What are some interesting English idioms and their meanings?
American: #1 Denial ain't just a river in Egypt - Mark TwainThe Nile is a river in Egypt, it exists, just like "denial". It is used to highlight the obvious point that someone refuses to see the obvious to protect themselves. #2 Gild the lilyTo apply a thin cover of gold on lily. To over embellish. #3 Paddle your own canoeBe independent and write your own fate. #4 As happy as a clamBe happy and satisfied. #5 All hat and no cattleA fake. All show but no substance. 6# Going to hell in a handbasketheaded for disaster with no chance of escape. 7# Up sheet creek without a paddleIn a tough or awkward situation with little support from others.Australian: 1# Full as a centipede's sock drawer very full, generally used after having a heavy meal. 2# Happy as a bastard on Father's DayJust the opposite of happy. 3# I'm as dry as a pommies bath matVery thirsty. Pommie is a derogatory term for a British person.#4 Face like a dropped pieUgly.# 5 Two-pot screamersomeone who can't hold their drink. Pot is equal to half a pint.
Traditional Marriage Roles?
Personally, I love the idea and want to stay home and take care of people forever. So far we haven't been able to afford for me to give up work completely. It is not for everyone. I've known families where the father is the homemaker and the mother works, and lots of my female friends are very career-oriented despite marriage and even children. We have had fertility challenges and have no kids after 7 yrs. marriage, but if we have the money later on we'll adopt, and I'll homeschool! :) Incidentally we are not your typical couple, as we are both bisexual, and used to be poly before we married.