New Zealand term for "we used our ingenuity to fix it".
(The origin of this expression could be found on New Zealand sheep and dairy farms when farmers used to build and repair their own fences using No 8 gauge wire. They had so much of this wire they used it to fix almost anything. Cars, tractors, haybailers, etc. - anything that still worked was often held together with this No 8 wire.
Now days everything in NZ is measured in the metric SI system - the same wire measures at 3.26 mm! Who's going to say "use some 3.26....", however the expression has stuck with the older generations in New Zealand).
(The origin of this expression could be found on New Zealand sheep and dairy farms when farmers used to build and repair their own fences using No 8 gauge wire. They had so much of this wire they used it to fix almost anything. Cars, tractors, haybailers, etc. - anything that still worked was often held together with this No 8 wire.
Now days everything in NZ is measured in the metric SI system - the same wire measures at 3.26 mm! Who's going to say "use some 3.26....", however the expression has stuck with the older generations in New Zealand).
Nobody knew how to fix the washing machine. In the end Tom used some No 8 wire. That fixed it.
When I get stuck on a problem I always say to use a bit of No 8 wire.
When I get stuck on a problem I always say to use a bit of No 8 wire.
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an energetic and unpredictable person.
synonyms: energetic person · ball of fire · fireball · human dynamo ·
busy bee · eager beaver · go-getter · whizz-kid · mover and shaker · powerhouse · life and soul of the party · tiger · demon
synonyms: energetic person · ball of fire · fireball · human dynamo ·
busy bee · eager beaver · go-getter · whizz-kid · mover and shaker · powerhouse · life and soul of the party · tiger · demon
a person who acts and gets things done; "he's a principal player in this affair"; "when you want something done get john he is a live wire; "he's a miracle worker"
a zealously energetic person that gets things done.
a zealously energetic person that gets things done.
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“Two birds of a feather, say that they’re always gonna stay together.” Remember, conflict happens, treat each other right, tell them how you feel before it’s to late.
“Two birds of a feather, say that they’re always gonna stay together.” Remember, conflict happens, treat each other right, tell them how you feel before it’s to late.
Lola: What are we?
Macy: I think we’re soul mates. Soul mates don’t have to be romantic, but I think you’re my other half.
Lola: That sounds right.
Macy went on to die, later that year.
Lola, now spender their days thinking about “Two birds, on a wire. One says, come on! And the other says, I’m tired.” Blaming themselves for Macy’s death.
Meaning, the two birds on a wire may be best friends, but they can still lose each other. Things can move at different places, and may even fall behind. Cherish each other.
Song: Two birds , Regina Spektor.
Macy: I think we’re soul mates. Soul mates don’t have to be romantic, but I think you’re my other half.
Lola: That sounds right.
Macy went on to die, later that year.
Lola, now spender their days thinking about “Two birds, on a wire. One says, come on! And the other says, I’m tired.” Blaming themselves for Macy’s death.
Meaning, the two birds on a wire may be best friends, but they can still lose each other. Things can move at different places, and may even fall behind. Cherish each other.
Song: Two birds , Regina Spektor.
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