Phrases, F.

How often do you use the phrase "Filth hounds of Hades"?
by Andy B has left AB on September 10th, 2011 | 3 people like this | 3 answers | in Phrases, F

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

What does fay mean
by fay drew on December 6th, 2009 | 4 answers | in Phrases, F

Can you give me an example of something that "floors" you? What does the term mean to you?
by Reptar on November 9th, 2009 | 4 answers | in Phrases, F

What does the phrase "food for thought" mean?
by Anonymous on November 6th, 2009 | 2 answers | in Phrases, F

What is the italian word for Friend
by Anonymous on October 24th, 2009 | 2 answers | in Phrases, F

What does the old adage "face like a kite" mean?
by bazza on October 21st, 2009 | one answer | in Phrases, F

Where did the word "fuck" come from? Why do most, find it so offensive?
by CAPTAINBOB on October 12th, 2009 | one answer | in Phrases, F

Apparently, "failing my Ls" is an Australian term. What does that mean in American English?
by Running, Fall Up on September 10th, 2009 | 2 answers | in Phrases, F

What is the origin of the expression "fire in the hole?"
by Kornflapper on September 7th, 2009 | one answer | in Phrases, F

If I said that someone was a "few sandwiches short of a picnic", what would I mean?
by keithold is a prodigal bagger on August 10th, 2009 | 30 answers | in Phrases, F

When people say "For Pete's Sake!", which Pete are they referring to?
by de Joisey on August 9th, 2009 | one answer | in Phrases, F

How do you describe a “frame of reference?”
by Running, Fall Up on August 5th, 2009 | one answer | in Phrases, F

What does it mean, to “fill something out on a lark?”
by Running, Fall Up on July 14th, 2009 | 3 answers | in Phrases, F

What is the meaning and origin of the phrase "From the bottom of my heart"?
by Nancy on June 14th, 2009 | no answers | in Phrases, F

What is the origin of the phrase "fair crack of the whip"?
by keithold is a prodigal bagger on June 14th, 2009 | 4 answers | in Phrases, F

Is the acronym for ''Free Unwise Conservative Keisters'' likely to prevent its common usage as a phrase?
by Halliburton Shill on June 1st, 2009 | one answer | in Phrases, F

Who uttered the now-infamous phrase? : “Fun Will Now Commence.”
by Running, Fall Up on February 1st, 2009 | 2 answers | in Phrases, F

What is the meaning and origin of "fat and happy"? Is it the same as "fat, dumb and happy"?
by Anonymous on July 6th, 2008 | no answers | in Phrases, F

When was the term "figurenude" first used and what is it?
by CurtisNeeley on July 6th, 2008 | 2 answers | in Phrases, F

Why do people insist that "freeze the balls of a brass monkey" has anything to do with navies and cannonballs when it has been decisively shown to have nothing to do with either. Is it stubborness, ignorance or something else I haven't guessed at yet?
by enforced bliss on July 2nd, 2008 | one answer | in Phrases, F

How did the phrase "free as a bird" come to be coined to mean that one is at liberty, without obligations?
by SCRRBC on July 1st, 2008 | 2 answers | in Phrases, F

How did the phrase "following in his footsteps" come to be coined to mean to follow someone's example or guidance or to carry on the behavior, work or tradition of someone?
by SCRRBC on July 1st, 2008 | one answer | in Phrases, F

What's the actual meaning and the origin of the phrase, "Fit to be tied"?
by Wolfen on May 6th, 2008 | 2 answers | in Phrases, F

What is the origin of the phrase "freak out"?
by SCRRBC on May 5th, 2008 | no answers | in Phrases, F

I once met a man who whenever he heard anything funny, he would say "That's funnier than piss!" Do you think he actually would ever laugh at urine, or perhaps laugh at himself while urinating?
by Anonymous on March 19th, 2008 | 2 answers | in Phrases, F

I where does the term French Laundry come from?The term French drain is derogatory & I have a feeling that French laundry may have derogatory or racist origins.
by bernadette on March 12th, 2008 | one answer | in Phrases, F

Is the term French Laundry derogatory?
by bernadette on March 12th, 2008 | 2 answers | in Phrases, F

Why do they say "For the love of Pete"? Who's Pete?
by Night Time on February 19th, 2008 | 2 answers | in Phrases, F

What is the origin/reference of "to flip an email" (to send/forward)?
by pnyknight on February 4th, 2008 | one answer | in Phrases, F

What does dressing "fresh off the boat" mean?
by Fun on November 19th, 2007 | 2 answers | in Phrases, F

What is a "FOB"?
by FancyFeast on November 19th, 2007 | 5 answers | in Phrases, F

How often do you use the word "Fortnight"? (For those of you who don't know what that means, I recommend that you pick up a dictionary and enlighten yourselves.)
by Ender is back.. And slightly confused. on November 4th, 2007 | 10 answers | in Phrases, F

Does fruit of the loom actually mean something?
by Hellaphunt's Skynet on October 17th, 2007 | 3 answers | in Phrases, F

Are you fond of the phrase "f*cking wicked"?
by travis bickle on June 17th, 2007 | 4 answers | in Phrases, F

'Fight fire with fire', any idea where this comes from?
by sloroller on May 6th, 2007 | 7 answers | in Phrases, F

How would you explain the phrase "from the frying pan, into the fire"?
by Sheriff Raff -Answerhag on March 30th, 2007 | 5 answers | in Phrases, F

Who came up with the phrase "fly tipping"?
by anonymous on August 15th, 2006 | 2 answers | in Phrases, F