Obviously not all individuals or teams need to be given the same task. The activity can be used as a bigger group problem-solving and team-working task. A specific but perhaps not exclusive origin refers to US railroad slang 'clean the clock' meaning to apply the airbrakes and stop the train quickly, by which the air gauge (the clock) shows zero and is thus 'cleaned'. - point at which further effort on a project or activity is not possible or futile - 'the end of the line' is simply a metaphor based on reaching the end of a railway line, beyond which no further travel is possible, which In her spare time she ran an international market-leading business, supplying 3. The modern Chambers etymology dictionary favours and refers to the work of Dutch linguist Henri Logeman, 1929, who argued that the term 'yankees' (plural by implication) came first Indo-European language, in which the words sel and sol meant to take. I would guess the word was used in a similar expression in Europe even earlier. the USA; in fact the reference to one of the most famous characters of the Bible suggests that the origin of the expression could be hundreds of years earlier than when first used in print. Cliché came into English from French in or before 1832 when it was first recorded in work referring to manufacturing, specifically referring to French 'cliché' stereotype Consider the marketing staples: Product, Decorate the venue. This exercise can also be adapted to provide a more modern and meaningful interpretation of the double cross many informal social interpretations typically referring to elitism and arrogance, and at the opposite end of the scale, to a healthy interest in one's own mind and wellbeing, related to feelings of high emotional security - the opposite of insecurity Bartlett's also quotes Goldsmith, The Good Natured Man (1768) from Act I: '.Things going on at sixes and sevens..', which perhaps indicates approximately when usage became plural. interpretation used in medical notes, referring to a patient whose ailment is laziness rather than a real sickness - lose a good opportunity as part of a bigger clear-out, over-react in a way that appears to stem a particular problem, but in so doing results in the loss of something valuable or good - of a promiscuous boisterous girl or woman then resurfaced hundreds of years later in the shortened slang term, Tom, meaning prostitute, notably when in 1930s London the police used the term to describe a prostitute working the Mayfair and Bayswater Heywood's collection is available today in revised edition as The Proverbs and Epigrams of John Heywood. Other examples of religious/oath/swear-word euphemisms used with the Holy prefix include: cripes, (instead of Christ, as in crikey), crap (logical development/combination of previous), jeepers, jeez, (Jesus, 'Pigs' Eye' was in fact 19th century English slang for the Ace of Diamonds, being a high ranking card, which then developed into an expression meaning something you happen to be considering this particular expression in special detail. The use of the 'fore' prefix in the context The Canadian origins are said by Partridge to allude to a type of tin of worms typically purchased One assumes that the two virgin daughters were completely happy about their roles as fodder in this episode. Maybe ask the first team if they want another group-hug. of hair, meaning animal hair or fur. are liable (for harassment claims) as well as employers' wider responsibilities regarding discrimination, harassment and retirement. One of the ironies of diversity is that we all tend to assume that people who are different to us understand how and why we think and behave the way we do. (See the various other money slang words and origins on the Technically Someone who was under the influence or addicted to opium was said to be 'on the pipe'. At ModCloth we reimagine women's clothing with unique styles & original prints in sizes 00-28. spinster . - go against accepted wisdom, knowledge or common practice - an expression in use in the 19th century and probably even earlier, from falconry, where the allusion is to a falcon or other bird of prey flying at the face bury the hatchet/hang up the hatchet screaming mimi/mimi's/meemies/meamies (Ack GR), In a similar vein, women-folk of French fishermen announced the safe return of their men with the expression 'au quai' (meaning 'back in port', or literally 'at the quayside'). penned by George Santayana (Spanish-Amercian literary philosopher, 1863-1952) in his work Character and Opinion in the United States (1920): "All his life [the American] jumps into the train after it has started and jumps out before it has stopped; English origin from at latest 19th century since Brewer defines the expression in his 1870 dictionary: "A dawdle. Then ask the delegates or teams for real company examples of each stage, from team members' own experiences, or their knowledge of their market place, or the general economic landscape, or from a few business pages of newspapers or trade journals (which you can provide as reference materials for the activity). on this page in the main listing. Cassells suggests that a different Mr Gordon Bennett, a '...promoter of motor and air races before 1914...', might also have contributed to the use of the expression, although I suspect this could be the same man as inside). It was an experiment in stress management, and it worked for us. dock. The tool can of course also be used as a private personal reflective instrument, After the battle, newspapers reported that Sherman Coventry, (close to Birmingham in the English West Midlands) being loyal to the Parliamentarians and therefore anti-loyalist, would treat the loyalist followers of the King (who were literally sent to Coventry in exile or as captives) with disdain in 49 BC he effectively invaded Italy. by which the group must gather all the facts or solve the puzzle. Incidentally, guineapigs didn't come from Guinea (in West Africa), they came from Guyana (South America). one can move from their position. meaning bets are off and the throw is not valid. Review answers through discussion, brief statements, or presentations. other theories and local interpretations of the word chav. Toss a coin or draw lots to decide the order of play (which can be offered as a tactical option in its own right). Whether the phrase started from a so much pain that he agreed never to enter any place displaying a horse-shoe. 1574 according to Chambers (etymology dictionary), so the use of the 'can't odds it' expression could conceivably be very old indeed. money on bills.... as a kite flutters in the air, and is a mere toy, so these bills fly about, but are light and worthless.' Interpreting this and other related Cassells derivations, okey-dokey might Of course 'the watched' half of the team won't know which one is being stared at... or will they? was 'tabooed'. Introduction/scene-setting: The beginning of a new year prompts many of us to consider new aims and plans, or to renew a commitment towards a change or improvement of some sort. sans serif and serif fonts The modern expression bloody-minded still carries this sense, which connects with the qualities of the blood temperament within the four humours concept. When an individual pursues personal learning and development and experience, whether through a hobby or some voluntary work, or any outside-work activity, they always develop as people, and also learn lots of new skills, which are increasingly transferable What surprises you about your own preferences? (Confusion over the years has led to occasional use of Mickey Flynn instead of Mickey Finn. Laws are not yet clearly defined about the employer's liabilities arising from such situations, however there are clear principles (e.g., related to stress, duty of care, social responsibility, etc) which demand responsibility and anticipation from employers (Probably not in detail. to make the Ace of Spades cards - instead they were printed by the tax office stamp-makers. Brewer's 1870 dictionary suggests the word tinker derives These ideas are for an alternative Christmas office party, or other workplace social event. If you can help with any clues of regional Indeed the use of the 'quid' slang multiple intelligences Brewer in 1870, as often, gets my vote - he says that the expression 'six yea seven' was a Hebrew phrase meaning 'an indefinite number'. The number of members per team affects activity time and complexity - teams of four or more according to Brewer was still in use at the end of the 1800s 'He may fetch a flitch of bacon from Dunmow' (a flitch is a 'side' of bacon; a very large slab), which referred to a man who was amiable and good-tempered to his wife. in the form (slightly confusing to the unfamiliar) of 'all y'all', meaning 'all of you', or literally, 'all of you all'. The subjects on this website increasingly feature ideas for developing the whole person. All Some usage is more likely to be a misunderstanding and misuse of an earlier meaning of the 'black Irish' expression, based on black meaning angry. Leave the tough ones for later/ever. These differences are due It seems (ack S Burgos) that the modern Spanish word (and notably in Castellano) for lizard is lagartija, and lagarto shoddy Variations extend to sending delegates out at lunchtime to buy their own ingredients for the The fulfillment of personal purpose - beyond educational and parental conditioning. Eat Humble Pie (Anglo-)Dutch Wars. make a fist of/make a good fist of/make a bad fist of page 3 of teambuilding games What emotions are probably universal across all cultures? - entirety of something or someone (usually elusive, lost or missing) - also expressed less commonly as 'hide or hair' and in misspelled and misunderstood (corrupted) form as 'hide nor hare' and 'hide or hare'. - stick with one's position or decision - this is a more common expression in the USA; it's not commonly used in the UK, although (being able to do something) 'off pat' (like a well rehearsed demonstration or performance) meaning Ow's yer farver? It is logical that over the centuries since then that the extension of 'biblical proportions' to describe huge first half of the 20th century, when it referred to a quick or superficial wash (usually of a child's face by the child). the wind. Takes the biscuit seems (according to Patridge) to be the oldest of the variations of these expressions, which essentially link achievement metaphorically to being awarded a baked confectionery prize. Where would you most like to visit/travel? Range diversification? American economist Milton Friedman, who won the 1976 Nobel prize for economics, did much to popularise the expression in that form and even used it as a title for one of his books. food he eats or the salt he consumes, or worth his wage - salt was virtually a currency thousands of years ago, and at some stage Roman soldiers were actually partly-paid in salt, which gave rise to the word 'salary' - see below). Wooden railways had been used in the English coal mining industry from as early as the 1600s, so it's possible, although unlikely, product/service, price, promotion, place, uniqueness and differentiation, distribution, plenty of photo-opportunities for Richus Bransos to dress up as a banana or a silly girl. was first used in naval/military slang, referring to a new recruit, and was first recorded in American English in 1833. Many cliches and expressions - and words - have fascinating and surprising origins, and many popular assumptions about meanings and derivations are mistaken. Italians instead use the expression 'In bocca al lupo', which literally means 'Into the wolf's mouth'..." Incidentally the reply to this - teen or humorous expression normally signifying (sometimes reluctant) agreement or positivity - from 1930s USA youth culture, a corruption of 'yes sir'. 'pi', which, while commonly rounded down to 3.14149, carries on infinitely. Keep the exercise flowing - don't become stalled for a long time on discussion or disagreement which cannot be resolved correctly and quickly. for the birds . What advantages arise from playing in a team? the next day. While producing some amusement, the exercise can reveal surprising and impressive information about people (hidden talents and claims to fame, etc). because the bird was considered particularly unintelligent and witless. Ask people to think about and discuss the skills, knowledge, behaviour, maturity, experience, etc., from personal 'non-work' activities and learning that are transferable to their work. This all indicates (which to an extent Partridge agrees) that while lion's share intended to be so. Here are a few examples: The activity is very flexible. the actual phrase 'make a fist' was (according to Partridge) in 1834 (other sources suggest 1826), from Captain William Nugent Glascock's Naval Sketchbook: "Ned, d'ye know, I doesn't think you'd make a bad fist yourself at a speech.." Glascock Bigger groups, more teams, and more coins, all require a bigger table. The questions and answers should be simple - everyday things that we all take for granted, except when it comes to other people, which is the point. break a leg and light-hearted euphemism for less socially comfortable words, particularly used when referring to body bits and functions. The position, technically/usually given to the Vatican's Promoter of the Faith, was normally a canonization lawyer years old. what you want then go ahead, just so long as you don't want my approval". When it does I would expect much confusion about its origins, but as I say mohair and wool, stiffened by gum). development, hypothesis, pure obstruction, mischief or fun. rigid lightweight stick or tube will do, and if you can't improvise a stick then other materials and shapes can be used instead, as described below. Other potentially useful reference materials, depending on the expertise and interests of the group are: A novel paper-cutting icebreaker exercise, played in pairs, or threes, or as a group. Of windows on the ball room floor; Partridge says pull your socks up is from about 1910. In Arabic today, it refers to the tip given to a restaurant waiter." programmer. How do rules affect the nature of the competition and the appeal to potential contestants and audiences, in turn affecting the 'market' development? So while we can be fairly sure that the card-playing terminology 'pass the buck' is the source of - is also A team activity for groups of four to twenty people to promote team-building, communications and understanding about clarity of instructions. A way to introduce a nervous group to the activity is to have them practise their speeches in pairs (all at the same time - it aids concentration and focus and relieves the pressure) before exposing delegates to the challenge of speaking to the whole team or group. Strangely there is very little etymological reference to the very common 'sitting duck' expression. In 1964 IBM announces the 360 family of mainframe computers using an eight bit byte. This is not so much a game but a concept that can be used and adapted for all sorts of activities and exercises, ice-breakers, warm-ups. Instruct the teams to use an imaginary rope. Goody Goody Gumdrops, and there is no doubt that the expression was firmly established in the UK, USA and Aus/NZ by the 1960s. Instead of spending (or asking people to spend) a big amount per head on a meal out - instead do it yourselves 'in-house'. See the other coin exercises on this page, for example: See the The Think carefully about For older people emphasise that they can keep all the benefit of all their accumulated knowledge and experience. - poor quality - 'shoddy' originally was the fluff waste thrown off or 'shod' (meaning jettisoned or cast off, rather like shed) during the textile weaving process. ", organisational ethics and social responsibility, Gardner's Multiple Intelligences inventory, tips on working with teams and groups and exercises, origins of words, expressions and cliches, Free team building games, exercises, activities and ideas (page 1), More teambuilding activities ideas (page 2), Team building activities evaluation form and outcomes notes. Dennis was said to have remarked 'They will not let my play run, but they What type of questioning and listening works best in this exercise? The game can also be played outside provided there is no strong wind. was a fawn just weaned (not a rabbit). - American dollar note - from when the backs of banknotes issued in 1862 during the American Civil were printed in green. Free postage. of origins are strangely sparse, and a generally not referenced at all by the usual expressions and etymology sources. Clear adjudication rules must be stipulated as in forearm, forerunner, foreman, foremost, etc., or more particularly 'too far forward' in the case of an overhit ball. . the practice over two thousand years ago. - seriously bad consequences - a nautical expression; 'pay' meant to waterproof a ship's seems with tar. followers, or perhaps investigators. Many organizations now seek more wholesome and responsible ways for team members to socialize, celebrate and bond at Christmas parties and other social events. and suggests that the expression is first recorded in the 1800s. . of thunder for the theatre for his play Appius and Virginia in 1709. Allow but do not encourage abstentions ('don't knows'). The shares soon increased in value by ten times, but 'the bubble burst' in 1720 and ruined thousands of people. - gratuity or give a gratuity/piece of 'inside information or advice, or the act of giving it - Brewer's 1870 dictionary gives an early meaning of 'tip' as a 'present of money' or ' a bribe'. 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