I wondered if this man makes money hand over fist, as the customer gets ready to hand him payment for an ear of grilled corn.
Hand over fist is an American idiomatic expression that means speedily or increasingly. I had to research this because I hear this phrase over and over I did not know what it meant.
Captured in the bustling, colorful, and vibrant streets of Dhaka, 2008.
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kayni
January 21, 2011 at 2:18 pm
i wonder how many he sells in one day.
i do love grilled corn especially when they’re smothered with butter and salt.
Annie
January 21, 2011 at 5:21 pm
Nice shot, looks like a fun market to explore and the corn looks delicious. And thanks for the explanation of “hand over fist.” I’ve heard it but didn’t know exactly what it meant. Have a great weekend.
Jill
January 21, 2011 at 5:23 pm
perfect one for the theme, nice shot! There’s a lot going on in the picture, really neat. That corn looks tasty!
Liz
January 21, 2011 at 5:28 pm
Great take on the theme. Yummy-looking corns!
Have a fun weekend.
Liz @ MLC
Sue St Clair
January 21, 2011 at 5:30 pm
The corn looks yummy! Great shot! 🙂
Carver
January 21, 2011 at 6:46 pm
Great take on the theme and I like this shot very much. Happy weekend.
jams o donnell
January 21, 2011 at 9:10 pm
A delicious way to make money. I love corn o the cob.
seniorhiker
January 21, 2011 at 10:03 pm
This is a wonderful post for the theme.
life ramblings
January 22, 2011 at 1:44 am
what a delicious entry. the corn looks yummy.
YTSL
January 22, 2011 at 3:03 am
I love boiled corn but grilled corn even more! Had my first taste of it in Tanzania and wish I could find street stalls selling it in Hong Kong as well as East Africa (and India)!
jmb
January 22, 2011 at 3:08 am
Somehow I think not but I would buy one if I were there!
Happy weekend to you.
gengen
January 22, 2011 at 4:29 am
He looks upset why it takes a long time for the guy to get the money hehhe. Nice entry.
upto6only
January 22, 2011 at 6:59 am
i love grilled corn especially with butter and salt.
What is that thing the man is holding? is it used for grilling the corn?
Randi, Sweden
January 22, 2011 at 7:31 am
Great shot and I learned a new phrase, thank you.
Luna Miranda
January 22, 2011 at 8:56 am
interesting idiomatic expression. i seldom hear it here…”tightfisted” is more common.:p
fantastic shot. now i wonder why a corn cob is called an ear.:p
P.S. it’s a rainy day, a perfect day to clean my room.:p
ipanema
January 22, 2011 at 11:13 am
nice post. love the pic.
happy weekend! 🙂
Marites
January 22, 2011 at 2:07 pm
I thought it’s only in the PHilippines that we cook corn that way..interesting!! happy weekend!
marta
January 22, 2011 at 4:59 pm
Interesting street food. We have corn on the cob for sale at fairs but they don’t have the great mobile grill like these gentlemen.
Janice
January 22, 2011 at 10:12 pm
What an original post for this week’s theme! I liked it very much.
eastcoastlife
January 23, 2011 at 2:33 am
I wonder how much he can make a day. I prefer steamed corn with melted butter. mmmm…..
magiceye
January 24, 2011 at 11:06 am
clever take on the theme!