Sleight of Hand - Page 4

fredfam1 · 02-05-2008, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by fredfam1

Correct! And Thank you!

Perfect! Thanks!

fredfam1 · 02-05-2008, 10:10 PM

Ok then, Next one.

Sign: "Bee" as in insect
Sign: "color blue"
Sign: "really"

Meaning: Loyal

fredfam1 · 02-05-2008, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by fredfam1

Ok then, Next one.

Sign: "Bee" as in insect
Sign: "color blue"
Sign: "really"

Meaning: Loyal

oops I didn't give any one a chance to get the last one! I get so excited! I get ahead of myself. Hey I should have save that one for later! Lets do the loyal one now.

Bear · 02-06-2008, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by fredfam1

Perfect! Thanks!

your very welcome!

Chase · 02-06-2008, 07:37 AM

Thanks for fixing the name of the game, Bear.

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Originally Posted by fredfam1

Ok then, Next one.

Sign: "Bee" as in insect
Sign: "color blue"
Sign: "really"

Meaning: Loyal

All I can figure is "true blue" for loyal, but I can't fit in the honeybee.

Chase · 02-06-2008, 10:14 AM

If my answer was wrong or incomplete, we'll get back to the idiom in question. Meanwhile, till Cathe returns, here's a quick and easy one:

This one-word idiom means a new car which doesn’t run well.

The two-part sign is the “Y” hand twisting on the wrist, then bring the right index to the lips and make a face for an unpleasant taste.

fredfam1 · 02-06-2008, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Chase

If my answer was wrong or incomplete, we'll get back to the idiom in question. Meanwhile, till Cathe returns, here's a quick and easy one:

This one-word idiom means a new car which doesn’t run well.

The two-part sign is the “Y” hand twisting on the wrist, then bring the right index to the lips and make a face for an unpleasant taste.

lemon!

And The other one was "Be True Blue" It was supposed to be a phonetic joke,
like a Deaf teacher taught me 20 years ago with the joke, "over the week end"
where you walk your fingers over the top of your head because that is supposed to be your "weak" end not week end. So can anyone tell me if I copied that format correctly. Would "Bee True Blue" be funny for the same reason?

Chase · 02-06-2008, 11:11 AM

Good one. I was being too literal. Not a good thing with idioms, 'cause they're all figurative.

Lemon is correct. Have you got another?

fredfam1 · 02-06-2008, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Chase

Good one. I was being too literal. Not a good thing with idioms, 'cause they're all figurative.

Lemon is correct. Have you got another?

Sign: Name, card (as in playing cards) black, shovel, same, black shovel

Meaning: Lets say exactly what something is and not try to say it is something different, when it is not.

Reba · 02-06-2008, 11:20 AM

Calling a spade a spade.

fredfam1 · 02-06-2008, 11:24 AM

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Calling a spade a spade.

Good Reba! Try this one.

Sign: Story, chicken, steer (as in male cow)

Meaning: a very strange and likely untrue tale

Chase · 02-06-2008, 11:42 AM

Ha ha ha. After reading it twenty times, it hit me: "A cock and bull story."

fredfam1 · 02-06-2008, 12:38 PM

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Ha ha ha. After reading it twenty times, it hit me: "A cock and bull story."

You Got it! Your turn!

Chase · 02-06-2008, 12:53 PM

This idiom is three words in English but is an old deafie idiom using one sign. It means averting something by a narrow margin or having a very close encounter.

With a thumb and forefinger, the signer plucks an imaginary strand from the hairline and holds it out to you.

fredfam1 · 02-06-2008, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Chase

This idiom is three words in English but is an old deafie idiom using one sign. It means averting something by a narrow margin or having a very close encounter.

With a thumb and forefinger, the signer plucks an imaginary strand from the hairline and holds it out to you.

The only thing I can think of is "a close shave" but that doesn't fit the sign?

Chase · 02-06-2008, 01:28 PM

It means the same thing in different words. In this old deafie sign, an imaginary hair is held up for the viewer.

fredfam1 · 02-06-2008, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Chase

It means the same thing in different words. In this old deafie sign, an imaginary hair is held up for the viewer.

Saved by a hair?

fredfam1 · 02-06-2008, 01:33 PM

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Saved by a hair?

I give! Any body else got a idea?

Tousi · 02-06-2008, 01:35 PM

Right, Fredfam; the complete ASL for this, visually, is the plucking with the index finger and thumb of a single strand of hair...with the commensurate facial expression, of course, lol.

fredfam1 · 02-06-2008, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Tousi

Right, Fredfam; the complete ASL for this, visually, is the plucking with the index finger and thumb of a single strand of hair...with the commensurate facial expression, of course, lol.

OK this has given me an idea to add to this game, since I want to learn ASL idoms as well. This will allow the fluent ASL signers to participate. When a fluent ASL signer gets one of the English signs then it is their turn to tell us an ASL idiom. Describe how to sign it. Tell us the meaning with out useing the words for the signs and see if we can figure out the ASL idom. Whose first?

Chase · 02-06-2008, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by fredfam1

Saved by a hair?

"By a hair" is the old deafie sign from way back when. Congratulations. Your turn to dazzle us.

fredfam1 · 02-06-2008, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Chase

"By a hair" is the old deafie sign from way back when. Congratulations. Your turn to dazzle us.

How about Tousi gives us an ASL idom. Don't forget to provide the meaning but
not using words that would give it away.

fredfam1 · 02-06-2008, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by fredfam1

How about Tousi gives us an ASL idom. Don't forget to provide the meaning but
not using words that would give it away.

Till Tousi gets back here is another English Idiom:

sign: springtime, crazy, rabbit

Meaning:Someone who is excitable and unpredictable

Chase · 02-06-2008, 04:32 PM

From Through the Looking Glass, a March hare?

fredfam1 · 02-06-2008, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Chase

From Through the Looking Glass, a March hare?

Yep, "Mad as a March Hare" Mad meaning crazy

fredfam1 · 02-06-2008, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by fredfam1

Yep, "Mad as a March Hare" Mad meaning crazy

Tousi are you ready to give us an ASL idiom?

fredfam1 · 02-06-2008, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by fredfam1

Tousi are you ready to give us an ASL idiom?

Here's a filler while we wait for Tousi.

Sign: My, words,
Then: draw a check on the palm of your hand

What is the English Idiom that means:
Give special attention to the things I have said because very soon it will be proven they are true.

Chase · 02-07-2008, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by fredfam1

Here's a filler while we wait for Tousi.

Sign: My, words,
Then: draw a check on the palm of your hand

What is the English Idiom that means:
Give special attention to the things I have said because very soon it will be proven they are true.

Mark my words?

02-05-2008, 10:10 PM	#92 (permalink)
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02-06-2008, 12:53 PM	#104 (permalink)
Chase Retired on ex-mod pension Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Albany, Oregon Posts: 2,066	This idiom is three words in English but is an old deafie idiom using one sign. It means averting something by a narrow margin or having a very close encounter. With a thumb and forefinger, the signer plucks an imaginary strand from the hairline and holds it out to you. Last edited by Chase; 02-06-2008 at 01:08 PM. Reason: Trade for better word

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02-06-2008, 10:14 AM	#96 (permalink)
Chase Retired on ex-mod pension Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Albany, Oregon Posts: 2,066	If my answer was wrong or incomplete, we'll get back to the idiom in question. Meanwhile, till Cathe returns, here's a quick and easy one: This one-word idiom means a new car which doesn’t run well. The two-part sign is the “Y” hand twisting on the wrist, then bring the right index to the lips and make a face for an unpleasant taste.

02-06-2008, 11:11 AM	#98 (permalink)
Chase Retired on ex-mod pension Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Albany, Oregon Posts: 2,066	Good one. I was being too literal. Not a good thing with idioms, 'cause they're all figurative. Lemon is correct. Have you got another?

02-06-2008, 11:20 AM	#100 (permalink)
Reba Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 15,644	Calling a spade a spade.

02-06-2008, 11:42 AM	#102 (permalink)
Chase Retired on ex-mod pension Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Albany, Oregon Posts: 2,066	Ha ha ha. After reading it twenty times, it hit me: "A cock and bull story."

02-06-2008, 01:28 PM	#106 (permalink)
Chase Retired on ex-mod pension Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Albany, Oregon Posts: 2,066	It means the same thing in different words. In this old deafie sign, an imaginary hair is held up for the viewer.

02-06-2008, 01:35 PM	#109 (permalink)
Tousi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 6,922	Right, Fredfam; the complete ASL for this, visually, is the plucking with the index finger and thumb of a single strand of hair...with the commensurate facial expression, of course, lol.

02-06-2008, 04:32 PM	#114 (permalink)
Chase Retired on ex-mod pension Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Albany, Oregon Posts: 2,066	From Through the Looking Glass, a March hare?