
The meaning and the origins of "everything's gone pear-shaped."
2011年6月22日 · The human body, as it ages, tends to acquire a bottom-heavy shape similar to a pear, perhaps giving us "pear-shaped" as another way of saying "things fall apart." A poster to …
meaning - English expression "pear shaped" - English Language
It is not quite as bad as things going "apocalypticly badly" but it's usually a step firmly in that direction. I think I even saw a reference to something going pear-shaped, and using the …
Pearl Shapes | Pearl Education - Pearl-Guide.com
2005年4月21日 · Good Day to all, I am confused and need advice/guidance about something that I have come across, as some of you know I am a historical Re-enactor/Recreator... I am …
what kind of pearls result in teardrop shape? - Pearl Guide
2018年12月9日 · Oval - symmetrical, rounded, oblong shape. Button - symmetrical, flattened or slightly flattened, circular shape. Can be a high button or low button. Drop - symmetrical, …
GIANT CLAM pearl from Palawan, Philippines
2004年8月12日 · Q: I have a giant clam pearl from palawan, philippines (white but no shine) pear shape. 1/ are there collectors of these pearls? 2/ do they pearls of this sort have any …
Famous Pearls - Part 2 | Pearl Education - Pearl-Guide.com
2014年7月24日 · Weighing a large 203.8 grains, La Peregrina was celebrated not only for its great size, but also its perfect pear shape, and bright white coloration. La Peregrina was found off …
Nautilus pearl | Pearl Education - Pearl-Guide.com
2005年10月24日 · Hi all, I have held in my hand a pearl from a nautilus last week end. The pearl was egg shaped, about 8x6mm, white, it seemed translucent, porcelain-like. The surface was …
Massive South Sea pearls in Dubai - Pearl-Guide.com
2008年8月15日 · Hi everyone, I'm finally back! I saw so much jewelry in Dubai it makes my head spin! I must have visited over 150 different places! Now, pearls: 1. Dubai is the place to find …
Definitions of Pearl Types | Pearl Education - Pearl-Guide.com
2014年5月26日 · I want to purchase some loose pearls and wanted to ask for clarification on the definitions used to describe pearls. I've been looking primarily at Tahitians, but a lot of the …
What is origin of the phrase "tits up"
2024年11月4日 · The RAF used a euphemism of this - 'Pear-shaped' - when socially necessary. Pear-shaped is quoted by the OED to have originated from RAF usage in 1983 (used in the …