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Dark Angel | 05:18 Fri 15th Apr 2005 | Phrases & Sayings
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I know what it means, but how did the saying "A fly in the ointment" originate?
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In the Bible, Ecclesiastes Chapter 10 Verse 1, it says: "Dead flies cause the ointment of the apothecary to snbd forth a stinking savour, so doth a little folly in him that is in reputation for wisdom and honour." So, now we use it to mean anything that spoils something else.
07:53 Fri 15th Apr 2005
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"Snbd"?? Should read "send".
07:54 Fri 15th Apr 2005
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Merci beaucoup QM!

10:30 Mon 18th Apr 2005

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