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Through Your Teeth
What's the rebus (relatively) at the single word indicated with the > <?
lie----------lie
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lie--------->lie<
lie----------lie
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lie--------->lie<
Hint
What is the screen-position of the word (indicated with the > <) in relationship to the other three?Answer
Downright lie.A downright lie is an absolute, thorough, unqualified prevarication.
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I didn't know downright lie was a popular saying accept for on the Andy Griffith show.
Thanks, 'illogical' (LOVE your screenie !!!) ... for the visit and the comment.
Yes, I recall the phrase from The Griffith show. Most of the idiom-sites on the web recognize 'downright' (something) as a legit commoner, but appear to differ as to which two-word term is the most-used. I originally submitted this as 'downright stupid' but none of the Eds recognized that one (and I'm sure they were thinking of ME and not reflectively ) so we went with 'lie'. I've noted the webbies mention 'downright dangerous' and 'downright evil' (among others) as more common.
The term 'downright' is interesting, too. It apparently originated in the carpentry and building trades when, using a plumb bob, they would state that the bob was 'down' and 'right'; meaning 'correct', (downright) when it was perfectly centered. Thus the use of 'downright' meaning 'absolute' or 'absolutely'. But, as with most word-origin stories, maybe not so.
Yes, I recall the phrase from The Griffith show. Most of the idiom-sites on the web recognize 'downright' (something) as a legit commoner, but appear to differ as to which two-word term is the most-used. I originally submitted this as 'downright stupid' but none of the Eds recognized that one (and I'm sure they were thinking of ME and not reflectively ) so we went with 'lie'. I've noted the webbies mention 'downright dangerous' and 'downright evil' (among others) as more common.
The term 'downright' is interesting, too. It apparently originated in the carpentry and building trades when, using a plumb bob, they would state that the bob was 'down' and 'right'; meaning 'correct', (downright) when it was perfectly centered. Thus the use of 'downright' meaning 'absolute' or 'absolutely'. But, as with most word-origin stories, maybe not so.
All I came up with was "lie down". If I would have taken the title Through Your Teeth into consideration, I would have gotten it! (i.e. "Lie through your teeth"). Good one - and that's not a lie!
wheres the cheese
Whoooooofffffff, kb123 ...
You REALLY crack me up !!!!
You have the absolute WITTIEST comments going on the site.
(of course I have NOOOOOO earthly idea what they mean, but I get a GIGANTIC laugh every time I read one)
Keep 'em comin'
You REALLY crack me up !!!!
You have the absolute WITTIEST comments going on the site.
(of course I have NOOOOOO earthly idea what they mean, but I get a GIGANTIC laugh every time I read one)
Keep 'em comin'
I would have wrote this one a little different, but all in all I liked it!
Palsha ... how so? I'm interested. Send me a PM and tell me what you would have done with it !!!
Or ... if you prefer, post it here in comments. THANKS !!!
Or ... if you prefer, post it here in comments. THANKS !!!
very good! i like all of ur teasers keep em comin!I got it right but i still loved it!
Soorry DJNic, but BadBunnee got Nic'd.
Here, however, "in his stead" we have LittleBrownElf.
And ... (if they permit me to stay) .. I shall do some more.
ylads-LBE
(exBadBunnee)
Here, however, "in his stead" we have LittleBrownElf.
And ... (if they permit me to stay) .. I shall do some more.
ylads-LBE
(exBadBunnee)
Well I think outright lie is more common but I have heard downright lie. Not clear enough for me to get it though.
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