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Old 05-15-2019, 11:07 AM
 
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Persiflage
[ˈpərsəˌfläZH]
NOUN
light and slightly contemptuous mockery or banter.
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Old 05-15-2019, 11:25 AM
 
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smoke and mirrors
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Old 05-15-2019, 05:05 PM
 
Location: Southwest Washington State
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Said by DH today: "Even a blind dog finds a bone sometimes."
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Old 05-16-2019, 12:00 AM
 
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Said by DH today: "Even a blind dog finds a bone sometimes."
Or, "Even a blind pig finds an acorn now and again."

My favorite pig saying is
"The pigs in Connaught have long ears."
Said loudly when someone appears to be eavesdropping.
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Old 05-16-2019, 05:40 AM
 
Location: North Dakota
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You've made your bed now sleep in it is one of my favorites.
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Old 05-16-2019, 10:50 AM
 
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smoke and mirrors
Am I correct that this phrase refers to the Wizard of Oz?
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Old 05-16-2019, 10:53 AM
 
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Am I correct that this phrase refers to the Wizard of Oz?
Nope. Has to do with magicians and magic .
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Old 05-16-2019, 11:17 AM
 
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nope. Has to do with magicians and magic .
ok
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Old 05-23-2019, 05:44 PM
 
Location: Limbo
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"It's in my wheelhouse".
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Old 05-24-2019, 04:13 AM
 
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Thwart. I love the way it sounds.
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