2007-05-26 14:12:00 · 13 answers · asked by bobwis 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Mythology & Folklore
It means you're mentally okay. Now if they say "you don't have both oars in the water", that usually means you're nuts or not all there.
2007-05-26 14:15:37 · answer #1 · answered by Resident Heretic 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Oars In The Water
2016-12-18 15:36:08 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you row a rowboat with only one oar in the water, the boat will spin in circles. So when you say that someone doesn’t have both oars in the water, you are saying that the person just goes around in circles.
Or, this means that the person is crazy.
2007-05-26 14:30:31 · answer #3 · answered by lostagain1701 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have both oars in, you're doing well and going somewhere. Like the previous answer said, you're balanced.
One oar in the water means you're going in circles, moving erratically or slowly, or not functioning well. Hence, you're a little "off".
2007-05-26 14:20:44 · answer #4 · answered by Jess 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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Do you have the pioneer spirit? If so, then just start putting in as much time and effort as you can in the Christian ministry. But while you're at it, put the word out (WITH EVERYONE) that you are looking for a way to make a living while pioneering. The more the friends see you doing Jehovah's will (and the closer you become to Jehovah in prayer), the quicker those job options will be revealed to you. The pioneers I personally know make a living by doing one or more of the following jobs: * cleaning houses * washing windows * pet care and house sitting * working as an apprentice for a brother who is a plumber * working 1 or 2 days a week for a brother who owns a local coffee house * teaching piano and guitar * yard work (summer) & shoveling snow (winter) On a different note, as for this brother whom you are sure you are in love with . . . . give it time. Lots of time. Do not be in a rush. Work with him in the field as well as at KH building projects, etc. This way you BOTH will be certain that you have the same spiritual and lifestyle goals. Marriage is meant to last forever (or until death), remember? And that's a long time to be with someone who you might have thought you were in love with before you were "past the bloom of youth." (Note - I am not insinuating that you are impulsive, immature, or too young to marry, because your words convey otherwise. I am simply trying to help you make an informed decision in this extremely important - and irreversible - undertaking.) All the best to you, sis. Hope your studies continue to be progressive and enjoyable!
2016-04-02 01:47:27 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are headed (life-wise) on a straight and true course.
"One oar out of the water" indicates that you are headed nowhere (going in circles.) "Both oars out of the water" indicates that you are adrift (hopelessly lost!)
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2007-05-26 16:17:05 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Doesn't have both oars in the water = a derogatory expression used to describe someone who is not very smart or who is dumb.
So you can be happy, it was possitive comment
in your case . :-)
2007-05-26 14:19:25 · answer #7 · answered by osmantus 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it roughly translates to being level headed, as opposed to kitty wampus, which 1 oar in the water would make you. it's compliment if you want to be a steady and stable.
2007-05-29 16:05:09 · answer #8 · answered by maryk 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means that you are not a few cans short of a 6 pack..
You are firing an all thrusters.. (star trek)
It basically means, your sanity is perfectly in-tact...
Love and Light.. BB.. )O(
2007-05-26 14:54:29 · answer #9 · answered by Bunge 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means that person thinks straight and is balanced.
2007-05-26 14:15:20 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋