by Julie A. Winrich | Sep 21, 2017 | Uncategorized
First let’s check the clichés: To Fill the bill—to suit a purpose, to satisfy requirements. This originally came from 19th century American stage. Poster announced a program, listing star attractions and then added lesser-known entertainers to complete the show (or...
by Julie A. Winrich | Sep 13, 2017 | Writing
On Monday, September 11, 2017, I spoke to a group of church ladies at a luncheon about my writing. But first,… Last Clichés: Quiet as a Mouse—Means subdued or hushed. This dates from the 16th century and probably refers to the behavior o a mouse that stops dead...
by Julie A. Winrich | Sep 8, 2017 | Blogging
Sorry I’ve been away, but now I have my blog site reset and back in business. Last Clichés: Drum (something) into one’s Head—To force an idea on someone by means of persistent repetition. This has been used since the early 19th century. It’s compared to...
