Well, although as a Theatre student at University I had to read, and enjoy Shakespeare, I did not know these phrases were of common usage in US. Interesting Pat.
Very interesting post and phrases, one of which (“Lie low”) has been taken to excess by none other than Donald Trump, who lies low, down, sideways, and every other way. This calls to mind “Oh what a tangled web we weave when first we practice to deceive,” which sounds Shakespearean, but was actually authored by Sir Walter Scott.
Brilliant. I’ve always enjoyed Shakespeare. Sharing this kind of information – especially to second level students who tend to despise learning anything remotely related to the man – is a great way to illustrate how contemporary Shakespeare was. Thanks.
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Clever poem, JeanMarie. Thanks for sharing it with us.
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What a marvellous collection
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Thanks, Derrick. 🤓
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It just goes to show that “All the world’s a stage” Pat. I never realised how many phrases are attributed to the Bard.
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Lol, Malc. Guess being English didn’t give y an edge. 😉
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🙂
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Great collection!
Thanks a lot for sharing😘
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You’re welcome, Luisa. Glad you liked it. 🌹🌹🌹
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👍😘
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haha, you’re making me sound more educated than I am!! I quote Shakespeare!!
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I thought you might be the well read, well spoken kind. 😉🤓
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🤪 Yup, I got me a fine educasion.
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Magna cum loudly. I knew you wuz special.🤗🤔
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lol
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Magna cum loudly
Knew you wus special.
🤔🤗😉
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💜 Bill S; the Art Bard Plagiarising
…💛💚💙…
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Lol. Yernasia
Thanks for commenting.
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Shakespeare was ahead of his time.
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Good one, John.
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One important quote was left out: The first thing we do, let’s kill all the lawyers
Other than that a fine informative post, Pat.
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Good one, Don. Let’s also kill all the despots.
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Well, although as a Theatre student at University I had to read, and enjoy Shakespeare, I did not know these phrases were of common usage in US. Interesting Pat.
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Thanks, Francisco. I learned something new also.
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You’re welcome Pat, it’s always good to learn something! All the best 😊
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Same to you, mi amigo.
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Very interesting post and phrases, one of which (“Lie low”) has been taken to excess by none other than Donald Trump, who lies low, down, sideways, and every other way. This calls to mind “Oh what a tangled web we weave when first we practice to deceive,” which sounds Shakespearean, but was actually authored by Sir Walter Scott.
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Bravo and Lol Mister Muse.
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Quite a profound collection of diff. phrases.
My fav. is, “break the ice”
It was in our English literature lesson back in high school.
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Good expression.
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I studied Shakespeare in college and never heard of these quotes, very cool collection.
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Judy, Glad you liked it. Thanks.
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You’re welcome, Pat. Interesting to find to root of phrases, Shakespeare was quite a genius.
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He really was. Most of us aren’t that eloquent. 😉
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Brilliant. I’ve always enjoyed Shakespeare. Sharing this kind of information – especially to second level students who tend to despise learning anything remotely related to the man – is a great way to illustrate how contemporary Shakespeare was. Thanks.
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Thanks for the reblog. I’m glad you enjoyed it.
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