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Origin of phrases starting with the letter B
What's the difference between raising the question and begging the question?
by Unicorn Man on November 3rd, 2011
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by Anonymous on December 31st, 1969
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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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Is there really something that is "no such thing"? If so what is it?
by WABOO on August 2nd, 2010
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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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What have you been beside yourself with?
by Reptar on February 15th, 2010
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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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Hello - please answer who, specifically, coined the phrase "BOYBAND". I think the first boyband was the "Backstreet Boys", if I'm not mistaken. Thanks!
cheers,
bickus
by bickus on October 17th, 2009
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What does blart mean? my friend told me it meant a tidy bit of poontang, but I've since heard allsorts.
by Jacques on September 11th, 2009
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What is the origin of the phrase "big shot"?
by HarleySailor on September 6th, 2009
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Who said 'bloodthirsty people should bit their tongues'?
by Sandy - Sand on September 2nd, 2009
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What is your definition of a ''bad chick''?
by MS.TODD on August 9th, 2009
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What's the origin of the term "Barnstorming?"
by Piano Player on August 9th, 2009
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How can you tell the difference between the beginning of the end and the end of the beginning?
by keithold is a prodigal bagger on August 4th, 2009
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What's one example of the old phrase 'bigger is better'?
by - alluseek - on August 2nd, 2009
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Why do people say "brand new" about something they buy? The thing may not be brand name of something, and its never really that new- people in the store have touched it/tried it on/etc..
by FallenAngelsScream on July 29th, 2009
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Who put the bum in the bumdeebumdeebum?
by Matt147 on July 21st, 2009
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Under what circumstances can I tell a woman; "Be a woman!"
by Just_another_person on July 12th, 2009
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This question is not meant to be demeaning, so please keep that in mind - I've noticed that many girls/women that have genetic mental disorder seem to be big chested; could this be from where the "big tits, no brains" stereotype started?
by Byhtomit on July 10th, 2009
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When and where should the buck start?
by keithold is a prodigal bagger on June 17th, 2009
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What does that expression mean, to "burn bridges?"
by Running, Fall Up on June 8th, 2009
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How did the phrase originate, "Break the Ice" (starting a conversation)?
by Rony on May 30th, 2009
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What is the origin of the phrase "baker's dozen"?
by keithold is a prodigal bagger on May 24th, 2009
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What's the 'body electric' anyway?
by Polly Math on May 9th, 2009
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Do you agree: "Blond is not just a hair color.... It's a state of mind"?
by Jen-Jen on April 29th, 2009
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What is the origin of the phrase "back to square one"
by wayneB on February 11th, 2009
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Where did the phrase "back to the salt mines" as in getting back to work, with shades of drudgery, come from? Is it literally from the hard work of mining?
by debtahals wears a curiosity COAT on January 31st, 2009
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What is the meaning of the term"belly-talking"
by anu's new nothing on January 28th, 2009
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What does the phrase "Bam For Life" mean? where did it originate from?
by Anonymous on January 27th, 2009
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Is it considered rude to NOT say "Bless you" when someone sneezes? I share an office w/someone who does NOT say "bless you" I think he's rude, my husband thinks just doesnt know better...what do you think?
by WonderWomen2009 on January 7th, 2009
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Where did the phrases, 'I'm bushed' for being tired, and 'beating behind the bush' for hinting/dancing around a topic, come from?
by CheekyBitch44 on December 24th, 2008
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What sort of spoon are wealthy people said to have been born with in their mouth?
by keithold is a prodigal bagger on December 2nd, 2008
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What is the origin of the phrase "bottomless pit"?
by Doggie S on November 14th, 2008
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What is the origin of "birthday suit"? Who first came up with that term?
by Doggie S on November 6th, 2008
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To 'Blush like a blue dog' means?
by Schonberg on October 31st, 2008
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Are you beating about the bush for any thing?
by engineer is Terminator on October 22nd, 2008
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WHERE DID THE SAYING BELL THE CAT COME FROM
by Anonymous on September 14th, 2008
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What is the origin of the phrase boy next door?
by Doggie S on September 5th, 2008
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What is the origin of the term "Blue Plate Special?"
by Stu B in his fleece-lined COAT on July 4th, 2008
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How did the phrase "the body is still warm" come to be coined to describe a situation whereby someone is over anxious in their attempt to take or receive the possessions of someone who has recently died or left a company or organization.
by SCRRBC on May 20th, 2008
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The phrase "beet red" means very red in reference to someone blushing. I would like to know the origin of this phrase.
by SCRRBC on May 15th, 2008
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