#IdiomInsight
I gained insight on #BuryTheHatchet today. An American English idiomatic expression that means to make peace, it‘s considered an idiom because we use its figurative definition over its literal meaning. It‘s an allusion to the practice of throwing weapons after hostility among Native Americans. After the formation of the Iroquois Confederacy, it was customary to bury weapons once peace was reached. Stanford University recently ⬇️
DebinHawaii … blocklisted it along with other idioms because it appropriates “a centuries-old tradition among North American indigenous peoples.” Suggested alternatives include “let bygones be bygones” or “kiss and make up.” I chose bygones, saw “pie gones” & thought of these pie cozies where if bygones had occurred, maybe murders would not have happened. 🤷🏻♀️🥧💛 1y
TrishB That‘s really interesting 👍🏻 1y
DebinHawaii @TrishB It is. I have loved this month‘s challenge because I have learned the origins of all the idioms chosen. It‘s pretty fascinating! 1y
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i.besteph No way, I can‘t believe you jumped on the Ellie Alexander train! How do you like it? So far? I‘ve kind of stopped halfway. I haven‘t read the recent book but I‘d love to hear your thoughts. 1y
DebinHawaii @i.besteph I have been riding the Bakeshop Mysteries 🚂 for a while now 😉 & finished the newest book (17!) last month (tagged). I love foodie cozy mysteries & so I really enjoy this series. It‘s a good palate cleanser between heavier books & I like the characters. I got behind somewhere in the middle too, but caught up. I‘m still trying to get her Sloane Krause mysteries read.![[tagged book]](https://image.librarything.com/pics/litsy_webpics/icon_taggedBook@3x.png)
Catch Me If You Candy: A Bakeshop Mystery 1y
Catch Me If You Candy: A Bakeshop Mysteryi.besteph @DebinHawaii hahaha nice! I like how you described them ‘palate cleansers‘ 😍 yes, I haven‘t read the Sloan Krause mystery series yet. If you ever make a book club to read them I might join (hint hint 😉😂) 14mo
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