You know them, things like "measure twice, cut once" and "f__k with the ancients and get blocked". Let's put a list together. Got any pithy, snarky ones to share?
back up to DKV…only if the carpenter manages to get out of town after the check clears but before the walk-through. and who would be the "ancients"?
anyway, I'll contribute…"close enough for government work…nail it".
and a saying that pretty much applies to anything when things really go wrong, "shut her down Clancy, she's pumping mud". I think that is a water-drilling or oil drilling thing…I'd suggest you do not stretch that to the bar scene. just saying…
I never did mind the little things.
It seemed like a good idea at the time. = in Iraq
You can run, you'll just die tired! = in Iraq
Go to hell? In case you have not noticed we are in hell moron, what you want me to sit in the corner? = in Iraq
For the love of Moses and all the prophets what are you doing? Talking them to death? = in Iraq
When you shoot do you actually aim or are you using the Force? = in Iraq
I have one method, shoot first, shoot some more then ask the questions. = in Iraq
Rules of engagement? What we are playing checkers dumbass? = in Iraq
In Iraq means I said it on the radio while in Iraq, and was written up for it of course
The one comment that got me a serious reaming from the Base Commander: Moses, Elijah, and all the prophets you need to use the toilet? Now? What do you propose? Calling a time out? Your Mother did drugs while she was pregnant with you didn't she?
A few from my Dad, who built homes on speculation for many years.
"Caulk and paint cover a multitude of sins."
"Plumbing is a bastards trade." (He had a plumber notch triple floor joists that were put in place to support a mortar bed for a slate entryway when he was building our family home. The plumber insisted it was the only way only to have my Dada show him a simple alternative that required no cutting. The plumber was good enough to repair the joists with steel fish plates.)
Nail 'er where she's to.
Boatbuilding expression.
When a piece of planking is bent onto a hull and clamped tight to the frames (to), you can drive the boat nails. You never drive them if she ain't "to". They'll work loose.
That's f**k all in a big ship.
Never my attitude but an old expression none the less.
Poopie and Joe, join us. I'm sure with your years and experience you should have some doozies to share. I'd pm you fine gents but you both have me blocked. Your loss I'm sure.
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