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What is Dutch courage,is it still PC to still use it?
by formichinoo on April 28th, 2012 | 3 answers | in More Phrase origins

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what's the most overused phrase?
by Drips on April 27th, 2012 | 7 people like this | 10 answers | in More Phrase origins

Where did the phrase "make the bed" come from? Why "make"? It's not manufacturing a bed, is it?
by Bootsiebaby on April 20th, 2012 | 2 people like this | 6 answers | in More Phrase origins

How did "Duke of York" come to be Cockney slang for "fist"? I thought Cockney slang was based on rhyming words.
by Kenz the Frenz on April 15th, 2012 | 2 answers | in More Phrase origins

What does "turn off the water works baby, they don't move me no more" mean? .
by einsteinwasright0116 on April 4th, 2012 | 2 people like this | 4 answers | in More Phrase origins

Is there a pig in your poke?
by Banana Breath plays the piano on March 13th, 2012 | no answers | in More Phrase origins

Why is it hell-o?Isn't that embracing hell with an O? why not mix it up and learn other language greetings or say hell-V (hell-p is help)?
by Wiseacre on February 15th, 2012 | 1 person likes this | one answer | in More Phrase origins

When was the last time you solved a mystery wrapped in an enigma?
by Brainboy on January 30th, 2012 | 1 person likes this | one answer | in More Phrase origins

Is your SO an enigma wrapped in a mystery?
by Brainboy on January 30th, 2012 | 1 person likes this | 2 answers | in More Phrase origins

Does the BUCK stop here
by ChelseaLee on January 8th, 2012 | 1 person likes this | 6 answers | in More Phrase origins

Why do people have a love affair with the expression "laughing all the way to the bank" which I hear in the media constantly? Whats it from?
by CosmicWunderkind on December 13th, 2011 | 3 answers | in More Phrase origins

Have you ever said to someone "You're such a wiener!" Who did you say it to?
by SandraSandboxes Has a Loony Cat on September 29th, 2011 | 3 people like this | 7 answers | in More Phrase origins

Do you know many people whose favorite word is "fault"?
by einsteinwasright0116 on September 27th, 2011 | 2 answers | in More Phrase origins

Do you or do you not love them hoes?
by Want To Sleep With A Miner on September 21st, 2011 | 2 people like this | 4 answers | in More Phrase origins

There are sets of rules for many things. Scrabble, card games,driving etc. What rules guide politicians? Is it "Kill or be killed?"
by RosieGHM Jetpacker on September 17th, 2011 | 3 people like this | 7 answers | in More Phrase origins

What is the strangest or most baffling word or phrase you have ever come across on AB?
by Andy B has left AB on September 4th, 2011 | 3 people like this | 4 answers | in More Phrase origins

How did a Dollar also get called a buck?
by formichinoo on August 28th, 2011 | 1 person likes this | one answer | in More Phrase origins

Anyone ever say to you "you've got some nerve"? Do you? How so?
by RosieGHM Jetpacker on August 25th, 2011 | 2 people like this | 3 answers | in More Phrase origins

Out of sight,out of mind/absence makes the heart grow fonder. 3rd time's the charm/3-time loser. True, untrue, meaningless?
by RosieGHM Jetpacker on August 12th, 2011 | 1 person likes this | one answer | in More Phrase origins

what are some Italian phrases or quotes you either heard in a movie or in real life?
by Mariah on August 2nd, 2011 | 2 people like this | 6 answers | in More Phrase origins

Is it bad English to say "that was the truck-stoppiest restaurant I've ever been to?"
by Banana Breath plays the piano on July 24th, 2011 | 5 people like this | 13 answers | in More Phrase origins

Where did the term and/or "Rad" originate?
by alpoisgood on January 9th, 2011 | one answer | in More Phrase origins

Where did the phrase "put that in your pipe and smoke it"? originate? Is it rude?
by CosmicWunderkind on January 8th, 2011 | 5 answers | in More Phrase origins

What is the origin of the name Antwortsack?
by WhiteyGruelle on January 6th, 2011 | no answers | in More Phrase origins

What does the expression, "skin the bunny while the owner is out" mean?
by Iriomote Cat on January 1st, 2011 | 2 answers | in More Phrase origins

Here's to__________________________
by I'm Just Along For The Ride on December 31st, 2010 | 7 people like this | 15 answers | in More Phrase origins

What's the origin of the phrase "Enough is enough"?
by BaileysMom12 COAT of Motherly Love on December 31st, 2010 | 5 answers | in More Phrase origins

how do you recognize a spammer ?
by Ron-T on December 26th, 2010 | 2 answers | in More Phrase origins

if a person is described as a pujar star, what does it mean ?
by noidem on December 21st, 2010 | no answers | in More Phrase origins

Where did "I ate breakfast cheerily" come from, and what does it mean...?
by Katie_D215 on December 17th, 2010 | no answers | in More Phrase origins

Do you really know what principles Anarchism really represents?
by Mr. Black on December 12th, 2010 | 1 person likes this | 4 answers | in More Phrase origins

Is there a real word you can think of that you never hear anyone say?
by Banana Breath plays the piano on November 29th, 2010 | 8 people like this | 21 answers | in More Phrase origins

Poor Richard's sayings and other words of wisdom are often ignored, Why?
by Koz - Passion Perseverance Patience on November 24th, 2010 | 1 person likes this | 5 answers | in More Phrase origins

What is Blue Murder? As he gets away with blue murder.
by formichinoo on November 22nd, 2010 | 1 person likes this | 2 answers | in More Phrase origins

What is the etymology of the Dutch euphemism, "Bed Show"?
by Plato46 on November 19th, 2010 | 2 answers | in More Phrase origins

Why do people in the service industry (i.e. fast food, cashiers, etc) always use the word "today" after each question/sentence?
by txlady12345 on October 25th, 2010 | one answer | in More Phrase origins

what does this quote mean to you: "a heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the soul?"
by lilipad130 on October 25th, 2010 | 3 answers | in More Phrase origins

Why is this true?GOD only knows.i think the beach boys sang it? What's this have to do with anything?well?i don't know.
by THE BANNIBAL ONE on October 19th, 2010 | 3 answers | in More Phrase origins

What does the phrase 'drug cartel' mean?
by AH020387 on October 16th, 2010 | 4 answers | in More Phrase origins

what is the origin of the idiom "drive someone up a wall"?
by Noah_Y on October 11th, 2010 | one answer | in More Phrase origins