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Origin of phrases starting with the letter D
What happens if you look a gift horse in the mouth?
by Marisa on September 8th, 2011
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by Anonymous on December 31st, 1969
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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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Why are detectives also known as a 'dick'?
by Ed the Jetpacking Headbanger on November 2nd, 2009
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I have been given a t-shirt with an old man sitting on a bench and asking "do you want to sit down and unfritter". I would like to know what unfritter means. I am assuming it could be rude... Any ideas? Thanks.
by Cobbler on August 29th, 2009
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Does the saying "don't fix it if it ain't broke" have anything to do with financial status?
by technios on August 13th, 2009
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In the UK if you were to get realy dressed up it could be said that you are "dressed up like a dogs dinner" Where did such a strange saying come from?
by Madad on August 7th, 2009
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What's the origin of the phrase "Davy Jones locker?"
by KATTALNUVA on July 31st, 2009
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Have you heard the saying, "Don't spray it, say it!" do you know people that do that?
by Kewl Guy - has gone 360 on July 23rd, 2009
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What do you think people mean when they use the term "down and dirty?"
by Kornflapper on July 7th, 2009
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How would you define down-to Earth?*
by Celeste: It is what it is. Like it or not on June 28th, 2009
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How did the saying "Don't push the envelope" come from?
by Designer4theking...loves her kitties on June 6th, 2009
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How did the "Dog Days" of summer get their name?
by Andrew on May 24th, 2009
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What would the phrase " drag and drop " mean before modern computers?
by azlotto on April 15th, 2009
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What is the origin of the phrase "dipsy doodle"?
by Anonymous on April 4th, 2009
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What's meant by "dark irish"?
by LEO on March 14th, 2009
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According to the proverb, what are a girls best friend?
by keithold is a prodigal bagger on February 4th, 2009
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Is dang a cuss word?
by Anonymous on February 4th, 2009
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Why is the phrase "Don't get cute" used to warn someone about how they are behaving?
by Koz - Passion Perseverance Patience on December 23rd, 2008
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If someone says, “Don’t worry about it,” what do they REALLY mean?
by Running, Fall Up on December 7th, 2008
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What's your definition of 'downright hilarious'?
by sloroller on November 20th, 2008
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What is the orign of "draw bead" on a target?
by SloaneRanger on October 25th, 2008
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Is Down Syndrome a euphemism for mentally retarded?
by Halliburton Shill on September 3rd, 2008
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What does it mean to "Dye Grass" and why do people say "i dye grass"
by spear3 on August 9th, 2008
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When did “dork” become a term of endearment?
by the Otter on August 1st, 2008
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What is a dip? I heard that it is a 60's word for nerd...
by Secretive woman on July 21st, 2008
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What's wrong with this statement: do what you love and the money will follow?
by Mastodon on July 13th, 2008
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What does the term "double trouble" mean to you?
by Mastodon on July 6th, 2008
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How did the phrase "don't sweat it" come to be coined to mean to not spend any time worrying about something?
by SCRRBC on June 18th, 2008
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How did the phrase "doesn't stand a prayer" come to be coined to mean that one has no hope for success?
by SCRRBC on June 18th, 2008
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How did the phrase "do you feel me?" come to be coined to mean that one is asking another if they understood him/her even though he/she hasn't said the actual words?
by SCRRBC on June 18th, 2008
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How did the phrase "do what it takes" come to be coined to mean to do everything possible to satisfy someone?
by SCRRBC on June 18th, 2008
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What is the danse macabre?
by winnie on June 13th, 2008
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Where does the saying" dont hold ya breath" come from and what does it mean?
by Leo26 on June 10th, 2008
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Why do people pronounce "dishevelled" as "dish-evelled?" Shouldn't it be "dis-hevelled?"
by Andy B has left AB on May 20th, 2008
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Why do people pronounce "dishevelled" as "dish-evelled?" Shouldn't it be "dis-hevelled?"
by Andy B has left AB on May 20th, 2008
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What is the origin of the term "dead serious"?
by SCRRBC on May 5th, 2008
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What is the origin of "drama queen"?
by Doggie S on February 19th, 2008
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Where did the phrase "Don't s**t where you eat." come from and what is it referring to?
by Mrs.Dufresne on February 18th, 2008
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What is the origin of the phrase "drive it like you stole it" with diesel cars?
by pnyknight on February 4th, 2008
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My mother in law keeps calling my son's pants... drawers... I though drawers were what you put clothes in...
by nikrel on January 31st, 2008
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