It Takes a Village Idiom to Impress
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Finally, a column with some imagination by Chris Dufresne--”The Village Idioms Can Say a Lot About Sports.” They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. Try these idioms for imitation and flattery.
“Straight from the horse’s mouth”
Meaning: From a reliable source.
Sports: USC Athletic Director Mike Garrett finally tells you he has selected a new football coach, after three unsuccessful attempts.
“Get off someone’s back”
Meaning: Stop bothering someone.
Sports: As in T.J. Simers still waiting for a phone call from USC President Sample.
“Sell someone short”
Meaning: Underestimate someone.
Sports: As I did with Chris Dufresne until his Dec. 18 column.
RON COOPER, La Crescenta
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