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mweuk

sayings for a tattoo

i am getting a tattoo of a cross on my arm and im looking for  a good saying to have underneath it something religious like forgive us our trespasses can anyone help  
14:23 Fri 25th Mar 200516 answers, last by alicejg 13:11 Wed 29th Mar 2006
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airbolt

Pantywaist

A particular American expression of derision is to call someone a Pantywaist. It is always an insult to Men and I think it is similar in meaning to Nerd . Anyone else heard of this expression and its...
17:22 Tue 29th Mar 20055 answers, last by Clare A 05:06 Tue 05th Apr 2005
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mr. piper

pt barnum

apparently PT BARNUM, the U,S. showman was present at the death of his human cannonball performer who missed the landing net and died instantly,  then said "HOW WILL I EVER FIND ANOTHER MAN OF...
16:32 Tue 29th Mar 200511 answers, last by mr. piper 11:53 Fri 01st Apr 2005
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Dark Angel

pronunciation

This question maybe in the wrong category, but here goes: How do you pronounce the girl's name Ereni?
07:05 Tue 29th Mar 20053 answers, last by Dark Angel 05:02 Thu 31st Mar 2005
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marmaduke

A phrase about being present but not participating much

I'm trying to find the phrase that has to do with being present, for example, at a meal, but not doing much while you're there, something like, 'present at the lunch', but it's not that. It's better.
01:53 Tue 29th Mar 20055 answers, last by Kingaroo 21:29 Wed 30th Mar 2005
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slimfandango

Aesthetic vs Artistic

What is the difference between these two words?
13:29 Sun 27th Mar 20051 answer, last by Quizmonster 21:18 Wed 30th Mar 2005
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tioteo

elephant designed by a committee

What is the story of the common saying "an elephant designed by a committee"? Who is the author and what is the origin?
05:11 Mon 28th Mar 20051 answer, last by Quizmonster 08:25 Wed 30th Mar 2005
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bartholomew

What is pig's breakfast

He will make a pig's breakfast of it. What does that mean?
15:18 Tue 29th Mar 20053 answers, last by jno 00:48 Wed 30th Mar 2005
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kjc0123

the meaning of "take in"?

What is the meaning of "take in" in the following sentences? Swallowing her apprehension, Sophie moved slowly across the room. After everything she'd heard about the Mona Lisa, she felt as if she were...
05:10 Tue 29th Mar 20052 answers, last by Clare A 00:05 Wed 30th Mar 2005
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bartholomew

What is little creep?

His face darkened. He couldn't stand being made to look stupid. On the other hand, he couldn't afford to have the little creep die on him.
15:23 Tue 29th Mar 20052 answers, last by Clare A 23:57 Tue 29th Mar 2005
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kjc0123

the meaning of "turgid waters"

What is the meaning of "turgid waters" in the following sentences? A few miles away, on the riverbank beyond Les Invalides, the bewildered driver of a twin-bed Trailor truck stood at gunpoint and...
10:52 Tue 29th Mar 20052 answers, last by katejess44 20:44 Tue 29th Mar 2005
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gingerflaps

clay pidgeon shooting???

why is it called clay PIDGEON shooting when the things dont even look like pidgeons, why not call it clay DISC shooting?
11:40 Tue 29th Mar 20053 answers, last by Quizmonster 17:59 Tue 29th Mar 2005
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bartholomew

What does to play in patches mean?

They had played in patches, but as soon as one of them made a mistake, nervousness spread through like a creping disease.
15:21 Tue 29th Mar 20051 answer, last by EssJay1 17:29 Tue 29th Mar 2005
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julesy

Slogans

Who made famous the ad slogan; " Suckit and see" and what was it advertising? Thanks.
09:48 Mon 28th Mar 20054 answers, last by Quizmonster 18:43 Mon 28th Mar 2005
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Brownieb101

In a pickle

What is the origin of the phrase "in a pickle"?  Does it have any baseball relevance?
16:05 Mon 28th Mar 20051 answer, last by Quizmonster 18:39 Mon 28th Mar 2005
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nannymolly01

Chemistry

In chemistry- one or more compounds having the same molecular composition but different structures Crossword clue - One word. six letters - S - M - R
17:42 Mon 28th Mar 20051 answer, last by rja211077 18:10 Mon 28th Mar 2005
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nannymolly01

sport

Billiards shot in which the cue ball is hit below its centre Crossword clue  One word  Five letters     - C - E -
17:45 Mon 28th Mar 20051 answer, last by rja211077 18:10 Mon 28th Mar 2005
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lefty

What is the origin of the phrase Death warmed over?

I've seen many variations of this, like **** warmed over, and Hell warmed over. I think all of these mean that basically you look like hell, but does anyone know how this phrase originated?
13:16 Sun 27th Mar 20052 answers, last by lefty 18:20 Sun 27th Mar 2005
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chris.i

Everest

How high is Mount Everest
09:26 Fri 25th Mar 20053 answers, last by sddsddean 21:24 Fri 25th Mar 2005
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stemac1

What does MAFIA stand for?

I believe it to be latin, and if you'll excuse the spelling, the first part is along the lines of Mortay A La Francaise Inescu.......? (death to the french.....?)
01:17 Fri 25th Mar 20052 answers, last by Loosehead 14:21 Fri 25th Mar 2005

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