The where did that come from thread

[t walgamuth]

This thread is devoted to asking where a phrase came from and people saying where.

I'll start

Where did the phrase come from when Basketball talking heads say "He's shooting it lights out tonight!!!!!!"

Does it mean if you turned out the lights he would still be sinking threes?

And if that is what it means who could tell?

[panZZer]

What is the deal with russian racehorses--why do they have to pee so damn bad??

[t walgamuth]

Man I thought this thread would just fill up. Maybe I'm the only one who thinks about these things.

[Kuan]

Requires too much thought.

[Aquaticedge]

Is a happy Electrician Delighted?

[Crazy_Nate]

I always liked the phrase "balls out"

[Skid Row Joe]

Originally Posted by t walgamuth

This thread is devoted to asking where a phrase came from and people saying where.

I'll start

Where did the phrase come from when Basketball talking heads say "He's shooting it lights out tonight!!!!!!"

Does it mean if you turned out the lights he would still be sinking threes?

And if that is what it means who could tell?

I interpret that to mean; it's a slam dunk, (basket) when he shoots the ball.

I'm not a 'sports guy,' btw. I've got making money on-my-mind, more often than not........

[Digmenow]

Dooloogssst!

[Skid Row Joe]

Originally Posted by Crazy_Nate

I always liked the phrase "balls out"

"balls to the wall," is oft heard in my business.....

[Skid Row Joe]

Originally Posted by Aquaticedge

Is a happy Electrician Delighted?

At $80.00 an hour? He better be!

[SwampYankee]

Colder than a witches t!t?

Originally Posted by Crazy_Nate

I always liked the phrase "balls out"

That refers to an engine with a fly ball type govenor tuning at high speed.

[Digmenow]

Keanu Reeves Shines as Hamlet

[Digmenow]

I'm doing it wrong, aren't I?

[t walgamuth]

Originally Posted by Skid Row Joe

I interpret that to mean; it's a slam dunk, (basket) when he shoots the ball.

I'm not a 'sports guy,' btw. I've got making money on-my-mind, more often than not........

I think generally it is talking about outside shooting....mostly threes.