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.
What are some slang terms used among police officers?
The most derogatory terms for the bad guys and citizens who are just pains in the rectum:A.H. = Adam Henry (A-dam H-enry) If you don’t get it…..sometimes you will hear it as “Jack Hole”…..now what starts with an “A” that ends with HOLE ?RICHARD CRANIUM= What starts with a “D” and is a nickname for Richard ? What is the non-medical layman’s term for the Cranium ? Do these clues HEAD you in the right direction ?
What are some adventures worth trying before dying?
Some of the not-so-famous but thrilling nevertheless ones I found are -1. Volcano Boarding in NicaraguaThe most extreme way to slide a slope is at Cerro Negro in Nicaragua.The live volcano, which erupted as recently as 1999, has become a hotspot for extreme boarders, who can reach speeds of up to 80 kilometers per hour as they course down the volcano.2. Cliff walk in China -Here's a trek with a difference: at 2,160 meters, the majestic South Peak of Mount Hua is one of the most popular among climbers in the mountain range.Some say it's the most treacherous.At one point, a kilometer above the ground, you have to traverse a slim wooden plank stuck to the face of a vertical cliff.3. CN Tower edge walk in Canada - Adventurers can dangle from the outside of the roof of the tower's restaurant, 356 meters above the ground.The Edge Walk lasts 90 minutes, with 20-30 minutes spent on the walk itself.4. Kayak over a waterfall in US -Taking on the waterfalls of the Palouse region of eastern Washington State and northern Idaho is proving an irresistible sport for young pro kayakers.5. Harbour Bridge Climb in Australia -More than 2,000 marriage proposals have been made at the summit of the Sydney Harbour Bridge since the bridge climb service went into operation.There are various ways to get to the top of the bridge to view one of the most beautiful harbors of the world -- The Express Climb (just more than two hours), The Discovery Climb (3.5 hours up close with the engineering) and The Bridge Climb (3.5 hours along the outer arch).6. Death road cycling in Bolivia -Ever since a new road was built connecting the same destinations, Bolivia's "Death Road" has been all but abandoned by cars, leaving it to a few brave cyclists.The road connects Bolivia's main city, La Paz, and the Yungas region.Such is the beauty of the scenery, thousands of people flock to ride this route every year.Some reports claim 300 people die each year on the road.7. Everest Skydive in Nepal -You could spend months preparing for, and eventually climbing, the world's highest mountain ... or you could skydive past it.The self-proclaimed "world's most elite skydiving adventure" allows adventurers to jump from a plane at 29,500 feet, higher than the Everest summit, to float back to base camp.Thanks for A2A Sanchit Mathur.