🪿 Loose as a Goose: The Art of Chill 🪿
Loose as a Goose – Completely relaxed. This phrase, probably aided in longevity by the rhyme, dates from the first half of the 1900s. In earlier usage, it sometimes denoted promiscuity (loose morals), diarrhea (loose bowels), and so on, but since about 1950, it has mostly stuck to its present meaning. The Los Angeles Times (April 7, 1979) had it in this sense: “Philadelphia Phillies’ manager Danny Ozark is loose as a goose despite intense pressure to win.”
Related and Similar Terms
- Chill as a cucumber - Extremely calm and relaxed.
- Easy-going - Having or showing a relaxed and casual manner.
- Cool, calm, and collected - Appearing calm and poised.
- Laid-back - Relaxed and easygoing.
- Unperturbed - Not concerned or disturbed.
Proverbs, Expressions, and Common Phrases
- “Take it easy” – Relax and don’t worry.
- “Keep your cool” – Stay calm under pressure.
- “Roll with the punches” – Adapt to difficult situations.
Synonyms
- Relaxed
- Calm
- Unworried
- Unflustered
- At ease
Antonyms
- Tense
- Anxious
- Agitated
- Stressed
Humor-Filled Quote
“Why did the goose become an opera singer? Because it was already great at loose notes!”
Suggested Literature, Books, Songs, Poetry, and Movies
- Book: Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff… and It’s All Small Stuff by Richard Carlson
- Song: “Easy” by Lionel Richie
- Poem: “Leisure” by W. H. Davies
- Movie: The Big Lebowski - It’s pure chill embodied in film.
Encouraging Thought
Relaxation isn’t just a state, it’s an art. Letting go is learning to trust life without needing to control every feather in the wind.
Until next time, may your feathers remain unruffled and your worries drift away like geese in flight. - Izzy F. Lingers
