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sfulton
Has anyone heard of the saying "peas wisp" meaning something is wrinkled or a mess? If so, I am just wondering what the origin of the saying is. Thank you.
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devayaani
The standard English dictionaries (Oxford/Chambers) and the phrase books I have do not even mention this expression but I have heard it said a few times. Can anyone tell me what is meant by the...
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clairo
Help please - Struggling to find an alternative to Parent and Child - Our Helpdesk software at work uses Parent and Child to refer to related helpdesk issues, but we have a customer who doesn't like...
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RuskinJazz
Anyone know any other sayings/orders that you hear or see when travelling around London, for example: Mind the gap Look left Look right....
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chrisrob
1. Lounge or sitting room? 2. Napkin or serviette? 3. Settee or sofa? My wife chides me when I use the "common" words instead of the "proper" ones. Which do you use?
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Leapers
I heard on a film someone say "i would touch her with a barge pole" Firstly... what is a barge pole? secondly.. how long is a barge pole? thanks
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warpig3
Does anyone know where in the world the word 'eejit' originates from? Many thanks warpig
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watches
What do the initials: "2SUP is an E" stand for, as a common saying?
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fred1
any help please with these abbreviated sayings 1 D P T C B T H 2 L B A F 3 S W T I I H 4 B T B B L T R 5 A W W I N D 6 H B I W T H B
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hazelcs
f o d i w t d i - 2, b t w i s c - 3, t e a t w o t s - 4, t n t l t p - 5, t d f w f i h t d
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hazelcs
last one to get - any help appreciated. F O D I W T D I
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adamjohn9
what saying or phrase word`s start with the following letter`s b.t.w.i.sc
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fred1
any help please with the abbreviated sayings 1 m i t r o a e 2 t s t b t c b many thanks
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adamjohn9
if i give you the first letter of the word`s of the phrase or saying i`m looking for could you please give me the answer as i`m really stuck i`m also scottish they might be scottish saying`s...
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devayaani
Could you please tell me how I should phrase my question to get the answer from that person: " I am the third son to my father." [Here the respondent tells me the order of his birth in his family ....
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casey12
What does Y.C.R.W.T.H.A.H.W.T.H Stand for.
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dustypuss
What is the origin of the expression Frog marching . As when somebody is frog march off the premises.
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chinadog
How did the saying "Lost his bottle" or bottled out" come about? Its used a lot on tele but im wondering if its an old saying.
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pirwany
What is the origin of the expression "Bless your cotton socks" please? Thank you.
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Epiphany74
Can anyone think of a saying, quote or poem in Italian about food or wine? It's for use on an Italian cafe menu.

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