You can’t say that: Ham-Handed
Sometimes an expression catches my attention before it comes tumbling out of a character’s mouth. Such was the case (luckily) with “ham-handed” and “ham-fisted”.
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You can’t say that: Out of the Mouths of Babes
I was deep in writing mode and my characters were speaking very clearly, deep in important conversation. But was it period correct?
Continue reading →You can’t say that: Cut from the Same Cloth
It should come as no surprise that the expression ‘cut from the same cloth’ comes from the world of tailoring.
Continue reading →You can’t say that: Under the Wire
When a friend asked me about the expression “under the wire” I just had to learn more.
Continue reading →You Can’t Say That: Get Your Back Up
The phrase “get your back up” is one of those expressions we use all the time without thinking much about where it came from or what it really means.
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