Favourite Idioms.

Reading the Oxford Dictionary of Idioms, as one does, I was pleased to see a particular favourite of mine included; 'All fur coat and no knickers'. The description says "have an impressive or sophisticated appearance which belies the fact that there is nothing to substantiate it." I wrote this little rhyme a while back that went something like this:

"She's fur coat and no knickers"

We had heard our mothers say.

My mates and I looked out for them

When we went out to play.

We followed fur coated ladies,

Until they were ill at ease.

Young Harry said, "Just ask'em"

"They'll tell if you say please."

But no one had the courage,

To risk getting a clout.

So in the end we all gave up

And never did find out.

[mrsmummy]

Thank you for my morning smile.

[millerpepperdogs]

hi Don that has brought back fond memories of my Dad he used say that about a lady in our street in the 50's keep them coming you brighten up our mornings .

[sassy59]

Very funny Don. I remember that saying well. Xxxx

[Hidden]

I knew a lot you could say that about, but I never asked either. Just waited for them to fall over.

[Hacienda]

I also remember the saying, and when young had one of those Imitation Fur Coats, I would have been Blushing if any one would have asked me....I can never Lie !!!! xxx

[skischool in reply to Hacienda]

Does that imply that you were not fully dressed whilst wearing said fake garment.now remember you are unable to tell a lie :)..........cheeky skis and a knowing cat xx

[Hacienda in reply to skischool]

😂, Never owned said coat in Spain, Too hot. In my youth of UK, was very modern Millie, had to keep up with fashion and Red Stilleto shoes comes to mind.😈😈😈Oh I still have lovely Memories. Xxxxx😹😻😸she knows a lot this little Scruffita. Xxx

[skischool in reply to Hacienda]

i wasn't sure if you were telling a mentira piadosa re the knickers,either way you should blush a little my glamorous friend...............Skis and an emoji free cat xx

[Hacienda in reply to skischool]

Haha, Mentira!yo. Bromas. That's all we have these Days, fun & laughter I hope and yes, a glamour puss once was. Thanks for your lovely quips in Spanish also. Hasta pronto y Buenas noches a ti y Scruffita .xxx

[BSA-3 in reply to skischool]

Touche, methinks!

[Shirleyj]

Hahaha 😀😀

[MoyB]

You made me smile again this morning, Don! I remember as a child trying to find out if someone had knickers on and got into trouble for it!!! xx Moy

[Hidden in reply to MoyB]

When I was a lad I used to.................................oh never mind!

[MoyB in reply to Hidden]

Hahaha! xx

[santisuk]

Reminded me of another put-down my Yorkshire mum used to use a lot. "He's all mouth and trousers"

[Hidden in reply to santisuk]

"He's all mouth and no trousers"? Talks alot but does nowt.

[mrsmummy in reply to Hidden]

This is the version I know too.

[undine]

very good thank you xxx