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I have been told that this saying came from the time when pirates were very active. Wealthy people would bury their valuables in metal boxes. When the pirates would come to the home, they would search the ground by sticking their swords into the ground hoping to hear the metalic sound to find their "treasure".
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What word can mean the land or dirt is wet?
"Muddy" is a word that can mean the land or dirt is wet, typically with a mixture of soil and water.
What does glassy countenance mean?
A glassy countenance refers to a facial expression that is characterized by a lack of emotion or expression, often appearing cold and detached. It can indicate someone being in a state of shock, disbelief, or being disoriented.
Is dirt a compound?
You must define the word dirt. To some it is a mark on clothing, to some the soil or to others something an animal leaves behind. If you mean soil, no, it is not pure. Soil is made of grains of various minerals with added plant matter and a liberal dose of bacteria.
What does soil's little lobster mean?
I'm not sure what you mean by "soil's little lobster." It doesn't appear to be a common saying or phrase. Could you provide more context or clarify your question?
What is the verb for earth?
"Earth" can be used as a verb to mean covering or spreading with soil or dirt. For example, "The gardener will earth up the potatoes to protect them from frost."
What does Hit me up mean?
It is a slang expression, meaning "call me" or "find me". It has nothing to do with actually hitting/punching a person.
What does the expression every sea you shipped mean?
It means every wave was hitting. (i bet you are looking for an answer on reading plus.... I'm watching you 0_0 )
What does the phrase 'Hit the dirt' mean?
When you "hit the dirt," you slap it with your hands as you dive to the ground. You generally "hit the dirt" when there is something dangerous flying around (like bullets) and the safest place to be is lying flat on your face. Soldiers use this expression a lot during a battle, as do the police if there is a shoot-out.
What do you mean when you say what's on tap today?
The expression comes from bars, taverns or inns, where local beers or ciders were served from the barrel by pump taps. "What's on tap?" therefore meant "What beers or ciders are available today?"The expression has been extended into common usage meaning "What has to be done today?"
What does the cowboy slang 'clean his plow' mean?
Cowboys loved a colorful phrase! This meant to beat or thrash thoroughly. The image is of hitting him so hard that all the dirt flies off the plow.
Where does the French expression aujourd'hui come from?
The French expression "aujourd'hui" comes from the Old French phrase "au jor d'hui," which means "on the day of today." Over time, the phrase evolved into the single word "aujourd'hui," which is used to mean "today" in modern French.
What does out mean in softball?
youre out from hitting
What is the meaning of the words hitting?
Well it could mean many things. In baseball hitting is called connecting the ball with your bat. In football it means to tackle a player. Hitting could also mean a punch.
What does it mean to evalutate the expression?
Replace each variable in the expression by its value and then find the value of the expression.
What does expression mean in drama terms?
mean*
Physically abused mean?
When you start hitting
You mean the world to me?
This expression means " You mean everything in the whole world to me. " A very romantic expression of love.
