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**joanasevilyboaz** · 01-22-2008, 09:34 PM

I never, ever heard that one.

Sounds kind of like being caught with your pants down...i.e. being caught unprepared and in an embarrassing position, but I dunno.

**Lvnufcdc** · 01-22-2008, 09:37 PM

Ok, thanks.

**orison** · 01-22-2008, 09:44 PM

Originally posted by Lorizael
That phrase doesn't make much sense without any context.

If you "get your toes wet" it generally means you're immersing yourself in something new. But being caught with your toes wet has no meaning on its own as far as I know.

**ambiddetcat** · 01-22-2008, 09:48 PM

It sounds like you need help with mangled English...

-Arrian

**viagra-kaufen** · 01-22-2008, 09:53 PM

It makes no sense at all?

**ATTILAGLIC** · 01-22-2008, 09:55 PM

Originally posted by germanos
And the correct answer is: Rodina!

Happy Putin!

**tyclislavaify** · 01-22-2008, 09:58 PM

Unless it means someone got caught with their hand in the cookie jar.

**Galinastva** · 01-22-2008, 10:13 PM

Based on the context, yes. But I can't figure out where "caught with his toes wet" came from. It's just such an odd smashup of expressions...

-Arrian

**Mjyzpzph** · 01-22-2008, 11:17 PM

Another question:

- I don't think you're supposed to be in here.

- You have me at a disadvantage , Mister...?

WTF?

**nuncEtedben** · 01-23-2008, 01:56 PM

Originally posted by Serb
"He got caught with his toes wet".

What the hell does it mean?

Does it mean that he is in trouble? That one sounds very dated. I haven't heard that one specifically though I have heard "he got caught with his d!ck wet". Meaning a guy who had been sleeping around on his wife.

**extessarere** · 01-23-2008, 02:45 PM

you dip your toe in- means trying something for the 1st time

**Qdkczrdi** · 01-23-2008, 03:27 PM

but can you walk the walk?

**hygtfrdes** · 01-23-2008, 03:42 PM

What does it mean?

**JessePex** · 01-23-2008, 03:44 PM

Originally posted by Serb
Another one:

You talk the talk

"You talk the talk but do you walk the walk?"

It means someone talks a lot but can they do what they say?

**Hixinfineedom** · 01-23-2008, 04:00 PM

Watch more Top Gear. It's brilliant! And educative too! I love the word "rubbish"!

**nursopoutaras** · 01-23-2008, 09:14 PM

Originally posted by Serb
Another question:

- I don't think you're supposed to be in here.

- You have me at a disadvantage , Mister...?

WTF?

That doesn't sound like quite the right usage of the phrase. Usually it means: You know something I don't, especially someone's name.

Stranger: "Good morning, Serb."
Serb: "

You have me at a disadvantage, sir."

01-22-2008, 09:34 PM	#1
joanasevilyboaz Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 394 Senior Member	Help me with English, please. I never, ever heard that one. Sounds kind of like being caught with your pants down...i.e. being caught unprepared and in an embarrassing position, but I dunno. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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Lvnufcdc Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 404 Senior Member	Ok, thanks. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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orison Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 455 Senior Member	Originally posted by Lorizael That phrase doesn't make much sense without any context. If you "get your toes wet" it generally means you're immersing yourself in something new. But being caught with your toes wet has no meaning on its own as far as I know. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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ambiddetcat Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 517 Senior Member	It sounds like you need help with mangled English... -Arrian Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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viagra-kaufen Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 415 Senior Member	It makes no sense at all? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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ATTILAGLIC Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 551 Senior Member	Originally posted by germanos And the correct answer is: Rodina! Happy Putin! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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tyclislavaify Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 407 Senior Member	Unless it means someone got caught with their hand in the cookie jar. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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Galinastva Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 512 Senior Member	Based on the context, yes. But I can't figure out where "caught with his toes wet" came from. It's just such an odd smashup of expressions... -Arrian Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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Mjyzpzph Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 530 Senior Member	Another question: - I don't think you're supposed to be in here. - You have me at a disadvantage , Mister...? WTF? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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nuncEtedben Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 467 Senior Member	Originally posted by Serb "He got caught with his toes wet". What the hell does it mean? Does it mean that he is in trouble? That one sounds very dated. I haven't heard that one specifically though I have heard "he got caught with his d!ck wet". Meaning a guy who had been sleeping around on his wife. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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extessarere Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 473 Senior Member	you dip your toe in- means trying something for the 1st time Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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Qdkczrdi Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 505 Senior Member	but can you walk the walk? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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JessePex Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 618 Senior Member	Originally posted by Serb Another one: You talk the talk "You talk the talk but do you walk the walk?" It means someone talks a lot but can they do what they say? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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Hixinfineedom Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 490 Senior Member	Watch more Top Gear. It's brilliant! And educative too! I love the word "rubbish"! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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01-23-2008, 09:14 PM	#16
nursopoutaras Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 578 Senior Member	Originally posted by Serb Another question: - I don't think you're supposed to be in here. - You have me at a disadvantage , Mister...? WTF? That doesn't sound like quite the right usage of the phrase. Usually it means: You know something I don't, especially someone's name. Stranger: "Good morning, Serb." Serb: " You have me at a disadvantage, sir." Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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