Sister Sharpens Sister

9: Where Did THAT Saying Come From?!? ((PG-13ish))

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Have you ever said, "Close, but no cigar?" How about "Cat got your tongue?" or the often quoted "He got cold feet?"

Well, today we're being silly and having fun with proverbs and sayings that we use or reference in everyday life.

And some of the backgrounds behind these little quips are actually pretty morbid!

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FYI: This is a reminder that Karen, Dalena and Shelon are not professionals of any kind. The views expressed in the podcast are personal opinions and anecdotes. These conversations are not intended as medical, nutritional or fitness advice. If you need medical, nutritional or fitness advice seek out qualified professionals that do that sort of thing.

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  • Under the weather
  • Burst someone's bubble
  • Break a leg
  • Have your cake and eat it too
  • Don't cry over spilt milk
  • Dead Ringer
  • Mad as a hatter (Mad Hatter's Disease)
  • Lewis Carroll
  • Let the cat out of the bag
  • Cat got your tongue?
  • On Cloud Nine
  • Don't look a gift horse in the mouth
  • A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush
  • Close, but no cigar!
  • The grass is always greener ...
  • Ernie J. Zelinski (on Amazon)
  • Literally

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    Sister Sharpens SisterBy Karen Vaughn, Dalena Smith and Shelon Milligan