blacksmith phrases, history, traditions, and stories

[anglesmith]

"He hasn't struck a blow since he started here" or "Come on, strike a blow"
Graeme

[Hofi]

''hit The Nail On His Head''--- Speak To The Point
''stright Like A Nail'' ---- Honest Prrson
''last Nail In The Coffin'' --the Smallthing That Created The Disaster
''your Wife Is As Beautyful As A Bag Full Of Nails''-- Your Wif Is Ugly (english Phrase)
'' Nail You ''
''to Find A Nail In The Low Tide''-- To Achive A God Thing (duch Phrase)
'' To Be Between The Hammer And The Anvil''--- To Be In A Big Distres
'' Tong Is Done With A Tong'' --to Achive Someting You Have To Start With Somting Else

Hofi

[Neal L]

I recently heard a politician us this phrase may times "I will forge a plan". Thing is, I dont' think the politician ever said what that plan was......but that is normal for a politician.