It's a whimsical phrase, but it also has a dark cast, implying possession, not to mention unattached limbs.
With his height-enhancing heels and his talent for a whimsical turn of phrase, Bongo came across as a comedian.
Over the years, he made hundreds of whimsical ads, with catchy phrases like "Bonds are my babies" and "Built by Bonds," making Lebenthal a household name in New York.
Even if they didn't necessarily come from the same key or sound like they belonged together, if different phrases felt whimsical, or forlorn, or wistful, he would combine them together to form a song.
Indeed, many of the dance phrases seemed like whimsical rituals, as when Ingle and Riener picked up Olson from a standing position and placed her on all fours, over and over.
Whimsical, knowledgable, with a lovely turn of phrase.
Mr. Macmillan & his resigning Chancellor...but M. Macmillan, shortly before he took off for India, produced another of his famous bland phrases-& referred to them as "little local difficulties," which was a whimsical way of describing the walkout of his entire Treasury team three months before budget day.
From the first exuberant whack of the drum and shouted "Hey!" this is an exhilarating, whimsical treat – "The world was moving, she was right there with it!" I love the repetition of the phrase "And she was" to propel the surreal narrative.
Mr. Pressler is a consummate chamber musician who plays with singing lines and elegant phrasing, and his strong partners here all performed with finesse and vividly illuminated the sparkling, vigorous and whimsical moods.
