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Common Phrases - hint added #1070117
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These are all unusual representations of words, phrases or things. Can you figure them out? One posted answer per person, please.





The moon is actually more useful than the sun since the moon gives us light at night when it's dark. The sun only gives us light during the day when it's already bright out.
Re: Common Phrases [Re: Pandora] #1070120
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9 - timeout


Why do people who know the least know it the loudest?
Re: Common Phrases [Re: Pandora] #1070121
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7. Three Musketeers smile

Re: Common Phrases [Re: Pandora] #1070122
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5. polka dots smile


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Re: Common Phrases [Re: Pandora] #1070128
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1. flower box


Gail
Re: Common Phrases [Re: Pandora] #1070129
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curly Online happy
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8. condescending


If you can't dance, don't blame the dance floor.
Re: Common Phrases [Re: Pandora] #1070131
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4: Interstate highway


I'm a man of few words, BUT I use 'em often!!
Re: Common Phrases [Re: CanukDenis] #1070136
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3. divided (split) loyalties grin


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Re: Common Phrases [Re: Pandora] #1070144
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1. full bloom


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There is a fine line between genius and insanity. I have erased this line. Oscar Levant
Re: Common Phrases [Re: Pandora] #1070162
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Re: Common Phrases [Re: Pandora] #1070170
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I like all of the answers! I've marked off the ones that agree with mine. wave


The moon is actually more useful than the sun since the moon gives us light at night when it's dark. The sun only gives us light during the day when it's already bright out.
Re: Common Phrases [Re: Pandora] #1070172
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Re: Common Phrases [Re: Urban Worrier] #1070192
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Re: Common Phrases [Re: Pandora] #1070200
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Two good answers but only Rog's matches mine. wave


The moon is actually more useful than the sun since the moon gives us light at night when it's dark. The sun only gives us light during the day when it's already bright out.
Re: Common Phrases [Re: Pandora] #1070202
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6 - tacoma ?

Re: Common Phrases [Re: Pandora] #1070204
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Nope! Try again. smile


The moon is actually more useful than the sun since the moon gives us light at night when it's dark. The sun only gives us light during the day when it's already bright out.
Re: Common Phrases [Re: Pandora] #1070211
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6. there's more to come think

Re: Common Phrases [Re: Pandora] #1070213
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Yes! wave


The moon is actually more useful than the sun since the moon gives us light at night when it's dark. The sun only gives us light during the day when it's already bright out.
Re: Common Phrases [Re: Pandora] #1070217
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2. Inside Story think


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To learn, read...To know, write...To master, teach...To live, play games & listen to whale music Stay Smart & Stay Safe
Re: Common Phrases [Re: Pandora] #1070239
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2. short story?

Re: Common Phrases [Re: Pandora] #1070267
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Keep trying! grin


The moon is actually more useful than the sun since the moon gives us light at night when it's dark. The sun only gives us light during the day when it's already bright out.
Re: Common Phrases [Re: Pandora] #1070269
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Re: Common Phrases [Re: Pandora] #1070282
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2. Mystery Story think


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Re: Common Phrases [Re: soot] #1070298
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Re: Common Phrases [Re: Pandora] #1070302
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button to 2nd storey out of order lol



I'm a man of few words, BUT I use 'em often!!
Re: Common Phrases [Re: Pandora] #1070305
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Great tries but no luck yet! As a hint, let me say that I couldn't have removed any of the other letters. smile


The moon is actually more useful than the sun since the moon gives us light at night when it's dark. The sun only gives us light during the day when it's already bright out.
Re: Common Phrases [Re: Pandora] #1070307
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2. naughty (no t grin) story ??

wave

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Nice try, but nope! wave


The moon is actually more useful than the sun since the moon gives us light at night when it's dark. The sun only gives us light during the day when it's already bright out.
Re: Common Phrases - hint added [Re: Pandora] #1070334
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My brain cells are worn out......Seems a bit like a cryptic clue. hardwall If the letter t is an abbreviation for time, then.....

#2. timeless story headscratch

Re: Common Phrases - hint added [Re: Pandora] #1070338
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You got it, michele! Well done! bravo


The moon is actually more useful than the sun since the moon gives us light at night when it's dark. The sun only gives us light during the day when it's already bright out.
Re: Common Phrases - hint added [Re: Pandora] #1070396
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praise Michele

joy


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Re: Common Phrases - hint added [Re: Pandora] #1070416
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Whew! Thanks Michele! You saved me from even more hours of noodling over that one. smile


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