Phrases & Sayings

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shazzabell

translations for the word mug

I've been selling mugs online and have been asked many times what is a mug? I tried translation sites but they don't appear to be 100% accurate. Can anyone translate the term mug in German French...

dmsjps

What is a Pathway Between Houses or a Narrow Lane?

Where I come from originally (Yorkshire), we used to call them ginnels or snickets. When I met my husband he'd never heard of them. Just wondering how many 'names' there are for these things. Would...

Mobius1

Doing Things "Upwards"

What is the relevance in the word "up" when saying things such as: "Washing Up" - the dishes "Finishing Up" - the paperwork "Tidying Up/Clearing Up" - the living room "Fed Up" - with all the Ups...

Trillipse

rolly

what is a rolly, in the lancashire phrase "Wicken dead rolly"

moneypennyjl

No News is Good News

What is the origin of this saying and what does it mean?

Ouisch

Yet another toilet question...

I was browsing a web page where 50- and 60-something UKers were recalling the way things were when they were young... Several mentioned having to use a "long drop toilet." What does that...

midgevox

eureka

what is the story behind the word eureka

estie

palava??

What is the exact meaning of "palava" (sp?), as in "he made such a big palava out of the situation"? Thanks!

wyrfoa

Shooting Brake

Where does the term Shooting Brake for country vehicles / cars originate?

pixie77

A house or AN house

During a discussion with a workmate, it turns out that when she is writing down A hotel, she actually uses An hotel. (hotel is just an example she does it with all words starting with H) What we...

seltzman

Phrase or saying

Does anyone know of the phrase or saying; "Music calms a troubled mind" and if so who said it?

Dark Angel

et al

what does "et al" mean.

acw

Hurrah

When writing "hear hear!" is it spelt hEAr rather than hERE? I'm having a dizzy moment! (I'm guessing hEAr by the way!)

bartholomew

Adjective or a noun?

Hi am looking for a noun or adjective that best describes the person who: 1. is young and moves as if she/he was in a slow motion movie 2. whenever she/he goes is tired after 20 minutes of...