What does no skin off my back?
What does no skin off my back?
(idiomatic) No harm to one. If he wants to make a mess in his own room, it’s no skin off my back.
Where does no skin off my back come from?
-The original form of this phrase was no skin off my nose, dating back to the early 20th century, but other body parts have been used as well (e.g. elbow, knee, ear.) It essentially means ‘no concern to me, not my business, doesn’t hurt me at all.
Is the saying skin off my back?
be no skin off (one’s) back To be no cause of concern or interest to one; to pose one no difficulty, threat, or risk. Hey, it’s no skin off my back if you want to get a tattoo. I’m just saying that it’s something you may regret someday.
Is it no skin off my nose or no skin off my back?
it’s no skin off my nose (or off my back) informal (usually spoken with emphasis on “my”) used to indicate that one is not offended or adversely affected by something: it’s no skin off my nose if you don’t want dessert.
What does the phrase no sweat off my back mean?
It doesn’t concern me. ” I don’t care what you do. No sweat off my back>”
What does back to the grindstone mean?
It means “to return to work” / “to return to a tedious task”. A related idiom is “put your nose to the grindstone” or simply “nose to the grindstone!” which means “to intensely concentrate on one’s work” especially where that work is boring or tedious.
Why do we say no skin off my nose?
—used to say that someone does not care or does not have a strong opinion about something Go if you like—it’s no skin off my nose.
Where did the saying no skin off my nose?
Gregory Titelman’s America’s Popular Proverbs and Sayings says the expression has its origins in the early 20th century world of boxing. The earliest recorded use is found in a 1910 edition of Cosmopolitan, back when it was called The Cosmopolitan and was a “family magazine” very different from its current incarnation.
What does the phrase no skin off my teeth mean?
In modern times, “by the skin of my teeth” is used to describe a situation from which one has barely managed to escape or achieve something.
What does no skin off my apple mean?
[British, informal] said to mean that you are not worried about something bad that has happened because it only affects or harms other people, or because it is not your responsibility.
What race has no horse?
(idiomatic) No vested interest in the outcome of a contest or debate. I have no horse in this race; I just want to see justice done.
Why is skin in the game offensive?
To have “skin in the game” is to have incurred risk (monetary or otherwise) by being involved in achieving a goal. In the phrase, “skin” is a synecdoche for the person involved, and “game” is the metaphor for actions on the field of play under discussion.
What makes a big skinny wallet so small?
Our Big Skinny wallets are ultra-thin, flat, and small because we use our proprietary ultra-thin (but sturdy) nylon micro-fiber wallet material which does all the work separating your cards and cash rather than thick leather like regular wallets.
Where do wallets go to cause back pain?
The staff at The Spine Institute in Beverly Hills discuss a few of the reasons wallets lead to back pain and offer tips on how to minimize the discomfort. For most men, one of the two back pockets is the go-to place for a wallet, which is right in the lower back area.
How long does it take a big skinny wallet to dry out?
Big Skinny wallets will just dry out in 1-2 hours from a full soak. Imagine doing that with leather or canvas or some other alternative wallet materials-they will bloat up & lose their size, shape, and color almost immediately.
What can I do to slim down my wallet?
Slim down your wallet and you’ll see that the thin Big Skinny wallets are also very small and flexible; they fit into shirt pockets, or serve as front pocket wallets as well as fit snugly into your back pocket making you more comfortable than before. Look at these sizes & styles and check out our product video.