Tag: take (something) with a grain of salt
Past your prime
Phrase: Past your prime You never expect it to happen, but one day you will wake up and realize that what they say is true. That’s the day you have to admit you’re past your prime. That’s why they say youth is wasted on the young. Of course, we older guys try to tell the…
Follow the crowd
Phrase: Follow the crowd In today’s increasingly polarized society, it is becoming more and more difficult for people to think independently. It is hard to have a different opinion from the majority and be true to yourself. However, just because being different or original presents a challenge, that doesn’t mean you have to follow the…
When hell freezes over
Idiom: When hell freezes over This one is for those of you who have a little bit of a stubborn streak in you. It’s not in keeping with the Christmas spirit, but if someone crosses you, you always take it personally and only forgive them when hell freezes over. In other words, it’ll never, ever,…
Snake oil
Word of the Day: Snake oil You can’t blame anyone new to Japan for thinking Japanese love to take pills. It seems there’s an infomercial flogging a remedy for every ailment of the human body. It’s all snake oil if you ask me. Take a few turtles, kill’em, grind’em up, turn’em into powder and press’em…
Take at face value
Phrase: Take (something) at face value With the Social media and fake news environment we live in today, it’s tough for us to take things at face value. When we take something at face value, we accept it as it is, are not skeptical about it and don’t look for an ulterior motive. As I…
Around the bend
Idiom: Around the bend Have you seen the news recently? I’m telling you, It’s enough to drive you around the bend. The constant amount of bad and scary news is enough to affect you mentally. It can leave you confused and unable to determine which way to turn for help or what to do. The…
Stick to your guns
Idiom: Stick to your guns So, as I said yesterday, I’m going to be 146 years old in a day or so. No, I’ll be 46. I only felt like 146 when I got up at 5:30 am. Anyway, one thing I have learned is that you have to stick to your guns if you…
Hair of the dog
WotD: Hair of the dog If you drink alcohol, eventually, you’re going to have a hangover. There’s nothing worse than the morning after the night before, so today, I’m going to introduce you to the hair of the dog. Now, there are as many hangover ‘cures’ as there are types of alcohol. Of course, we…
Hit a wall
Idiom: Hit a wall We’ve all done it before, and we’ll all do it again; we’ve all hit a wall at one point in our lives. Yes, I know some of you have an image of someone taking out their frustration by punching or kicking a wall. Many of us have also done that, but it’s not…
Crux
Word of the Day: Crux It’s Valentine’s Day! I’m no expert when it comes to affairs of the heart, but I do know that the key is to be open, honest, and trusting to the one you love. Do that, and ninety percent of the hard work is done. If you’re looking for some advice…
