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Phrase origins, I - P

The second three of the whole nine yards about sayings and their origin

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Anybody got a great comeback to those four words ....... I told you so? (41 answers)
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What is the meaning of the phrase 'Pearls before swine'? (9 answers)
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What do you think of the term: "If you have to ask how much it is, you can't afford it"? (9 answers)
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Are you ready to do away with the phrase "it is what it is", where did this come from and how did most of the country including actors, news commentators, and politician adopt this phrase? (13 answers)
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What did Peter Piper pick? (19 answers)
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May 10 2008
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What is the origin of the phrase: Oh no you di'int? (11 answers)
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Oct 22 2009
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What does the term, "Pillsbury Doughboy," mean to you? (12 answers)
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Jun 14 2009
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Where does the phrase "love is in the air" originally come from? (7 answers)
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Aug 5 2008
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What does the term "loose lips" mean to you? (19 answers)
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Oct 21 2009
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Which word completes the phrase "peace, love and ________"? (18 answers)
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Oct 12 2008
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What comes to mind when you hear the phrase, "a losing battle"? (32 answers)
by mttdal in Phrases, L
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Oct 11 2009
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What is another way to say "Kiss my butt"? (31 answers)
by His Lordship... has left in Phrases, K
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Aug 17 2009
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Whats the age range of a MILF and a COUGAR? (8 answers)
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Apr 1 2009
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What are you doing when you are Making Whoopie? (9 answers)
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Feb 2 2009
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Am I the first person to wish you a happy IDs of March? (11 answers)
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