There are crazy sayings in every walk of life. Some are well known and widely used and fall under the heading of oxymorons like jumbo shrimp. Then there are sayings that you really have to understand otherwise you just stand there scratching your head. If you don't know what 'A penny for your thoughts' means then you will think someone is being insulted. Why, my thoughts are worth more than a
. penny, hmph! If you want some good head scratchers and chuckles try out http://www.crashdragon.com/sayings.html.