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Idioms with weekdays

Idioms with Tuesday, week, etc

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C U next Tuesday euphemism A humorous substitution for the vulgar, offensive term "cunt," based on the sound of the first two letters sounding like "see you," and "next Tuesday" representing the letters "N" and "T."
from here till next Tuesday 1. All over the place; over a very wide area or distance. 2. For a long time.
the second Tuesday of the week A time that does not exist and thus will never come. A: "Do you think Samantha will agree to go on a date with Jake?" B: "Oh sure—on the s____d T_____y of the w__k!"
Tuesday's child is full of grace People born on a Tuesday will supposedly be very gracious, agreeable, refined, and polite in manner or behavior. His mother likes to tell people that he was born on a Tuesday, because she likes to boast about how well-mannered he is
week is a long time in politics (idiomatic) In politics, a lot of change can happen in a short space of time.
fish and guests smell after three days proverb One should not remain in some place as someone's guest for too long or else one's company will cease being desirable or enjoyable.
oh my days 1. An exclamation of surprise, shock, or astonishment. A: "Good evening, Mrs. Brennan. I'm calling to inform you that you've won £10,000!" B: "O_ m_ d__s! I can't believe it!"
nine days' wonder Something that generates interest for only a short amount of time.
bad hair day a bad day in general.
the days of wine and roses A time, especially in one's youth or in some bygone era, characterized by success, prosperity, and happiness.
pet day One day of pleasant weather in a period of comparatively poor weather. Primarily heard in Scotland. With all the rain we've had recently, a p_t d_y like today is truly a gift. Look at that sunshine!
some days you get the bear, (and) other days the bear gets you You will have success at some points in time, while at other times you won't.
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