Background
The period of 271 PT to 357 PT was a time of great change on
P'Ache Micro. The
Macrans signed the treaty with the
Primians of
P'Ache Prime which led to
The First Micro Rebellion and
The Second Micro Rebellion. These are phrases and expressions which were common during this time.
Idioms
Idioms are generally words which have a meaning not necessarily clear from the words themselves. This is a list of idioms which are popular with
Macrans.
| Idiom |
Meaning |
Origin |
| Float around the mud |
Avoid saying what you mean, usually because it is uncomfortable |
From the idea of making a footprint in the swamps |
| Wait until the mud dries |
Don't give up |
From the idea that the traditional mud skin drawings don't look good until the mud has dried |
| The moon is passing |
It's too late |
From P'Ache Micro where the moon passes once every 13 months disrupting signals |
| Letting your feather's show |
You are showing your true self which you normally keep hidden |
Macrans wearing feathers to show allegiance with the rebels |
| Don't go waiting for a wise and generous bird |
Don't wait for a miracle to happen |
From stories of a wise and generous bird who would grant great gifts |
| Last longer than a wash |
Will disappear quicker than you think |
Refers to a wash story, which was designed to be washed away |
| You never know what's under the mud |
Appearances can be deceptive |
From mud wobblers bursting out of mud |
| Don't question words which come from the bird |
Pay attention when someone speaks words of wisdom |
From the idea of the wise and generous bird who took many forms |
| Build your own nest |
Set out on your own |
From the trope of building a physical nest to set up a place to live |
| Return to your roots |
Turn to your family |
Go back to the hometree you were born in |
Expressions
These expressions don't necessarily have a known origin, and are likely to be more obscure than the idioms listed above.
| Expression |
Meaning |
| Last chance to fly |
If you make another mistake, there will be trouble |
| A fish from the sky |
Something that happened without warning |
| You don't tell the Sirap when you're making a Sankla |
People who know too much are dangerous |
| The sky is clear after the moon has passed |
Good things come after bad things |
| A mudslide can start with a single step |
Events have momentum and build upon each other |
| Catching the leaf is easier than replanting the forest |
You can prevent a problem with little effort. Fixing it later is harder |
| Complaining won't stop the moon from passing |
There's no reason to complain about something that can't be fixed |
Related Articles
| Locations |
Ecosystem of Nuskan Swamps, 271 PT, Nuskan, P'Ache Micro, P'Ache Solar System, Peacekeeper Territories |
| Species |
Macran, Vont Hawk, Hanid, Mud Wobbler Crab |
| History |
Ecosystem of Nuskan Swamps, 271 PT, The First Micro Rebellion, The Second Micro Rebellion |
| Culture |
Vont Earring, Hometree - Fenfolium Abordormusia, Dream Sharing, Wash Stories, Swallowed by a Kislop - Joke, Wobble Wabble - Nursery Rhyme, Letting Your Feathers Show - Saying, Macran Pipe |
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