Don’t Trust ‘Em as Far as You Can Throw ‘Em 🚫
Definition: To not trust someone at all or to believe someone is extremely untrustworthy.
Synonyms:
- Skeptical as a conspiracy theorist 🌍🔍
- Guarded as Fort Knox 🏰🔒
- Doubting more than a mathematician in a spelling bee 🧮🔠
Antonyms:
- Trusting like a Labrador 🐕
- Gullible as a goldfish 🐠
- Naive as a newborn 🍼
Humor-filled Quote:
“I wouldn’t trust him to guard a sandcastle against the incoming tide.”
Similar Terms and Expressions:
- Wolf in sheep’s clothing 🐺🐑 - A deceptive or dangerous person who pretends to be harmless.
- Snake in the grass 🐍 - Someone who is treacherous and betrays trust.
- Backstabber 🔪 - Someone who betrays you behind your back.
- On thin ice 🧊 - At risk, particularly of social or professional consequences.
- Playing both sides against the middle ↔️ - Pretending to help both sides of a conflict for personal gain.
Proverbs:
- “Once bitten, twice shy.” 🎭
- “Fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me.” 🙅♂️
- “Trust is the hardest thing to find and the easiest to lose.”
Suggested Literature and Media:
- Books:
- “The Trust Edge” by David Horsager
- “Trust Me, I’m Lying” by Ryan Holiday
- Movies:
- “Catch Me If You Can” (2002)
- “The Usual Suspects” (1995)
- Songs:
- “Suspicious Minds” by Elvis Presley 🎶
- “Trust” by Megadeth 🎸
Related Quotes:
“Trust, but verify.” – Ronald Reagan ✅ “Trust takes years to build, seconds to break, and forever to repair.” ⏱️
Inspirational Thought:
The ability to trust wisely is a dance between cynicism and naivety. Find a healthy balance, but when trust must be given, give it wholeheartedly.
Quiz Time!
### Which of these describes a person who might betray you?
- [ ] A knight in shining armor
- [ ] A friend in need
- [x] A wolf in sheep’s clothing
- [ ] A hero and a legend
> **Explanation:** "A wolf in sheep’s clothing" means someone who pretends to be harmless but plans to betray or harm you.
### What is another way of saying "don't trust them as far as you can throw them"?
- [ ] They are reliable as clockwork
- [ ] Count on them to save the day
- [x] Trust them with a grain of salt
- [ ] They are your best financial advisor
> **Explanation:** If you "trust them with a grain of salt," you are cautious and skeptical about their reliability.
### True or False: 'Snake in the grass' means a trustworthy friend.
- [ ] True
- [x] False
> **Explanation:** "Snake in the grass" refers to a deceitful and treacherous person, not a trustworthy friend.
Until Next Time:
Remember, folks, keep your friends close and your enemies closer—but only if you can juggle without getting bitten! 🐍👀
Farewell with wisdom,
Penny Wiser
