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The second three of the whole nine yards about sayings and their origin
Was the phrase 'paying your dues' coined by any particular religion or peoples?
by Ombliss22 on January 19th, 2012
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What does"at your wit's end"mean?
by Answerbag Staff on March 10th, 2010
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Its go time !!!! What does that mean to you
by ChelseaLee on January 12th, 2012
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What does"below the salt"mean?
by Answerbag Staff on March 3rd, 2010
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What is the phrase that pays?
by Fun1 on December 22nd, 2011
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Why the expression "In a pickle"?
by Koz - Passion Perseverance Patience on October 30th, 2011
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How well do you know the back of your hand?
by Koz - Passion Perseverance Patience on October 29th, 2011
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Who coined the term 'Obamacare'?
by Ed the Jetpacking Headbanger on October 28th, 2011
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Who was Roger? (The jolly one with the flag named after him).
by Aaron_J8432 on October 28th, 2011
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What does "OK" mean?
by Weylon on August 3rd, 2011
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Why should I pay attention? What has attention ever done that it deserves to be paid?
by Old School on August 1st, 2011
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What is mumbo jumbo?
by Chicago Lady on July 17th, 2011
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Where does the expression "It will suit you to a T" come from? I just used it in an answer but I do not know why?
by formichinoo on June 2nd, 2011
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Have you ever heard of "making a mountain out of a molehill"?
by triddler on May 7th, 2011
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has anyone ever heard the term, I'm tight?
by Risa on April 22nd, 2011
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Where did the the term for tired feet,"may dogs are tired", come from
by rabid on January 23rd, 2011
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where did the term speaking off the top of you head come from.
by rabid on January 23rd, 2011
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Do You Like this Era you are liveing Now, If not What Era Do you like to Live ?? And Eny Reasons??
by aliasjjj on December 20th, 2010
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"Diva" drives me crazy. Which word seems overused to you?
by JPsgirl on October 4th, 2010
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How did your pants catching on fire become an indication that you are a lying?
by Anonymous on August 26th, 2010
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If you heard the words "Knuckle up" in a crowd what would you do?
by Matt the Great on August 12th, 2010
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When people say, "peace" are they really saying, "piece?"
by SELENIUM_TEST_83335 on August 9th, 2010
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"It's the pits". What is the origin of this saying? Possibly to do with a courthouse underground cell block somewhere in England.
by misterbroon on July 8th, 2010
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What\'s the origin of the expression, \"ass over tea kettle\"?
by jrrobbins1 on May 6th, 2010
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What does"at your wit's end"mean?
by Answerbag Staff on March 10th, 2010
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What does"below the salt"mean?
by Answerbag Staff on March 3rd, 2010
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Does it irk you when someone says something meaningless like "It is what it is" as if it meant something?
by GeorgeGee left Answerbag (What's this?) on March 1st, 2010
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Where did the phrase "Mad as a hatter" come from?
by Kattra on February 26th, 2010
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Is there an alternative word for "political cartoons"? Is perhaps the name of a famous cartoonist used to refer to political cartoons?
by Rita on December 9th, 2009
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Where did the expression "on the wagon" originate - referring to someone that's trying to curb eating or drinking?
by debodun on November 30th, 2009
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What does this phrase mean? "ill be six if youll be nine"
by Anonymous on November 27th, 2009
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Where does the phrase "I'm Busched" come from?
by Anonymous on November 26th, 2009
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We all have heard the phrase "on my own terms" when you say that what do you really mean?
by -Icy- on November 24th, 2009
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What is the derivation of "look after"?
by Mike on November 22nd, 2009
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Do you agree with the statement"No pain, no gain"?
by Mountain Momma on November 19th, 2009
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What does the phrase, just make sure the beaver doesnt have a grip, and use some paint" mean? (2009-11-17)
by Mashimaro on November 17th, 2009
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What does the phrase, just make sure the beaver doesnt have a grip, and use some paint" mean?
by Mashimaro on November 17th, 2009
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Named after psychoanalyst SIGMUND FREUD,what exactly is "a Freudian slip"?
by bLOGGER on November 17th, 2009
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Have you heard of the saying "Nothing but the best for my family"? Can you give me an example of this?
by -NUNYA-- on November 16th, 2009
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What is the origin of the phrase "Luke-warm?"
by Piano Player on November 14th, 2009
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What are the origins of the phrase "name your poison"?
by keithold is a prodigal bagger on November 8th, 2009
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Is calling someone an "inconsiderate douchebag" fitting or redundant?
by Halliburton Shill on November 8th, 2009
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