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Phrase Origins Q - S

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Aug 4 2009
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Where does the term 'sick as a parrot' originate? (7 answers)
by hellz angel in Phrases, S
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Oct 22 2009
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When someone uses the phrase "spot on," what does that mean to you? Just heard this today. (13 answers)
by PPI tests hats in Phrases, S
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Oct 22 2009
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What does "stick in the mud" mean? (18 answers)
by Wilders in Phrases, S
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Aug 1 2009
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What is the origin of the phrase, "sleep tight?" (6 answers)
by Naamah in Phrases, S
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Apr 18 2009
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What is roadhead? (3 answers)
by Halliburton Shill in Phrases, R
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Mar 11 2009
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What does the phrase from Forrest Gump "stupid is as stupid does" mean? (9 answers)
by vaskekjerring in Phrases, S
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Jan 9 2009
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If someone told you they were going to 'ride 'em like a horse' what would you assume they were going to do? (10 answers)
by eric in Phrases, R
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Jan 5 2009
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Why, other than for space, do most AB'ers use s/o instead of partner when used in questions or answers? (7 answers)
by hardrockstar in Phrases, S
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Nov 24 2008
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What is the origin of the phrase "swimming in molasses"? (5 answers)
by Tonnelier in Phrases, S
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Nov 3 2008
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What is the origin of the phrase, "smooth operator"? (4 answers)
by HelloHaley in Phrases, S
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Jul 11 2008
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When was the last time you said something sucked? (or sucks, in general used the slang suck :) (11 answers)
by JaySurf in Phrases, S
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May 9 2008
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What does the saying, "Sh*t or get off the pot" really mean? (7 answers)
by ...... in Phrases, S
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Apr 9 2008
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What does speak softly and carry a big stick mean? (9 answers)
by deltabtry in Phrases, S
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Apr 7 2008
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What does "smoking mirrors" mean? (10 answers)
by Chezter is going to save the Redheads in Phrases, S
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Mar 3 2008
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What does "second to no one" mean? (13 answers)
by VSPrasad in Phrases, S
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