Jientje’s 1000 Words Photo Challenge

Jientje has started a wonderful photo challenge, and this is what she has to say about it:

When I was a kid, I was always fascinated by the colourful language my grandmother used. She had such a way with words, she had her own funny ways to describe things and that memory still makes me smile. As long as people have been around, they have tried to communicate with each other. As a means of getting the message across as clearly as possible, idioms and sayings have found their way into our language.

Now, because a picture paints a thousand words, I thought it would be nice to make this a new photo challenge. The idea is to pick an idiom, or a saying, ( even slang is allowed) and illustrate it with a picture. Each week we’ll cover two letters of the alphabet, okay?

If “language is the dress of thoughts” ( Johnson), then idioms must the wardrobe …

This is week 3, and I unfortunately had to miss weeks 1 & 2... so I am doing those first 2 weeks now, then will do the 3rd week.

A & B

The Apple of my Eye:

Meaning: Originally meaning the central aperture of the eye. Figuratively it is something, or more usually someone, cherished above others.

Basket case:

Meaning: An infirm or failing person or thing - unable to properly function. Originally this referred to soldiers who had lost arms and legs and had to be carried by others. More recently it has been used to denounce any failing organization or scheme and is rarely applied to people.


C & D

Cat's Cradle:

Meaning: A box-like shape which is made by from twisting a loop of string around their fingers. It is usually played by two players, although some variations may be played by one.

Dog's Dinner:

Meaning: Dressed or displayed in an ostentatiously smart manner.

E & F

The Early bird catches the worm:

Meaning: Success comes to those who prepare well and put in effort.

A Feather in one's cap:

Meaning: A symbol of honour and achievement.

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