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by Scotslass on February 4th, 2011 | 4 people like this | 6 answers | in Phrases, G

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What does the phrase "Picas o platicas?" mean?
by moregreen on November 23rd, 2010 | 1 person likes this | one answer | in Phrases, G

What is the origin of the phrase "Goodnight, sweet prince"?
by Stranger in a Strange Land on November 17th, 2009 | 2 answers | in Phrases, G

Where did the term "giving back" come from and what does it mean?
by writemyselfaletter on November 1st, 2009 | no answers | in Phrases, G

Can you describe the sensation of a "gut feeling"?
by Reptar on October 26th, 2009 | 10 answers | in Phrases, G

Who said"good nite, dont let the bed bugs bite"?
by alaveno on October 10th, 2009 | 5 answers | in Phrases, G

Where did the phrase "Giving someone the third degree" come from?
by Jiminboise on September 7th, 2009 | 2 answers | in Phrases, G

What always goes off with a bang?
by keithold is a prodigal bagger on September 7th, 2009 | 13 answers | in Phrases, G

Where does the saying"give him an inch and he will take a foot "originate from
by everton on August 27th, 2009 | one answer | in Phrases, G

What are you doing if you "go the full monty"?
by keithold is a prodigal bagger on August 25th, 2009 | 5 answers | in Phrases, G

Origin of the saying "get your bearings"
by Jack on August 24th, 2009 | one answer | in Phrases, G

What is meant by "to have green fingers"?
by Tel UK- Licensed to fish! on August 10th, 2009 | 6 answers | in Phrases, G

Does the term "Going Postal" mean anything to people outside the US? What do you think it means?
by Anonymous T. Jackson on May 21st, 2009 | 6 answers | in Phrases, G

Who first stated 'Gentlemen prefer blondes'?
by Ed the Jetpacking Headbanger on April 15th, 2009 | 7 answers | in Phrases, G

Where does the phrase "going out on a limb" come from?
by Cowtipper on March 20th, 2009 | 5 answers | in Phrases, G

When did the expression "give me five" come into use?
by curious mom on March 11th, 2009 | 2 answers | in Phrases, G

What does "golden door" mean?
by MUgolden_eagle on March 11th, 2009 | 3 answers | in Phrases, G

Can you tell me where the phrase 'giddy up' comes from & is this an American expression?
by laser on February 28th, 2009 | one answer | in Phrases, G

What does the "Golden Years" mean to you?
by Cotton 201 on February 24th, 2009 | 8 answers | in Phrases, G

Who coined the term "Green" in reference to one who respects the environment?
by Ed the Jetpacking Headbanger on February 22nd, 2009 | 2 answers | in Phrases, G

If a pear has a bad day, do things go apple-shaped?
by keithold is a prodigal bagger on February 13th, 2009 | one answer | in Phrases, G

Where is the origin of the phrase 'girl friday'?
by Ed the Jetpacking Headbanger on February 13th, 2009 | one answer | in Phrases, G

Who was Gordon Bennett and why do we take his name in vain?
by Derry Tift on January 28th, 2009 | one answer | in Phrases, G

Where did the term 'green-eyed monster' originate from?
by Ed the Jetpacking Headbanger on January 21st, 2009 | 2 answers | in Phrases, G

I've just read that "Godzilla" is a portmanteau word for "God" and "gorilla". If that's true, where does the "z" come from?
by Andy B has left AB on January 13th, 2009 | 3 answers | in Phrases, G

What is the grammatically correct phrase for saying: grant you or granted? Like you are trying to say...Now, I understand your opinion...
by Hoolia on December 1st, 2008 | one answer | in Phrases, G

What is the origin of the phrase gutter level?
by Doggie S on November 22nd, 2008 | one answer | in Phrases, G

I get around. Do you get around?
by keymaster on November 5th, 2008 | 15 answers | in Phrases, G

Whats some funny phrases u have heard in your life??? Mines "U have the body of a God, Unfortunately that God is Buddha!!!" Hahahahaa lolz
by Jesse_sos on October 26th, 2008 | one answer | in Phrases, G

Quickly - Can you tell me what G.O.P. means without looking it up ? Yes or No? Please don't give out the answer. Thanks
by mttdal on October 21st, 2008 | 39 answers | in Phrases, G

Where does the phrase "give it up" originate and what does it mean?
by moe on October 15th, 2008 | one answer | in Phrases, G

What is the origin of the phrase "got schooled'?
by SCRRBC on September 9th, 2008 | 2 answers | in Phrases, G

What is the origin of the phrase "go with your gut"?
by SCRRBC on September 9th, 2008 | one answer | in Phrases, G

The phrase "get your arms around it" means that one completely understands a situation or project. I would like to know the origin of that phrase and is it synonymous with the phrase "wrap you mind around it"?
by SCRRBC on September 9th, 2008 | one answer | in Phrases, G

The phrase "the game is on the line" means that the game is at a point when what happens next will determine the winner. I thought its origin was from business, but it seems as it's from sports. Can someone clarify where the phrase originated?
by SCRRBC on September 9th, 2008 | no answers | in Phrases, G

Where did the exlaimation "Great Scott!" come from?
by albert nonymous "A" nonymous for short. on September 5th, 2008 | one answer | in Phrases, G

Where did the phrase "to get one’s goat" come from?
by Amorphous Blob on August 21st, 2008 | one answer | in Phrases, G

What does giddyupidness mean?
by babybear on August 8th, 2008 | 2 answers | in Phrases, G

Has she ever "given you the mitten"?
by Kteachers Pet on June 16th, 2008 | one answer | in Phrases, G

Does the expression "gimlet-eyed" refer to the cocktail or the tool?
by bluelorelai on May 26th, 2008 | one answer | in Phrases, G