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To control someone by threatening to make use of or reveal damaging information: He had no choice but to cooperate with the builders, since they held the legal contract over him. Now that they know my secret, they have something to hold over me. What does it mean to hold someone over? (hold something over […]

WARNING: It is a common misconception that the phrase “tie me over” is actually pronounced “tide me over.” Some even go so far as to say the “tide” refers to the ebb and flow of hunger, but this is not the case. Rest assured “tie me over” is correct. Is the phrase tide me over […]

The timer waits for six seconds, during which the calf must stay tied before an official time is recorded. Top professional calf ropers will rope and tie a calf in 7 seconds. The world record is just over 6 seconds. What is the fastest calf roping time ever? 6.3 secondsRicky Canton of Navasota, Texas is […]

At the rodeo, hooey doesn’t mean foolish. It refers to the knot a cowboy uses to finish tying the calf’s legs together in tie-down roping. To see more rodeo terms, click through the photos above. While you’re at it, click below for your guide to slang only Houstonians use. What does hooey mean in roping? […]

six seconds. A steer must remain tied for six seconds to qualify as a tie. After a roper signals a completed tie and remounts, he will bring his horse back toward steer before the six-second inspection will begin. How long does a calf have to stay tied? The roper calls for the calf to be […]

The rear cinch is extremely important because it keeps the saddle from popping up on the horse’s back when the calf is pulling on the horn, which would hurt the horse’s back. What is rope on belt in calf roping? Barrier – A rope is stretched across the roping box and tied to a rope […]

Once the calf is on the ground, the roper ties three of the calf’s legs together with a short rope known as a “piggin’ string”. A half-hitch knot is used, sometimes referred to colloquially as “two wraps and a hooey” or a “wrap and a slap”. The piggin’ string is often carried between the roper’s […]

To achieve the same result as one in some contest or competition. What does it mean when you tie with someone? 1 : to fasten, attach, or close by means of a tie. 2 : to form a knot or bow in. 3 : to bring together firmly : unite They are tied by marriage. […]

It’s about your confidence wearing it. It’s perfectly appropriate. It is going to help you stand out and it’s not a bad thing. Are bow ties acceptable for interviews? So it’s better to keep it not-so-extreme and not-unusual during your first impression (your interview). If you’re “a bow-tie guy,” save the bow tie for week […]

Harvey Rubin, 66, an infectious disease doctor at the University of Pennsylvania, can’t recall why he started wearing the bow tie, but it has certainly stuck. “I like the way they look. They’re enigmatic. There’s no scientific reason,” he says, recalling the first time he ever wore one was at his own wedding. What professions […]

impetuous Alexander. According to the ancient chronicler Arrian, the impetuous Alexander was instantly “seized with an ardent desire” to untie the Gordian knot. Who untied the Gordian knot? Alexander the GreatBoth Plutarch and Arrian relate that, according to Aristobulus, Alexander the Great pulled the linchpin from the pole to which the yoke was fastened, exposing […]

You can use either mono or fluorocarbon, but to keep things simple, our recommendations will focus on nylon monofilament. The spools come in a variety of lengths, I tend to buy the +/-200 yd spools. You might consider a shorter spool depending on how much you fish. Can you use normal fishing line as a […]

Description: The Chinese Snake Knot symbolizes good fortune. In ancient Chinese culture the snake is considered the guardian of treasure and riches. It’s also a symbol of wisdom and strength. This beautiful and unique decorative knot can be used to make a purse handle, a choker-style necklace, a belt or a bracelet. What is the […]

The endless knot iconography symbolised Samsara i.e., the endless cycle of suffering of birth, death and rebirth within Tibetan Buddhism. The inter-twining of wisdom and compassion. Does endless knot represent karma? It represents the cause and effect of our actions as interconnected beings, which is the concept of karma. The endless knot is also a […]

In Buddhism, the mystic knot is the sixth of the eight auspicious symbols. The eight together symbolize offerings that are said to have been presented to the Buddha when he attained enlightenment. The other seven offerings are the parasol, treasure vase, lotus flower, conch shell, victory banner, and a golden wheel. What is Mystic knot […]

Whether you decide to go with a tie or without, a cutaway collar also blends nicely into the lapels of a blazer or a suit, because the points end up hidden beneath them creating an elegant continuity. Is cutaway collar formal? The cutaway collar offers a bold, dramatic, and rather formal look. Can I wear […]

There Are 177,147 Ways To Tie A Tie. How many different ways can you tie a tie? Mathematicians calculate that there are 177,147 ways to knot a tie. What are the different ways to wear a tie? No, I think most of us tie one necktie knot as we don’t have an easy guide showing […]

Most adult male neck sizes range between 14 – 19 inches (35.5 – 48.3 cm), with the average neck circumference being around 15 inches. Like excess stomach fat, having a larger neck size is not good for your health. What size neck is considered big? For a man, a large neck circumference is generally considered […]

In the United States, the average neck size for women is 13.5 inches and for men, 19.5 inches. The average waist circumference for women is 37.5 inches and the average for men is 39.7 inches. What is a normal neck size? Link Between Neck Size and Your Health Yellow measuring tape. Most adult male neck […]

Pull on both sides of the bow and pull tight. As a little trick, put your index fingers through each of the loops and pull outwards. Tug and pull to make sure the bow tie sits tight. Then center in between your collar and voila, your just tied your own bow tie! Congratulations! What does […]