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“Don’t get your panties in a knot”

Posted on January 15, 2013 by Cinnie Noble

I smile when I hear the expression “Don’t get your panties in a knot” and another variation like “Don’t get your knickers in a knot”. My brief research to discover the meaning yielded only that it originated from “some silliness” … Continue reading →

Posted in Emotions in Conflict, Reactions | 2 Comments

Nip it in the bud

Posted on January 8, 2013 by Cinnie Noble

The phrase “nip it in the bud” is apparently derived from the de-budding of plants. The earlier form of the phrase was “nip in the bloome [sic]” and was cited in a romantic piece by Henry Chettle in 1595. It … Continue reading →

Posted in Metaphors, Positive Conflict | 7 Comments

“You make me so angry!”

Posted on January 1, 2013 by Cinnie Noble

There is something that doesn’t quite work about the expression, “You make me so angry” (or sad, disappointed, depressed, etc.). That is, none of us can really make someone an emotion. We may act or speak in ways that result … Continue reading →

Posted in Blame, Emotions in Conflict | 8 Comments

Making a mountain out of a molehill

Posted on December 18, 2012 by Cinnie Noble

When we begin to experience irritation about something happening with another person, our thoughts and feelings sometimes go to places that are not helpful for the situation and relationship with the other person. We may not always be aware of … Continue reading →

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What is on the lung is on the tongue

Posted on December 11, 2012 by Cinnie Noble

The expression “what is on the lung is on the tongue” causes me to smile, as my mother used to say it about people who say whatever is on their mind – uncensored, unthinkingly, and impulsively. When I searched for … Continue reading →

Posted in Conflict Management Coaching | 8 Comments