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Lynn_M

R.i.p. In Memoriam Etc.

I can't think of the damn word, but there's a couple of phrases that mean the same thing. Even the thesaurus dictionary can't help me. Any suggestions?...
03:45 Fri 28th Oct 201615 answers, last by dance2trance 10:41 Thu 24th Nov 2016
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lforbes1

Proverbs And Sayings

This quiz is in aid of Fettercairn Lunch Club and the closing date is 14th November 2016 1. MIHOWE 2. HIIOR 3. NULTSDATHHB Thank you in advance - it is for an old lady who loves her quizzes...
11:22 Wed 05th Oct 20162 answers, last by scorpiojo 11:45 Wed 05th Oct 2016
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Jamjar74

Icky The Eyeball Twister

Does anyone know to what this phrase refers to or where it comes from. Someone said "icky" to me the other day and the phrase "Icky the eyeball twister" came immediately to mind. Just do not know...
19:23 Mon 03rd Oct 20161 answer, last by Buenchico 19:28 Mon 03rd Oct 2016
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Biccylova

Red Handed

where does the saying "caught red handed" come from? why red and not some other colour?...
17:08 Thu 29th Sep 20165 answers, last by Biccylova 18:58 Thu 29th Sep 2016
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Captain Spod

Why Sometimes 'the'?

Why do or did some countries have the definite article before their name? I don't mean The United States, Republic of Ireland etc. but The Lebanon, The Yemen, The Ukraine, to name just three. We would...
10:50 Thu 08th Sep 201622 answers, last by Jackdaw33 14:58 Thu 22nd Sep 2016
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Baby_Sham

Laying Or Lying?

Hi, I'm trying to write something but I'm stuck on the correct word to use. I want to say I was "lying in a field full of buttercups", but should it be lying or laying? Have tried Google, but am still...
11:04 Fri 09th Sep 201629 answers, last by Davemano 23:20 Sat 17th Sep 2016
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Baby_Sham

Full Stops And Commas In Poems

Sorry, I have another question... As above, is it necessary to use full stops and commas in poems/songs? I've got the words in my head, but I'm having difficulty in putting it to paper. Thanks again....
11:14 Fri 09th Sep 20161 answer, last by Buenchico 12:03 Fri 09th Sep 2016
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PETEREVO

Sunday Express Skeleton September 16Th

3 down: departure times in accurate itinerary section 4 letter E?I? 5 down: Plant pruned very slowly initially 4 letters M?S?...
06:50 Mon 05th Sep 20162 answers, last by emeritus 06:53 Mon 05th Sep 2016
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collingsa89

Dingbat Help!

Hi Guys, bit desperate now, need 3 if you could: 1: HOWE 2: GENERAL (second E is backwards) 3: CONKER (on top of) TREE any help would be great. thanks...
12:43 Thu 01st Sep 20165 answers, last by scorpiojo 22:57 Thu 01st Sep 2016
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CeresD

Well Known Phrases

Two well known phrases with the following first letters please:- G T A I A T T A M; and K T B W O S. Many thanks in advance....
08:02 Thu 14th Jul 20164 answers, last by Negomi 08:15 Thu 14th Jul 2016
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patparker6

Mos Prize 10.7.16

23A European country formed after break up of Yugoslavia, and dissolved in 2006 (6,3,l0). Thanks in advance for any help
12:14 Sun 10th Jul 20164 answers, last by maurice 07:34 Mon 11th Jul 2016
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Coppit

A Comedian's Long Description

Someone like Stanley Holloway describing some kind of mechanical device? It's the ---- that moves the ---- that makes the ---- go round the ---- that turns the wheel and makes the ---- go ---- Who was...
04:49 Fri 17th Jun 20165 answers, last by JJ109 05:36 Fri 17th Jun 2016
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Bramleyboy

Medical Quote

When I was a student in the 60s a lecturer quoted an old doctor and it went something like ' my life is in the hands of any scoundrel that chooses to harm me' It was something to do with this man...
13:20 Tue 14th Jun 20161 answer, last by slaney 13:25 Tue 14th Jun 2016
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GRUMPY

Link Words

2,After,Bad,Buds (5) 6,Pull,Road,Tone (4) 7,Guitar,Main,Onion (7) Thanks in advance...
18:17 Wed 08th Jun 20163 answers, last by kettledrum 18:24 Wed 08th Jun 2016
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thejudderman

Correct English.

Not sure im in the right section but can someone answer me this.... Someone said this to me earlier. "I cant wait till later" My reply was "me neither". She said it wasnt very good English...... I...
11:38 Wed 01st Jun 201618 answers, last by Jackdaw33 22:54 Tue 07th Jun 2016
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patparker6

Thanks In Advance For Any Help

16d. Double crossed, B?T???E?D. And 17d ?A?R?E?.
11:23 Sun 29th May 20167 answers, last by scorpiojo 15:56 Sun 29th May 2016
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twa124

Last Couple From Polymath 867

6. Not dimished in intensity (11) U_M_T_G_T_ _ 23. Showing Justifiable Anger (9) I_ _ _ G_ _ _T...
14:29 Sun 29th May 20163 answers, last by bookbinder 14:30 Sun 29th May 2016
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patparker6

Mos 19.5.16 You Magazine

9d. An artists greatest work (11) ?B?T?R?I???. Thanks in advance for any help
11:00 Sun 29th May 20164 answers, last by Lie-in King 11:10 Sun 29th May 2016
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lforbes1

Brand Names

1. Sudden action 2. Suggestive digestive...
17:02 Wed 18th May 20165 answers, last by Georgiesmum 21:34 Fri 27th May 2016
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lforbes1

Idiom

three words - first one begins with R The clue is - Listen Carefully...
16:55 Wed 18th May 20161 answer, last by aelmpvw 16:56 Wed 18th May 2016

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