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flashpig

Healthcare

In 2004 (it may have changed recently) TOED did not have healthcare as a word. Was this word just invented to use in 'healthcare trusts'? Is this a word just invented to be used by politicians?
17:04 Thu 06th Oct 20054 answers, last by fiction-factory 22:13 Thu 27th Sep 2018
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Ward-Minter

What does charabang mean

Just seen an episode of Only Fools and Horses. What does a "charabang trip" mean???
23:07 Tue 04th Oct 20057 answers, last by Tunna 19:51 Tue 04th Nov 2014
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kjc0123

origin of the phrase 'on the wagon'

I know the meaning of 'on the wagon' as in 'Don't offer her wine; she's on the wagon.' but not know the reason why the phrase 'on the wagon' hassuch a meaning. Please tell me the origin of the...
08:59 Fri 07th Oct 20052 answers, last by Postdog 13:02 Thu 27th Dec 2007
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Aynzw

Too Risky

This has been wracking my brain, did some in the Eighties have the catch phrase 'Too Risky'? I think it was some one like Roland Rat but I am unable to confirm that.
10:13 Thu 06th Oct 20057 answers, last by weggiewabbit 23:13 Wed 12th Sep 2007
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Saphire34

Jeremy Clarkson

Your right he must have been reading about Jeremy Clarkson.  I heard he has a motor show or something, and he's pretty blunt...people love him or hate him?  Thank-you very much for the...
22:54 Thu 06th Oct 20051 answer, last by maxpower06 22:12 Wed 09th Aug 2006
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mepauline

Not a happy bunny!

Where on earth did this phrase originate? Was it in a children's book? I will not be a happy bunny until I find out.
18:55 Thu 06th Oct 20053 answers, last by 33ayla 14:25 Wed 23rd Nov 2005
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mews64

chat up lines

What is statistically the best chat-up line? (my mate Dave wants to know-not me!)
12:27 Tue 04th Oct 20059 answers, last by tell-me-more 14:52 Wed 19th Oct 2005
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Saphire34

Jeremy Clarkson? What does it mean?

Just wonder what After a couple of hours of ready Jeremy Clarkson ment? 
19:23 Thu 06th Oct 20053 answers, last by Baronvhb 00:13 Mon 17th Oct 2005
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*ashie*

Ixney on the whatnay?

What does ixney on the *insert text* nay mean?!? I understand that it means be quiet about this topic but where did it come from and why?!?
20:30 Wed 05th Oct 20052 answers, last by Kingaroo 20:02 Mon 10th Oct 2005
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Saphire34

Jeremy Clarkson? Thanks Kazza12345

My English friend is traveling in Belize. He sends these daily emails about his trip to a bunch of his friends! I am not one of the English ones. He wrote "after a couple of hours of ready...
22:34 Thu 06th Oct 20052 answers, last by jenstar 20:00 Fri 07th Oct 2005
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boxer

collective nouns

what is the collective noun for bridesmaids?
17:16 Thu 06th Oct 20059 answers, last by Peri 19:31 Fri 07th Oct 2005
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kjc0123

meaning of swing

What is the meaning of 'swing' in the following sentence?   Ray had $50,000, and he could swing $890 a month, and he wanted desperately to own the airplane that he secretly considered to be his.
08:30 Fri 07th Oct 20052 answers, last by Clanad 14:54 Fri 07th Oct 2005
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kjc0123

meaning of 'say to hell with everything'

What is the meaning of 'say to hell with everything' in the following sentences?   Ray carried the consortium deal around with him for two days, reading it at the office, in his apartment, at the...
08:33 Fri 07th Oct 20051 answer, last by jno 12:44 Fri 07th Oct 2005
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WiccaTracey

proverb meaning

What does the proverb "its not over until its over" mean?
00:56 Wed 05th Oct 20053 answers, last by Peter Pedant 00:08 Fri 07th Oct 2005
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B00

Giddy as a kipper

Where does that saying come from please?
19:26 Wed 05th Oct 20052 answers, last by B00 22:31 Thu 06th Oct 2005
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oOBubblesOo

types

what types of phrases would mean stuff like, your actions will come to haunt you?
03:02 Tue 04th Oct 200511 answers, last by cherrybomb 04:07 Thu 06th Oct 2005
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john55

Palm Itch

When on ehas an itchy palm what does it mean? Does it mean different things for different hands (Left/Right)?
11:23 Wed 05th Oct 20052 answers, last by valerieb1254 18:08 Wed 05th Oct 2005
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blorimer

Phrases

where did the phrase, "fair to meddling" come from?
17:28 Wed 05th Oct 20052 answers, last by Quizmonster 18:00 Wed 05th Oct 2005
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bartholomew

what does a beat mean in this context?

A:My dad lives in Exeter and I do not get to see him often.Do you see your dad? B: There was a beat, and Tom said, "I saw him yesterday."
21:41 Tue 04th Oct 20054 answers, last by jno 11:51 Wed 05th Oct 2005
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Bonnie J

Phrase or Saying?

can anyone help with this phrase or saying, L,D L and S
02:38 Tue 04th Oct 20054 answers, last by valerieb1254 20:57 Tue 04th Oct 2005

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