Knocking At The Cow's Door

A phrase originated from 19th century Thailand, which is often used today to describe something being weird or abnormal.

John - "Did you see that weird guy at the store?"

Mary - "Yeah, he was Knocking At The Cow's Door."

When The Cow Cries, The Day Dies.

A saying from the 15th Century, which peasants used to tell when curfew began. Cows would release a "cry" when they felt tired, which usually happened near the normal curfew time. People use this phrase nowadays to signal distress or if someone bad or unlucky happened to them.

John -"I lost my wallet at the park earlier..."

Mary - "Well, When The Cow Cries, The Day Dies."

Like Silk Made Of Fresh Milk

Used in the 1800s to describe something being silky/smooth. It is often used nowadays to describe something being suspicious.

John - "Did you lie to her?"

Mary - "No..."

John - "*scoffs* Like Silk Made Of Fresh Milk..."