to be or not to be that is the question... Can't handle reading Shakespeare these days, but I took Shakespeare in the 11th grade for 1/2 a yr. and I loved it.
Some of those I'm not familiar with, but interesting to learn all of those are from Shakesphere. You learn new things everyday. Thanks for posting. Sandy's Space
Ugh I LOVE the Bard! Although I must say in looking at the picture, the expression is not "baited" breath, hahaa! It is BATED breath. An abbreviation of ABATED, or temporarily suspended. xoxo
Oh my GOSH, this is unbelievable!!!
ReplyDeleteHmmm, who would have guessed.
ReplyDeleteI like “dead as a door mail”!
ReplyDeleteI had no idea! Plus I always say "Dead as a doorknob!" LOL Live and learn, I guess!
ReplyDeleteI like it that we owe so much of our language richness to Shapespeare.
ReplyDeleteSo many more than I imagined!!!
ReplyDeleteGosh!! Now I can say I quote Shakespeare often!! I have said all of those at one time or a bunch!! Thanks for the fun, Mari!
ReplyDeleteThat is so cool! There are so many I never realized.
ReplyDeleteto be or not to be that is the question... Can't handle reading Shakespeare these days, but I took Shakespeare in the 11th grade for 1/2 a yr. and I loved it.
ReplyDeleteSome of those I'm not familiar with, but interesting to learn all of those are from Shakesphere. You learn new things everyday. Thanks for posting.
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I've seen this before and it's crazy how many of those sayings have stood the test of time.
ReplyDeleteI wasn't aware of this. Thanks for pointing it out.
ReplyDeletewow thats interesting how phrases come about
ReplyDeleteGracious, so many of those I remember. Be all/End all. :)
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Ugh I LOVE the Bard! Although I must say in looking at the picture, the expression is not "baited" breath, hahaa! It is BATED breath. An abbreviation of ABATED, or temporarily suspended. xoxo
ReplyDeleteLove the barn! SO many silly things we have said or heard. hahaha I love to smile and laugh be joyful when I can.
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