Words that do not live up to their promise

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Posted by monster
12/15/2025 7:35 pm 		#1

Mutton dressed as lamb
Wolves in sheep's clothing

(what's the obsession with sheep here?)

anyhoo...

Bucolic - sound like a cross between bubonic and colic very unpleasant -rather than relating to pleasant country life
Bellicose - Sounds like a plump happy jolly person rather than something aggressive

you got any?
 

The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity  Amelia Earhart
 
Posted by fargon
12/15/2025 9:07 pm 		#2

I got  nothing, my brain is non functional.

 I Love my country, I fear the government.
 
 
Posted by fargon
12/15/2025 9:09 pm 		#3

BAaaaa

 I Love my country, I fear the government.
 
 
Posted by monster
12/15/2025 10:18 pm 		#4

fargon wrote:

I got  nothing, my brain is non functional.

So "Fargon" doesn't fit into the category because it does exactly what it says on the tin?  ;) 

(old Brit commercial slogan)
 

The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity  Amelia Earhart
 


 
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