My grandmother use this idiom all the time:
According to Google AI:
The phrase 'He didn't lick it off the grass' or 'lick it off the grass' means that someone's behavior is learned from their family or those around them. [Possibly] acquired from an unknown or random source. It suggests that the behavior is [maybe] inherited or picked up from others. Implying a shared influence...
Halloween (nation-be-something-else-day) was / is such an opportunity for sister / mothers to either willingly or coerced crossdressing. If this happened to you, please share. I am sure my readers would love your shared story.
The womanless wedding / beauty contest is also another recurring theme. Did you?????
If I get stories / experiences I will save then up for Halloween and post then as a group. This should be fun. Thanks in advance. Use the comment tab.
My goodness this happened to me, in fifth grade my mother helped me dress for my class Halloween party as a girl I remember the dress and heels but what really sticks in my mind is she showed me how to do my makeup this was over fifty years ago and I still remember my female teacher commenting on how pretty my makeup looked.
ReplyDeleteI frequently see stories of mothers turning their sons into daughters, and stories of sons turning themselves into their mothers, but none of these ever resonate with me. However, due to the prevalence of these stories, I'm assuming there are a lot of people for whom this is a strong desire.
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