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The “Idiots” Corner by “Billy Bob Smith” Axioms, Idioms, and Idiotic Phrases I thought I would share one of my favorite topics with you - axioms. Not sure where they came from, don’t know how old they are, and I don’t have a clue who created them, but I do know most of them are really dumb. So, for just a moment I will let go of my idiot side and get serious. From a formal resource, every language has its own collection of (so-called - my addition) wise sayings. They offer advice about how to live. These sayings are called "idioms" - or axioms. These com- binations of words are rarely complete sentences and have a "figurative" meaning. Okay, had enough of my other self (my elite status)? Seriously, some of these are really stupid and are often used by idiots (myself included). Guilty of any of them?? Can’t hold a candle to - don’t want to hold a candle to. Eyes bigger than your stomach - not for a lot of people. Cold hands, warm heart - cold heart - cold everything. It’s coming down to the wire - probably has been for years. A fool and his money are soon parted - not soon, but always. A penny for your thoughts - really - is that all they are worth? Finders keepers, losers weepers - this is true if you are greedy. Best of both worlds - which worlds are you talking about? It’s time to face the music - Rock and Roll or Country? Keep your chin up - especially when you are swimming. Misery loves company - this is the only one that is true so far. All publicity is good publicity - does this include fake stuff? A penny saved is a penny earned - can you live on pennies today? If you can’t stand the heat, get out of the kitchen - or move to Alaska. Honesty is the best policy - that’s why everyone always tells the truth! Don’t count your chickens before they’ve hatched - I’m not a chicken farmer. It takes one to know one - there are a lot of people I don’t want to know. Never put off to tomorrow what you can do today - including this article? I’m sure you have had enough. Or, why not give your favorites your own stupid definition - might be interesting? Billy Bob Contact him via e-mail to michele@worldwidedrillingresource.com Ball is in your court - is it really? Fight fire with fire - really stupid. Close, but no cigar - cigars stink. Back to the drawing board - why? Don’t upset the applecart - why not? Less is more - so I guess more is less? A word to the wise is sufficient - ain’t so. Beat around the bush - is the bush on fire? Money talks - so if you are broke, keep quiet. Actions speak louder than words - not always. Treat others as you want to be treated - scary. Barking up the wrong tree - why bark up any tree? If the shoe fits, wear it - not if you are at the beach. 16 SEPTEMBER 2018 WorldWide Drilling Resource ®