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Phrases & Sayings
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I Hope someone can help with a disagreement about a nurary Rhyme. We are confused with what was done with the Flee once it was caught.We beleive it is 1,2,3 Mother caught a flee-Put it in a matchbox...
What's the origin of this phrase?
OK, this may be just a Northern thing, but has anyone heard the phrase "His/her cat's died", when referring to someone wearing trousers that are too short for them? I've never understood why wearing...
In philosophy, what 5 letter word is given to the proposition put forward in the course of an argument, often accompanied by its own proof?
I was wondering what the irish translation for crazy is?
If we have an INDIAN SUMMER does that mean that the Indians have a BRITISH SUMMER but if there dont where does the term INDIAN SUMMER come from. Bantams
I've been trying to think of a word to describe a proposition which by its essential nature, proves itself, indeed necessitates itself. I'm not looking for Tautology, Self-Evident, prima facie, or...
what is the politically correct term for pensioners? is OAP acceptable or is the nicer way to refer to them?
I read an article about prostitues in the XIX century. It said that"the prostitues slept in overcrowded accomodation often slumped over a rope for twopence a night." From the context...
What is the origin of the phrase 'to chill out'?
why is the alphabet called the alphabet
Does anyone know how to say Good evening and Welcome my friends in Anglo Saxon?
does anyone know where the catch-all phrase for an unknown object 'wigwam for a gooses bridle' originated?
pick me up magazine, page 49 number 4 down clue is ..word perfect, from memory (3,3) o_f /...
Where does the word kids come from?meaning children.The only obvious thing i can think of is baby goats.Anyone know?
Afrikaans for I love you
The expression Dod shop (meaning sweet shop). Has any one else heard this or indeed was it just used within my family Did this come from East Anglia, what are its origins or is it just a...
I am writing a paper about men and how they are written abount in women's magazines. I can't think of a clever-sounding title! Any ideas that aren't 'boys will be boys' would be appreciated......
"faded felt hat" this phrase is used for un manered person or a person who wears old cloths question tell me phrases which discribe same meaning?
when ur writing inches and feet in short hand, you can use apostrophes right? but is it one for incehs and two for feet, or the other way round? ie, 5' 6''? or 5'' 6'?
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