like you put the meanings at the end even though most of them are self explanitory. I like to know how the started as well. You did tell us how the church mouse one got started.
Comment Written 04-Dec-2021
reply by the author on 06-Dec-2021
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Thank you for taking time to read and review, Beth. Both much appreciated.
Respectfully, Jan
Comment from prettybluebirds
I heard all these many times while I was a child. My father's favorite was money doesn't grow on trees. I don't know why he said that because his money did grow on trees, he was a fruit farmer. LOL Dad didn't think it was too funny when I told him that. Thanks for this interesting and informative writing.
reply by the author on 06-Dec-2021
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I heard all these many times while I was a child. My father's favorite was money doesn't grow on trees. I don't know why he said that because his money did grow on trees, he was a fruit farmer. LOL Dad didn't think it was too funny when I told him that. Thanks for this interesting and informative writing.
Comment Written 03-Dec-2021
reply by the author on 06-Dec-2021
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Thank you for your great review and comments and for sharing your story.
Respectfully, Jan
Comment from robyn corum
Jan,
Wow! I didn't count - how many idioms did you cram in here? Twenty? *smile* Pretty stellar work, there, chickee! Sounds like you know your way around a money tree! hahahaha Thanks!
reply by the author on 11-Dec-2021
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Jan,
Wow! I didn't count - how many idioms did you cram in here? Twenty? *smile* Pretty stellar work, there, chickee! Sounds like you know your way around a money tree! hahahaha Thanks!
Comment Written 03-Dec-2021
reply by the author on 11-Dec-2021
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Most appreciative, Robyn, of your great review.
Means much to me.
Respectfully, Jan
Comment from Kooky Clown
What a very clever piece of writing with so many idioms in it I am really impressed with the way you managed to get them all in to a story which reads pretty well. UI also liked the fact that you then explained what they all meant in the foot notes. Thank you so much
reply by the author on 03-Dec-2021
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What a very clever piece of writing with so many idioms in it I am really impressed with the way you managed to get them all in to a story which reads pretty well. UI also liked the fact that you then explained what they all meant in the foot notes. Thank you so much
Comment Written 03-Dec-2021
reply by the author on 03-Dec-2021
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Thank you, KC, for your great review and comments.
Respectfully, Jan
Comment from lauralumummu
Hi Jan, I remember all of these sayings. I grew up with them. My mother-in-law said she thought I was a gold digger. Years later she and I became the best of friends and she realized as a Nurse I would make more than her son lol. This is well done, and cool. All the best, Laura.
reply by the author on 03-Dec-2021
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Hi Jan, I remember all of these sayings. I grew up with them. My mother-in-law said she thought I was a gold digger. Years later she and I became the best of friends and she realized as a Nurse I would make more than her son lol. This is well done, and cool. All the best, Laura.
Comment Written 02-Dec-2021
reply by the author on 03-Dec-2021
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Thank you, Laura, for dropping in to review.
Much appreciated.
Respectfully, Jan
Comment from T B Botts
Hello Jan,
Well done on your post. I had no idea there were so many idioms involving money. Obviously we can't live without it. It seems to be what keeps the world spinning, although I really wish it didn't occupy so much of so many people's thoughts. If money is your heart's desire, there will never be enough. Thanks so much for sharing this informative post.
Have a blessed evening.
Tom
reply by the author on 03-Dec-2021
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Hello Jan,
Well done on your post. I had no idea there were so many idioms involving money. Obviously we can't live without it. It seems to be what keeps the world spinning, although I really wish it didn't occupy so much of so many people's thoughts. If money is your heart's desire, there will never be enough. Thanks so much for sharing this informative post.
Have a blessed evening.
Tom
Comment Written 02-Dec-2021
reply by the author on 03-Dec-2021
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Thank you for your great review and comments.
Great insight.
Respectfully, Jan
Comment from Judy Lawless
This is a clever way to define this large number of common idioms, Jan. There are so many that the involve money. I guess that makes sense since money makes the world go round. We'll done.
reply by the author on 03-Dec-2021
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This is a clever way to define this large number of common idioms, Jan. There are so many that the involve money. I guess that makes sense since money makes the world go round. We'll done.
Comment Written 02-Dec-2021
reply by the author on 03-Dec-2021
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Thank you for dropping by with a great review and comments, Judy.
Both much appreciated.
Respectfully, Jan
Comment from judiverse
This is great. What an addition to the book of idioms. I didn't know there were so many relating to money. It was smart to put them in red. That not only indicates the idioms but brings up another money phrase, "in the red." Not a good place to be, financially. Excellent story, too. Dad was right to put his foot down and tell his son no more money. He used the example of what had happened to his father, who lived beyond his means. I'm glad the boys have resolved to look for jobs. They have to start somewhere. Readers will enjoy this post with all the money references. judi
reply by the author on 03-Dec-2021
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This is great. What an addition to the book of idioms. I didn't know there were so many relating to money. It was smart to put them in red. That not only indicates the idioms but brings up another money phrase, "in the red." Not a good place to be, financially. Excellent story, too. Dad was right to put his foot down and tell his son no more money. He used the example of what had happened to his father, who lived beyond his means. I'm glad the boys have resolved to look for jobs. They have to start somewhere. Readers will enjoy this post with all the money references. judi
Comment Written 02-Dec-2021
reply by the author on 03-Dec-2021
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Most appreciative, Judi, of your great detailed review.
Means much to me.
Respectfully, Jan
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You're welcome. I like that you did this in story form, too. judi
Comment from royowen
Wow! These are sayings I grew up with, my parents used them all the time. They must have been invented in the depression, or even earlier. I can remember the definition of being poor, when our bills are $1.05 cents, and we earn only a $1.00, or conversely rich, our bills are $1.00 and we earn $1.05. This is a crackerjack post Jan, well done, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 03-Dec-2021
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Wow! These are sayings I grew up with, my parents used them all the time. They must have been invented in the depression, or even earlier. I can remember the definition of being poor, when our bills are $1.05 cents, and we earn only a $1.00, or conversely rich, our bills are $1.00 and we earn $1.05. This is a crackerjack post Jan, well done, blessings Roy
Comment Written 02-Dec-2021
reply by the author on 03-Dec-2021
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Thank you, Roy, for your great review and comments
and sharing your story.
Respectfully, Jan
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Most welcome
Comment from barbara.wilkey
Thank you for sharing this post with us. I enjoyed reading. I had a friend, here on FanStory, no longer with us, but this person lived only on social security and struggled paying rent, but continued to pay the Lottery hoping to win big, but of course never did. No talking to this person helped. Anyway, thank you, again.
reply by the author on 03-Dec-2021
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Thank you for sharing this post with us. I enjoyed reading. I had a friend, here on FanStory, no longer with us, but this person lived only on social security and struggled paying rent, but continued to pay the Lottery hoping to win big, but of course never did. No talking to this person helped. Anyway, thank you, again.
Comment Written 02-Dec-2021
reply by the author on 03-Dec-2021
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Thank you, Barbara, for your great review and comments.
I agree. Money makes many act differently than expected.
Respectfully, Jan
