More Sayings
I have doubt on the meaning of some sayings more...could anyone help me??

1) put somebody's foot in somebody's mouth
2)turn on a dime
3)all hmans have feet of clay
4)keep a stiff upperlip
5)lead somebody down the garden path

Thank you very much in advanced

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More Sayings
I have doubt on the meaning of some sayings more...could anyone help me??

1) put somebody's foot in somebody's mouth
2)turn on a dime
3)all hmans have feet of clay
4)keep a stiff upperlip
5)lead somebody down the garden path


Thank you very much in advanced

Answer

1. saying something really stupid and embarrassing another person or yourself
2. to change direction very quickly
3. These weaknesses and flaws may remain well-hidden throughout one's lifetime, or one moment of personal weakness could expose them to the entire world, kind of like Achilles with his tendon, people thought he was perfect but he did have a flaw.
4.  Remain resolute and unemotional in the face of adversity, or even tragedy.
5.  to deceive someone

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You can't put an old head on young shoulders is my favourite.

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