Phrases & Sayings

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laura65

Where does the saying "knock your pipe out" come from

phylkat

Nick

I was wondering if anyone knows why we say that someone 'nicked' something meaning it was stolen? ALSO we say 'nick' meaning prison, & something is in good 'Nick' when its in good order. Anyone got...

x31tna

taking the mick

where does the saying taking the mick come from???

Bert

Homer quotation (not Simpson)

In a street in Treviso, some quotations have been incised into one of the pavements. One is given in Greek, then Italian. It says 'L'aurora dalle dita di rosa: Omero'. It seems to mean something like:...

blackcat77

Pronounciation

Can anyone tell me if there is a correct way to pronounce the word "Abyss" - some people stress the "byss" and some don't - is there a correct way or is it personal choice?

janetwalsh13

collections

is there a name for someone who collects teaspoons------ apart from the usual answer of saddo or the like?

MERLOTBEAR

as cute as a button

why is a button considered cute? i would imagine many other things to be cuter! thanks for the help

Bert

Lethi Vive Memor

This phrase is written on the side of a campanile in Venice, just under the clock. It is followed by 'Fugit Hora', which I understand. I did Latin at school, but never came across the combination of...