Sleight of Hand - Page 5

fredfam1 · 02-07-2008, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Chase

This four-word idiom is really two-words said twice. It means “nothing new, different, or exciting happening.”

1. Both index fingers pointing outward are brought side-by-side.

2. The closed right hand strokes an imaginary beard at the chin.

3. Repeat 1 and 2.

Same Old, Same Old?

Chase · 02-07-2008, 12:41 PM

Yawn! Yup, same ol' same ol'. Your turn.

fredfam1 · 02-07-2008, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Chase

Yawn! Yup, same ol' same ol'. Your turn.

sign the opposite of: not asleep
sign: telephone

meaning:warning of a threat or a challenge

Reba · 02-07-2008, 01:39 PM

wake-up call?

fredfam1 · 02-07-2008, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Reba

wake-up call?

Good one Reba! You got it. Shall I do the next one?

fredfam1 · 02-07-2008, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by fredfam1

Good one Reba! You got it. Shall I do the next one?

Well here's one till Reba gets back.

Sign: more, income, receive,
Then place flat palm down on top of S shape hand.

Meaning: Income is coming in so fast you can hardly deal with it.

Bear · 02-07-2008, 08:09 PM

In one hand out the other?

fredfam1 · 02-07-2008, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Bear

In one hand out the other?

Good Try Bear. But nope. It is...

Making Money Hand Over Fistheehheee

fredfam1 · 02-07-2008, 10:53 PM

Here is one that I will try and describe.

Sign underwear but I can't visualize how you would sign the rest of this. Some how sign the underwear being turned around and bunching up in a very uncomfortable manner.

Means: angry and snappish over something trivial or not important

Reba · 02-08-2008, 01:06 AM

don't get your shorts in a wad?

fredfam1 · 02-08-2008, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Reba

don't get your shorts in a wad?

hhahahhaaha I wasn't thinking of that one, but thats a good one! For that one I would probably sign, remove underwear and the just crumple them like a peice of paper. But I was thinking of,

Don't get your knickers in a twist! (does anyone besides me know what knickers are? Another weird English word that should be pronounced Ka Nickers but its not. The K is silent or not spoken. Being a dyslexic, as a kid these always made me angry! Knickers, knife, know, gnat. Arghh it was enough to drive a kid insane.

Your turn Reba!

Reba · 02-08-2008, 01:46 AM

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Originally Posted by fredfam1

hhahahhaaha I wasn't thinking of that one, but thats a good one! For that one I would probably sign, remove underwear and the just crumple them like a peice of paper. But I was thinking of,

Don't get your knickers in a twist! (does anyone besides me know what knickers are? Another weird English word that should be pronounced Ka Nickers but its not. The K is silent or not spoken. Being a dyslexic, as a kid these always made me angry! Knickers, knife, know, gnat. Arghh it was enough to drive a kid insane.

Your turn Reba!

I believe your saying and mine are one and the same just with regional/generational variation. Yes, I know what knickers are, and "shorts" are just an update on them. I guess the latest version would be "don't get your thong in a knot."

You can take my turn. For some reason I can guess them but I can't make them up.

Chase · 02-08-2008, 10:27 AM

Viva la difference! (maybe). My way of offering the idioms are different. Are the differences okay with players and viewers? If not, let me know what changes to make and I'll alter them. In the meantime:

This idiom is four words meaning “without a doubt no longer living.” In ASL, the third word is not signed; however, the last word is split into two signs.

1. Fingers palms down, joined, and pointing away from you, hold hands side-by-side, right palm down, left palm up. Now flip hands so that the right palm is up and the left palm is down.

2. Palms down, index fingers extended and apart, bring them together in “same” sign.

3. Third word not signed in ASL.

4. B hands together, palms facing out, fingers up, open hands apart and close them again.

5. Tap right index finger on left thumbnail.

fredfam1 · 02-08-2008, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chase

Viva la difference! (maybe). My way of offering the idioms are different. Are the differences okay with players and viewers? If not, let me know what changes to make and I'll alter them. In the meantime:

This idiom is four words meaning “without a doubt no longer living.” In ASL, the third word is not signed; however, the last word is split into two signs.

1. Fingers palms down, joined, and pointing away from you, hold hands side-by-side, right palm down, left palm up. Now flip hands so that the right palm is up and the left palm is down.

2. Palms down, index fingers extended and apart, bring them together in “same” sign.

3. Third word not signed in ASL.

4. B hands together, palms facing out, fingers up, open hands apart and close them again.

5. Tap right index finger on left thumbnail.

Dead As A Door Nail! I like the way you give your clues!

fredfam1 · 02-08-2008, 10:56 AM

Question about ASL idioms? I was just looking at a list of ASL idioms and have a question. I see that each idea or word is not signed, but that is typical with all ASL isn't it? With English idioms a phrase is used that generally evokes the same feeling as the real words would have. Like, "Don't get your Knickers in a Twist" means not to get so upset over something trivial. Knickers twisted would be uncomfortable but you shouldn't being throwing tantrums over them. Can someone provide a comparative explanation about ASL idoms?

Chase · 02-08-2008, 11:01 AM

Thanks. I'm trying to write descriptions of ASL signs to include sparingly in my novel. It's not easy to know if readers visualize what I'm trying to say. I'm learning lots of clues help. Again, thanks for allowing me the practice.

"Dead as a doornail" is correct. Your turn to baffle us with brilliance.

fredfam1 · 02-08-2008, 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chase

Thanks. I'm trying to write descriptions of ASL signs to include sparingly in my novel. It's not easy to know if readers visualize what I'm trying to say. I'm learning lots of clues help. Again, thanks for allowing me the practice.

"Dead as a doornail" is correct. Your turn to baffle us with brilliance.

"OK but I'll be wanting an autographed copy of your book at your book signings with a whole paragraph written about my brilliant contribution to your book!

sign with both hands the sign for bird but have the little beaks all coming down out of the sky like rain.
Meaning: bad storm

(hint: this will be a funny homonym:homonyms are words that sound the same but are spelled differently like week and weak)

Chase · 02-08-2008, 11:54 AM

Let me try a comparison in my field to attempt to explain one little part of a complicated difference in English and ASL grammar:

Present day English relies heavily on word-order for understanding.

For example, "I love you" means the subject loves the object. But turn those words around, and "You love I" means something entirely different, because "you" is now in the subject's place and (bad grammar aside), I has become the object.

However, in Old English (Icelandic), based more on the ancient Germanic tongue, the order is less important than the case (or form) of the word. In ancient Icelandic, "Ic liebe dich" meant "I love you," and if it were turned around, "Dich liebe ic" still meant the same thing.

Did that make any sense for one element of your question, or did I confuse things worse?

Chase · 02-08-2008, 12:25 PM

[quote=fredfam1;912128 Sign with both hands the sign for bird but have the little beaks all coming down out of the sky like rain.
Meaning: bad storm

(hint: this will be a funny homonym:homonyms are words that sound the same but are spelled differently like week and weak)[/QUOTE]

This one has me stumped, but let me try something close to buzzard. Is the answer a blizzard?

fredfam1 · 02-08-2008, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Chase

This one has me stumped, but let me try something close to buzzard. Is the answer a blizzard?

Nope... are you ready for this?

It is "Fowl Weather" (not foul weather but fowl as in birds) hahahaha
there I go cracking me up again! hahaha

Chase · 02-08-2008, 12:49 PM

Slapping forehead. Your puzzle was a good one. Maybe you should give us more chances after one or two wrong answers. Still your go, I think.

fredfam1 · 02-08-2008, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Chase

Slapping forehead. Your puzzle was a good one. Maybe you should give us more chances after one or two wrong answers. Still your go, I think.

I know! I get so excited sometimes I try and answer myself! heehee
Ok next

use one hand to sign fear over your stomach while signing a color that begins with y over your stomach with the other hand

Meaning: coward

Reba · 02-08-2008, 12:58 PM

yellow belly

shel90 · 02-08-2008, 01:01 PM

Just checked this thread out..this is a good one! Makes us really think hard..

I am trying to figure out the recent clue...hmmmmm

shel90 · 02-08-2008, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Reba

yellow belly

I would have say u are right...see what fredfam says.

fredfam1 · 02-08-2008, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Reba

yellow belly

Good one Reba! You got it!

Here is another one

Sign: the sign that means, "yellow condiment usually put on hot dogs"
but have it being squirted on the table
sign: scissors dividing this condiment in half

Meaning: not able to accomplish what one set out to accomplish

fredfam1 · 02-08-2008, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by shel90

I would have say u are right...see what fredfam says.

Yay Shel! Stay and Play with us!

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fredfam1 Cathe Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Oregon Posts: 765	Here is one that I will try and describe. Sign underwear but I can't visualize how you would sign the rest of this. Some how sign the underwear being turned around and bunching up in a very uncomfortable manner. Means: angry and snappish over something trivial or not important __________________ http://mommasarmyboots.wordpress.com/

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fredfam1 Cathe Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Oregon Posts: 765	Question about ASL idioms? I was just looking at a list of ASL idioms and have a question. I see that each idea or word is not signed, but that is typical with all ASL isn't it? With English idioms a phrase is used that generally evokes the same feeling as the real words would have. Like, "Don't get your Knickers in a Twist" means not to get so upset over something trivial. Knickers twisted would be uncomfortable but you shouldn't being throwing tantrums over them. Can someone provide a comparative explanation about ASL idoms? __________________ http://mommasarmyboots.wordpress.com/

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02-07-2008, 12:41 PM	#122 (permalink)
Chase Retired on ex-mod pension Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Albany, Oregon Posts: 2,066	Yawn! Yup, same ol' same ol'. Your turn.

02-07-2008, 01:39 PM	#124 (permalink)
Reba Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 15,578	wake-up call?

02-08-2008, 01:06 AM	#130 (permalink)
Reba Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 15,578	don't get your shorts in a wad?

02-08-2008, 10:27 AM	#133 (permalink)
Chase Retired on ex-mod pension Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Albany, Oregon Posts: 2,066	Viva la difference! (maybe). My way of offering the idioms are different. Are the differences okay with players and viewers? If not, let me know what changes to make and I'll alter them. In the meantime: This idiom is four words meaning “without a doubt no longer living.” In ASL, the third word is not signed; however, the last word is split into two signs. 1. Fingers palms down, joined, and pointing away from you, hold hands side-by-side, right palm down, left palm up. Now flip hands so that the right palm is up and the left palm is down. 2. Palms down, index fingers extended and apart, bring them together in “same” sign. 3. Third word not signed in ASL. 4. B hands together, palms facing out, fingers up, open hands apart and close them again. 5. Tap right index finger on left thumbnail.

02-08-2008, 11:01 AM	#136 (permalink)
Chase Retired on ex-mod pension Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Albany, Oregon Posts: 2,066	Thanks. I'm trying to write descriptions of ASL signs to include sparingly in my novel. It's not easy to know if readers visualize what I'm trying to say. I'm learning lots of clues help. Again, thanks for allowing me the practice. "Dead as a doornail" is correct. Your turn to baffle us with brilliance.

02-08-2008, 11:54 AM	#138 (permalink)
Chase Retired on ex-mod pension Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Albany, Oregon Posts: 2,066	Let me try a comparison in my field to attempt to explain one little part of a complicated difference in English and ASL grammar: Present day English relies heavily on word-order for understanding. For example, "I love you" means the subject loves the object. But turn those words around, and "You love I" means something entirely different, because "you" is now in the subject's place and (bad grammar aside), I has become the object. However, in Old English (Icelandic), based more on the ancient Germanic tongue, the order is less important than the case (or form) of the word. In ancient Icelandic, "Ic liebe dich" meant "I love you," and if it were turned around, "Dich liebe ic" still meant the same thing. Did that make any sense for one element of your question, or did I confuse things worse?

02-08-2008, 12:25 PM	#139 (permalink)
Chase Retired on ex-mod pension Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Albany, Oregon Posts: 2,066	[quote=fredfam1;912128 Sign with both hands the sign for bird but have the little beaks all coming down out of the sky like rain. Meaning: bad storm (hint: this will be a funny homonym:homonyms are words that sound the same but are spelled differently like week and weak)[/QUOTE] This one has me stumped, but let me try something close to buzzard. Is the answer a blizzard?

02-08-2008, 12:49 PM	#141 (permalink)
Chase Retired on ex-mod pension Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Albany, Oregon Posts: 2,066	Slapping forehead. Your puzzle was a good one. Maybe you should give us more chances after one or two wrong answers. Still your go, I think.

02-08-2008, 12:58 PM	#143 (permalink)
Reba Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 15,578	yellow belly

02-08-2008, 01:10 PM	#148 (permalink)
shel90 Sun Whorshipper Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: A Desert Rat that has found herself in Maryland Posts: 12,478 Blog Entries: 1