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The first three of the whole nine yards about sayings and their origin
What is a Daft Punk
by ChelseaLee on January 13th, 2012
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3 answers
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in Phrase origins, A - H
by Anonymous on December 31st, 1969
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What makes you hot under the cholera?
by Piano Player on January 11th, 2012
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no answers
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in Phrase origins, A - H
If you can't beat 'em _______________________
by Unicorn Man on December 31st, 2011
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57 answers
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in Phrases, C
Is "beautiful bm" an oxymoron?
by koston100 on December 16th, 2011
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2 answers
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in Phrase origins, A - H
Whats a dog knott?
by zoneman on November 15th, 2011
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one answer
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in Phrase origins, A - H
If you are down in the dumps, why is it called feeling blue?
by formichinoo on November 10th, 2011
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3 answers
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in Phrase origins, A - H
What does it mean if someone calls a person "dead meat"?
by Weylon on November 6th, 2011
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3 answers
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in Phrase origins, A - H
What's the difference between raising the question and begging the question?
by Unicorn Man on November 3rd, 2011
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one answer
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in Phrases, B
_____ is the _______ of all ________ .
by Aaron_J8432 on October 29th, 2011
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15 answers
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in Phrase origins, A - H
What is the origin of the phrase "call me irresponsible with a chemistry set"?
by Andy B has left AB on October 28th, 2011
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one answer
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in Phrases, C
Why do folks day"DUCK!" when something's about to hit them? Why not shout "PIGEON"!?
by Mr Ricci Bilotta who was BANNED 4 NO REAS on October 25th, 2011
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5 answers
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in Phrase origins, A - H
What is meaning of idiom "Dead man's mount".
by Aga-Khan-Durrani on October 23rd, 2011
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no answers
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in Phrase origins, A - H
What is meant by the term "A hero ain't nothin but a sandwich."?
by Xiggeh on October 5th, 2011
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5 answers
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in Phrase origins, A - H
Do you enjoy the phrase "What's up?" used by some people as a
greeting? Do you view them as educated?
by The Holy Spirit on September 20th, 2011
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in Phrase origins, A - H
If someone were to say about a same-political-party-member.."he is a closed box full of rhetoric" would think it very clever or very rude?
by RosieGHM Jetpacker on September 19th, 2011
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one answer
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in Phrases, B
How often do you use the phrase "Filth hounds of Hades"?
by Andy B has left AB on September 10th, 2011
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3 answers
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in Phrases, F
What does "double standard"?
by pearloaf is not yelling and dreams of bal on September 8th, 2011
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5 answers
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in Phrase origins, A - H
What happens if you look a gift horse in the mouth?
by Marisa on September 8th, 2011
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20 answers
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in Phrases, D
What is a "domino effect"?
by tinmanEvil on August 11th, 2011
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4 answers
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in Phrase origins, A - H
What is the origin of the phrase "Devil's Advocate"?
by Marky Mark on July 20th, 2011
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2 answers
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in Phrase origins, A - H
What are the heebie jeebies and where do you think that expression came from?
by Chicago Lady on July 17th, 2011
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6 answers
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in Phrase origins, A - H
Why do we put "brand" in front of "new"?
by Christine_H752 on February 27th, 2011
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2 answers
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in Phrase origins, A - H
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C’est la vie!
What is your philosophy when life goes pear shaped?
by Scotslass on February 4th, 2011
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6 answers
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in Phrases, G
What does the phrase "Picas o platicas?" mean?
by moregreen on November 23rd, 2010
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one answer
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in Phrases, G
What is your favourite euphemism?
by Isaac on August 6th, 2010
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2 answers
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in Phrases, E
Is there really something that is "no such thing"? If so what is it?
by WABOO on August 2nd, 2010
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9 answers
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in Phrases, B
Who actually coined the term "coined the term"?
by Vixen on June 30th, 2010
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2 answers
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in Phrase origins, A - H
What is the origin of the phrase "That's a hell of a note"?
by lydiapriebe-kleit on June 30th, 2010
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no answers
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in Phrases, D
What phrases can't you stand?
by babylon811 on June 16th, 2010
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in Phrases, A
When asking to buy something from a shop, why do some people say "can i get a..." instead of saying "can i have a ..."? It bugs me.
by tglover on June 13th, 2010
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in Phrases, B
What is the origin of the phrase "Give her the onion"? It is used in trucking, basically meaning "floor it!" But, why an onion?
by shawneemoon on May 3rd, 2010
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no answers
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in Phrase origins, A - H
Where did the phrase "call the shots" come from?
by bangalore on May 2nd, 2010
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4 answers
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in Phrases, C
Big Fish, Small Fish, Plenty Fish in the Sea. Why the reference to fish?
by King Daniel on April 19th, 2010
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7 answers
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in Phrase origins, A - H
Where did the phrase "Hit the ground running." originate?
by niffij on March 11th, 2010
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3 answers
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in Phrase origins, A - H
What are some romantic catch phrases for a girl at school that I like? (not any mean or imbarrassing ones please).
by Generl13 on February 28th, 2010
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3 answers
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in Phrase origins, A - H
What have you been beside yourself with?
by Reptar on February 15th, 2010
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one answer
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in Phrases, B
Can you name two or more momisms? What was your most hated momism as a child?
by Cressalys on December 7th, 2009
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no answers
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in Phrase origins, A - H
What does fay mean
by fay drew on December 6th, 2009
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4 answers
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in Phrases, F
What is the origins of the phrase "cold turkey" in relation to giving up something?
by keithold is a prodigal bagger on November 30th, 2009
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one answer
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in Phrases, C
Where did calling your lover "baby" originate from? (be inventive/creative or scientific, but make it interesting) :)
by PenetratingThursday on November 27th, 2009
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in Phrases, B
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