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The Boot’s on the Other Foot
“The boot’s on the other foot” – a British idiom meaning that a situation is nowtheopposite of what it wasbefore,oftenbecause a personwhowas in a weakposition is now in a strongposition (Cambridge Idioms Dictionary, 2nd ed.)
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Copyright Debbie Smyth, 22 August 2015
Travel with Intent 
Those books look as if they have been on quite a mission. An interesting one. Wondering what the other object on the post may be…
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haha, a nice one!
I also like the texture of the blue door.
visiting from Blue Monday. Hilde
http://stapjesonderweg.blogspot.be/2015/08/quejigales.html
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All I can say is ouch! Love the blue background.
Ann
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Hi Debbie,
LOL I like this shot. What a nice chuckle for today. Good capture of blue. Isn’t it fun finding blues to share?
Happy Blue Monday!
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LOL…that is hysterical. Love your title too
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Good one! never heard that expression.
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It’s pretty common, but it occurred to me at the last minute that many may not know it – hence the definition.
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A giant must wear those boots!
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looks like this could be outdoor sculpture! Have a great day!
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LOL
have a nice Saturday
much love…
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We had a dinner conversation last night about where various sayings come from.
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Imagine having to dry those waders out!
My Six Word
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I don’t have legs long enough for those boots! Fab photo. x
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If I wore those, they would reach up over my head!
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Pretty typical here in US, too; but we generally say “shoe”.
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Help! That looks like a very uncomfortable position to me, Debs 🙂
Hope you can have a relaxing day.
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