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She says that a whistling woman and a crowing hen are neither fit for God nor men—whatever that means. I was a tomboy growing up in the '60s, and that was not well-received in my family—my mom and aunts would always tell me that a whistling woman and a crowing hen are neither fit for God nor men. Back in my day, it was scandalous just for ...
a paragon of virtue. One who has perfect, unimpeachable moral or ethical values; one who has no faults or imperfections. Often used ironically or sarcastically. He's up there criticizing people for going against the ethos of the church, but he's hardly a paragon of virtue himself. You don't have to be a paragon of virtue, I just expect you to ...
A person or thing completely different or unique, especially in comparison to someone or something else. I've always found math to be pretty easy, but calculus is proving to be a horse of a different color.Most politicians would have resigned after a scandal like that, but this senator is a horse of a difference color. See also: color ...
factor in. v. 1. To take something into account; take something into consideration; figure something in: We factored sick days and vacations in when we prepared the work schedule. The boss factored in overtime when giving out bonuses. 2. To be taken into account or consideration; to be figured in: These observations are interesting, but they ...
what the hell. 1. It's not important, who cares, as in It cost a lot more, but what the hell, we can afford it. [Second half of 1800s] Also see what of it. 2.
circle the wagons. 1. To become defensive. (Conestoga wagons under attack were traditionally brought into a circular defensive position.) I'm not questioning your decision, so don't circle the wagons—I'm just looking for some more information.
