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This is a railroad term. If you fell asleep at the switch, you failed to switch the trains onto the right track and would cause a wreck when the trains collided with one another.
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How does a bedside lamp work or function?
The same as any other light. The plug is inserted into the wall outlet which inturn supplies power to the switch. If the switch is in On, current will flow to the bulb. this causes the light to come on. When the switch is turned off, the current stops there.
What happened if you fell asleep in the meeting house in colonial days?
what happended if you fell asleep in the meeting house
What does in the arms of Morpheus mean?
Morpheus - Greek god of dreams. "In the arms of Morpheus" means to be asleep. on Howrse it means to be asleep whal you age!!!To be dreaming
Where did the idiom against the clock originate?
what is origin of the idioum race against the clock
What is the Pella Curse tablet?
The Pella curse tablet is a lead scroll found in Pella, the capital of ancient Macedonia in Greece and is inscribed with a curse or magic spell in a distinct Doric Greek idiom. The tablet along with other texts discovered in the area, align with the names and toponym's of the Macedonians and confirm that the locals spoke a distinct idiom of Doric Greek and that the Macedonian language was a distinct Doric Greek idiom.
What are the release dates for Asleep at the Switch - 1923?
Asleep at the Switch - 1923 was released on: USA: 14 October 1923
What does the idiom nod off mean?
It means to fall asleep while sitting (or standing).
Does the phrase 'asleep at the wheel' have the same meaning with 'asleep at the switch'?
yes. it means you missed your chance
How do you use the idiom 'dead to the world' in a sentence?
Dead to the world means sleeping soundly. One example of a sentence with the idiom dead to the word is: After working a double shift, Sarah fell asleep and was dead to the world.
Where does idiom of right away come from?
Right away is not an idiom - it means exactly what it says. Something happens or will happen immediately.
Does the tooth fairy come when you are asleep?
yes
Where does the idiom pin your ears back come from?
From the sport of wrestling.
Where did the idiom cream of the crop come from?
do you mean you think it didnt come from a dairy & veggie farm
What is the meaning of this idiom prices never come down?
I'd say that's more of a true statement rather than an idiom. Prices never DO come down - they always go up.
What does the idiom 'in no time' mean?
It's not an idiom - it means just what it says. Something took "no" time to come about. It's an exaggeration, but the meaning is plain.
Where does the word nutty come from?
An idiom is a phrase that cannot be defined literally. Nut is a word, not an idiom. It is a Germanic word.
Were did the idiom don't spill the beans come from?
don't reveal a secret
