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The image of the carrot and the stick is often misunderstood to mean a system of rewards ( carrots) and punishments ( sticks). But the expression actually refers to the fact that if you attach a carrot to a stick in such a way that it dangles just in front of the donkey's mouth but out of its reach, the poor beast of burden will plod along forever chasing the carrot.
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In a game or sport, to beat your opposition by a large margin.
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What does the expression to play the fool with someone mean?
What does the expression 'to play the fool with someone' mean?Play someone for a fool: to treat someone like a fool; to assume someone is naive or stupidPlay someone for a fool, (American or Australian): to treat someone as if they are stupid, especially by trying to get something from them in a way that is not fair
What does the expression bust mean?
bust can either mean a behind of a person or a sculpture of someone's body (shoulders and up)
What does it mean when someone is being short with you?
Curt, less than polite. They are not giving you respect. Their expression is without feeling or consideration. It is, unlike this wonderful, fulsome, delightfully amusing and alliterative answer, without much regard for you. Sorry it took me so long to explain !
Is it giving someone a piece of your mind or giving someone peace of mind?
They are both phrases and they mean different things. To give someone a piece of your mind is to tell them exactly what you think -- this is used to mean that you fuss at them. Peace of mind means that they feel happy and relaxed, and they don't have to worry about things.
What does it mean when someone says 'your face is priceless'?
When someone says your face is priceless it means that no one else could imitate the expression you made
What does deliver mean?
giving it to someone
What does the expression 'ragging on someone' mean?
It is a slang expression meaning to nag, yell, or be upset at someone for something or even nothing but just for the sake of nagging, or "ragging on someone".
What does the expression dig your chillie mean?
having a crush on someone
What does the expression 'faire dire' mean?
said by someone else
What does do someone mean?
It is an expression, meaning to harm someone or even murder.
What does the expression you found god mean?
The expression "you found god" means that you or someone else has been saved.
What does the expression to play the fool with someone mean?
What does the expression 'to play the fool with someone' mean?Play someone for a fool: to treat someone like a fool; to assume someone is naive or stupidPlay someone for a fool, (American or Australian): to treat someone as if they are stupid, especially by trying to get something from them in a way that is not fair
What does the expression 'Dang It' mean?
The expression "Dang It" is usually used when someone is frustrated or annoyed - "Darn" or "Damn" could be another expression used.
What does the expression European mean?
er ... European means someone from Europe.
What does it mean to dream someone giving some snakes to hold?
Giving someone snakes might represent passing danger to that person.
What does he gave me a leg up mean?
Giving someone a leg up is like giving someone a hand up. It means to help someone out and give them the advantage.
What does giving the appropriate attention mean?
giving someone attention means being respectful , why listening to them
