Tag: go up in smoke
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Go up in smoke
Phrase: Go up in smoke It’s sad but true. Sometimes, all our efforts come to naught, and even the best-laid plans of mice and men go up in smoke. Now, some would call that failure, whereas others would say it’s a learning opportunity. The first person leans towards negativity, whereas the second prefers to look…
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Have your hands full
Phrase: Have your hands full It’s Saturday! I’m sure you have been looking forward to this day since last Monday. There’s something about weekends that tends to take a weight off our shoulders even if we still have our hands full. I’ve noticed recently that there is always something to do. It’s bad enough that…
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Walk the walk
Phrase: Walk the walk Welcome back! Today’s phrase, walk the walk, is often used in tandem with yesterday’s phrase, talk the talk. If you haven’t covered that one yet, I suggest you go back and read that one first. OK, on with today’s post. A lot of people are very good talkers, but that’s all…
