Elder Dictionary

Elderly Terms, Meanings and Definitions

beat a dead horse, phrase

When a topic of conversation is talked about endlessly without any new contribution to the subject at hand.
Now, Jim, I don't want to beat a dead horse, however, let's talk about what to do with the broken ice box.

Added on November 21, 2011 by Nick N.

shake a leg, verb

Hurry up.
Shake a leg, we are running late.

Added on May 11, 2011 by Pat P.

spitting image, phrase

A phrase used to express the almost certain similarities between two individuals.
I'm sure you'll know who he is if you run into him. Bobby is the spitting image of his old-man.

Added on July 7, 2011 by danielslaughter

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