🌍 Did the Earth Move for You? Euphoric Expressions of Exquisite Encounters ✨
To have an extremely good sexual experience. This hyperbole first appeared in Ernest Hemingway’s For Whom the Bell Tolls (1940): “But did thee feel the earth move?” It has been repeated, usually in humorous fashion, ever since.
Related and Similar Terms, Phrases, and Idioms:
- Rocked my world: Utterly amazed or stunned someone.
- Sent shivers down my spine: Induced thrilling sensations.
- Blew my mind: Delivered an astonishing experience.
Definitions:
- Rocked my world: To have a profound impact on someone’s life or outlook.
- Sent shivers down my spine: To evoke a strong physical reaction, usually one of pleasure or fear.
- Blew my mind: To astonish or surprise someone to an extreme degree.
Synonyms:
- Spectacular
- Unforgettable
- Mind-blowing
Antonyms:
- Mediocre
- Forgettable
- Mundane
Humor-Filled Quotes:
- “Sex without love is as hollow and ridiculous as love without sex.” — Hunter S. Thompson
- “The earth may move for you, but if it moves more than two inches, it’s probably an earthquake.” — Anonymous
Proverbs:
- “Great joy comes from the simplest of pleasures.”
- “A little unexpected kindness can reveal a world of excitement.”
Literature, Books, Songs, Poetry, and Movies:
- Book: Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L. James
- Song: “Let’s Get It On” by Marvin Gaye
- Movie: When Harry Met Sally (Remember that iconic deli scene? 😉)
Inspirational Thought-Provoking Farewell: In life’s dance, may you always find steps that move your soul and encounters that make your spirit soar. Here’s to moments so incredible, they make the earth move for you.
### Which of these phrases is a real idiom?
- [x] Rocked my world
- [ ] Sailing in moon candy
- [ ] Drenched in golden waves
- [ ] Danced with star echoes
> **Explanation:** "Rocked my world" is a common idiom meaning to amaze or greatly affect someone. The others are fantastical concoctions.
### True or False: 'Sent shivers down my spine' is an idiom.
- [x] True
- [ ] False
> **Explanation:** True! "Sent shivers down my spine" is an idiomatic expression that signifies feeling thrilled or excited.
### What does "blew my mind" mean?
- [x] Astonished or profoundly impressed
- [ ] Deflated a balloon
- [ ] Confused a chicken
- [ ] Inflated a tire
> **Explanation:** "Blew my mind" means to utterly astonish or impress someone, often leaving them in awe.
