Phrases, A.

What phrases can't you stand?
by babylon811 on June 16th, 2010 | 1 person likes this | 15 answers | in Phrases, A

by Anonymous on December 31st, 1969 | no answers | in

What is the meaning of the popular saying"A rolling stone gathers no moss"?
by AnswerBagFreak on November 4th, 2009 | 3 answers | in Phrases, A

As soon as possible ,as sick as a parrot, what other phrases couid a.s.a.p. mean?
by strange1 still in pb on October 11th, 2009 | 3 answers | in Phrases, A

The penny has dropped: any ideas where this phrase came from?
by Tania Lue on October 9th, 2009 | one answer | in Phrases, A

Have you ever heard the phrase "a point for your thoughts"?
by ispamalam on August 14th, 2009 | 12 answers | in Phrases, A

What is the meaning of the Aussie saying,as dry as a Kookaburra's Khyber?
by Tel UK- Licensed to fish! on August 6th, 2009 | 6 answers | in Phrases, A

Define the saying "A fair crack of the whip"?
by Tel UK- Licensed to fish! on August 6th, 2009 | 3 answers | in Phrases, A

Where did the phrase " A bird in the hand is two in the bush" , originate from?
by Designer4theking...loves her kitties on May 18th, 2009 | 3 answers | in Phrases, A

In regards to the phrase "All things in moderation" Does this mean quantity or frequency to you?
by Little Miss Dangerous on April 19th, 2009 | 24 answers | in Phrases, A

Which abbreviation are you most likely to use if you want something done quickly?
by keithold is a prodigal bagger on February 18th, 2009 | 5 answers | in Phrases, A

What does "all systems are a go" mean?
by Miss Awesome on February 17th, 2009 | one answer | in Phrases, A

Why is someone who never breaks rules and is no fun called "a goody two-shoes?" Does anyone know the meaning behind this expression?
by 34th st. on February 3rd, 2009 | one answer | in Phrases, A

"attack is the best form of defence"?
by sickofgames on February 1st, 2009 | 6 answers | in Phrases, A

Why do we use the phrase, a cup of tea solves everything?
by Anonymous on January 11th, 2009 | 2 answers | in Phrases, A

Why do people insist on using the word 'addicting'? There was a perfectly good word that was already in place. I challenge you to find me ONE place where 'addicting' is more correct than 'addictive'. This one's pissed me off for a while.
by hugejerk on October 27th, 2008 | one answer | in Phrases, A

Where did the phrase "Ate Up" come from?
by Anonymous on October 17th, 2008 | 2 answers | in Phrases, A

What is a politically correct word for "anal-retentive"?
by Mastodon on October 7th, 2008 | 13 answers | in Phrases, A

What is the origin of the phrase "a necessary evil"?
by SCRRBC on October 1st, 2008 | 2 answers | in Phrases, A

What does AWOL mean?
by Anonymous on August 28th, 2008 | 2 answers | in Phrases, A

What is the meaning of a womans glory
by oreocookies on August 20th, 2008 | one answer | in Phrases, A

How did the phrase "anything goes" come to be coined to mean with no rules or regulations?
by SCRRBC on June 2nd, 2008 | one answer | in Phrases, A

How the phrase "any friend of yours is a friend of mine" come to be coined to mean that I can believe a person is trustworthy because someone else thinks he/she is trustworthy?
by SCRRBC on June 2nd, 2008 | 2 answers | in Phrases, A

How did the phrase "all in a day's work" come to be coined to mean part of a daily routine and/or what is expected to do a job?
by SCRRBC on June 2nd, 2008 | no answers | in Phrases, A

Have you ever used the word "Asinine" in a totally literal sense?
by Mr. Meaulnes on May 29th, 2008 | 4 answers | in Phrases, A

What do you think of the saying: A penny saved, is a penny earned and why?
by Kurdawar on May 29th, 2008 | 2 answers | in Phrases, A

They say that "a penny saved, is a penny earned;" but isn't it just as possible that this penny was found, robbed, or embezzled?
by zazzy_one on May 14th, 2008 | 7 answers | in Phrases, A

What is the origin of the term "all ears"?
by SCRRBC on May 5th, 2008 | one answer | in Phrases, A

What does the phrase "all circuses have their clowns" mean?
by Yanstari on April 28th, 2008 | 4 answers | in Phrases, A

At what ceremony are we most likely to hear the words "Ashes to ashes, dust to dust"?
by keithold is a prodigal bagger on April 22nd, 2008 | 4 answers | in Phrases, A

What did you feel starting the April Foul day? (Render a prank to yourself)
by prof. mes solzhenitsy on April 1st, 2008 | one answer | in Phrases, A

What does "Annato no tomadachi" mean in English -It's japanese.
by Lin on December 19th, 2007 | one answer | in Phrases, A

What is the origin of the phrase "Amateur night in Dixie?"
by claster on December 6th, 2007 | one answer | in Phrases, A

I have a new motto "Always look on the bright side of life" do you like it?
by Wild One on November 26th, 2007 | 7 answers | in Phrases, A

What is an "Angel's Share" of Cognac?
by Meow Meow 1BadMutha TBMF on July 23rd, 2007 | 6 answers | in Phrases, A

When and where did the phrase "a bullet with my/your name on it" originate?
by tom83y on June 24th, 2007 | no answers | in Phrases, A

'A nod is as good as a wink...to a blind horse' was the name of an album by The Faces in the early seventies, did they make this up, or is this an old phrase they borrowed?
by sloroller on May 29th, 2007 | one answer | in Phrases, A