http://www.englishforums.com/English/GeneralEnglishVocabularyIdiom-Questions/Forum29.htmHelp with defining words and idioms, and new words and idioms that you've learntenXMOD (Build: 3616.28671)http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatGoldTakerSickMean/dxmvz/post.htm#322990Mon, 26 Jan 2009 22:35:30 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:322990Anonymous0http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatGoldTakerSickMean/dxmvz/post.htm#322990http://www.englishforums.com/English/comments29-322990.xmlOften time, "gold digger" instead of "gold taker" is used to descirbe what you guys are talking about... If you have more questions let me know!!! Mariposahttp://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatGoldTakerSickMean/dxmvz/post.htm#322981Sun, 26 Apr 2009 21:35:30 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:322981Marius Hancu1http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatGoldTakerSickMean/dxmvz/post.htm#322981http://www.englishforums.com/English/comments29-322981.xml''power of attorney'' the right to represent or sign for someone (simplified) http://financial-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/Power+of+Attorneyhttp://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatGoldTakerSickMean/dxmvz/post.htm#322974Thu, 26 Mar 2009 22:35:30 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:322974Jackson66122http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatGoldTakerSickMean/dxmvz/post.htm#322974http://www.englishforums.com/English/comments29-322974.xmlPhilip, are you talking about those girls who marry old men so they can get a share out of deceased's fortune? And what do you mean by ''power of attorney''? Do you mean ''by using lawyer''?http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatGoldTakerSickMean/dxmvz/post.htm#322966Thu, 26 Mar 2009 22:35:30 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:322966Philip3http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatGoldTakerSickMean/dxmvz/post.htm#322966http://www.englishforums.com/English/comments29-322966.xmlNona The Brit wrote: How do they get money out of people without a relationship? (I wasn't saying that the romantic feelings have to be genuine, just on the side of the poor sap who is being taken for a ride). Worming their ways into wills of older people who have no children or grandchildren. Their favorite venue of operation is on luxury cruises. And, they are charming.http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatGoldTakerSickMean/dxmvz/post.htm#322928Mon, 26 Jan 2009 22:35:30 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:322928nona the brit4http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatGoldTakerSickMean/dxmvz/post.htm#322928http://www.englishforums.com/English/comments29-322928.xmlHow do they get money out of people without a relationship? (I wasn't saying that the romantic feelings have to be genuine, just on the side of the poor sap who is being taken for a ride).http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatGoldTakerSickMean/dxmvz/post.htm#322920Sun, 26 Apr 2009 21:35:30 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:322920Philip5http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatGoldTakerSickMean/dxmvz/post.htm#322920http://www.englishforums.com/English/comments29-322920.xmlNona The Brit wrote: gold taker - I've not heard this form but a 'golddigger' is someone who enters into a romantic relationship with the intention of getting money/material goods. It needn't necessarily be a romantic relationship. I know a couple of guys who are virtually professional golddiggers.http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatGoldTakerSickMean/dxmvz/post.htm#322896Sun, 26 Apr 2009 21:35:30 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:322896nona the brit6http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatGoldTakerSickMean/dxmvz/post.htm#322896http://www.englishforums.com/English/comments29-322896.xmlgold taker - I've not heard this form but a 'golddigger' is someone who enters into a romantic relationship with the intention of getting money/material goods.http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatGoldTakerSickMean/dxmvz/post.htm#322892Sun, 26 Apr 2009 21:35:30 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:322892YoHf7http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatGoldTakerSickMean/dxmvz/post.htm#322892http://www.englishforums.com/English/comments29-322892.xml# 2 Sick (and tired) of someone/something: Annoyed by someone or something. They visited so often that she was sick of them by the end of the summer. I'm sick and tired of hearing the same old excuses! Usage notes: usually said about something that you have accepted for too long. Courtesy of http://idioms.thefreedictionary.com . Hope that helps.http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatGoldTakerSickMean/dxmvz/post.htmThu, 26 Feb 2009 22:35:30 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:322886Jackson66128http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatGoldTakerSickMean/dxmvz/post.htmhttp://www.englishforums.com/English/comments29-322886.xmlPlease let me know the meaning of 1 : gold taker (e.g. You are nothing more than a gold taker) 2 : sick of (e.g. I'm sick of all of you)