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Every country or language has a saying like this. It means to be involved in a superfluous act or to do something useless. In Yiddish it is carrying straw to Egypt. Since Pharoah forbade the Jewish slaves to use straw in making bricks, to take straw there would be useless. In England it's, bringing coals to Newcastle, in the U.S. it's closing the barn door after the horse is out. Idioms are fun.
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What does the idiom itchy nose mean?
It is not an idiom, it means your nose is itching.
What does idiom mean in poetry?
idiom means expression like a page in a book
What does the idiom badjohn mean?
Simply its mean a bully.
What does the idiom carry water in a sieve mean?
It refers to a pointless action. Another similar British idiom is " carrying coals to Newcastle". It means: You are doing something that will have no positive affect. you are wasting your time! Obviousely you cannot really carry water in a sieve, so when someone says that, they are basically saying that you are not acheiving anything.
What does idiom mean 'Suits his idiom'?
I think it means that that person agrees with that others persons idiom and that it fit that question that the teacher or whoever asked that question.
What does the idiom the last straw mean?
you had it with someone, you dont want to do something no more
What does cesto mean in spanish?
In Spanish, "cesto" can mean "basket" or "hamper." It refers to a container made of materials such as straw, wicker, or plastic used for carrying or storing things.
What does the idiom what you have in mind mean?
It's not really an idiom. It means "what are you thinking about."
RFP responses idiom what does it mean?
RFP is not an idiom. It's an abbreviation.
What does the idiom itchy nose mean?
It is not an idiom, it means your nose is itching.
What does the idiom at the end of your rope mean?
You've had so many problems that you can't handle any more.That's it!If you are at the end of your rope, you are at the limit of your patience or endurance.Had it. Done with it. The final straw. Had enough. Has reached his limit of tolerance.
What does idiom mean in poetry?
idiom means expression like a page in a book
What does this idiom mean tip of your nostrol?
It's not an idiom. It means the tip of your nostril.
What does sieve mean in idiom terms?
"Sieve" is not an idiom. See the related link.
What does carrying water in a sieve mean?
The phrase "carrying water in a sieve" is an idiom that refers to attempting a futile or impossible task. It suggests that the effort being made is pointless because the outcome will not be successful, similar to trying to carry water in a sieve, which cannot hold water.
What does the idiom a hundred thousand dollars mean?
This is not an idiom. It is a measurement. $100,000 is how you write it in numbers.
What does the idiom badjohn mean?
Simply its mean a bully.
