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Author Archives: Cinnie Noble

Upsetting the Applecart

Posted on August 12, 2014 by Cinnie Noble

When we accuse someone of upsetting the applecart we generally think that person is causing trouble and creating difficulties by doing or saying something that challenges the status quo. Of the four variations of the source of the expression that … Continue reading →

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“They” Say Don’t Go To Bed Angry

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Cinnie Noble

Many years ago I had a friend who made fun of certain words and expressions we commonly use. For instance, she would ask who are “they” who make up rules about what is acceptable behaviour or wise advice like, “They … Continue reading →

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Driving a Wedge Between People

Posted on July 29, 2014 by Cinnie Noble

As you may know, the phrase driving a wedge between people describes the act of causing people to oppose or turn against one another – to spoil their relationship. This expression seems to be used when referring to what a … Continue reading →

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Stepping Into Someone’s Shoes

Posted on July 20, 2014 by Cinnie Noble

You will know from the ConflictMastery™ Quest(ions) blogs that the series of questions usually invites readers to look at the conflict from the other person’s viewpoint, as well as their own. It is a typical approach for helping people understand … Continue reading →

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Do You Flip Your Lid?

Posted on July 15, 2014 by Cinnie Noble

I was unable to find the derivation of the expression flip your lid, but I have heard it used to describe an excessively angry reaction. In recent years I have heard the term apoplectic used when referring to extreme rage … Continue reading →

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