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Origin of phrases starting with the letter H
Where does the saying "holy Toledo" come from?
by Cowtipper on October 26th, 2009
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by Anonymous on December 31st, 1969
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Where did the word horny come from and how did it come to be associated with being in the mood for sex?
by MusicalChef on October 12th, 2009
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My name, Larry Happiday, seems to imply that I am always happy. Does my quantum of happiness stand greater than those of others? I wonder! lately I came across as happy as larry and HAPPY DAY CENTRES. does having Happy in your name you happier?
by Larry1 on October 5th, 2009
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What does it mean, to "head one off?"
by Running, Fall Up on September 3rd, 2009
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What does it mean, to “hold a candle to” someone?
by Running, Fall Up on August 27th, 2009
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Where does the phrase "There's mud in your eye" come from?
by RSB on August 21st, 2009
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one answer
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What does it mean for someone to “have been on the fence” for something? (e.g. “I’ve been on the fence on whether I should delete this or not.”)
by Running, Fall Up on July 22nd, 2009
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What does "(To) have the devil pay" means?
by Usama on June 20th, 2009
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one answer
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Where did the phrase "holy roller" come from?
by Amorphous Blob on June 5th, 2009
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Where does the expression half baked come from
by junkmail on April 8th, 2009
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Where do the derogatory word "honky"originate and what is it's meaning?
by YoYoYo on February 18th, 2009
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If you disagree with something, have you ever used the term "Hell to the no?"
by Pepe Le Stink on February 7th, 2009
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Do you know the capital of h?
by homee on January 23rd, 2009
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What is the origin of the phrase "human being"?
by keithold is a prodigal bagger on December 20th, 2008
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In the phrase "hue and cry", what's a hue?
by Amorphous Blob on December 8th, 2008
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one answer
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Do the words HO! HO! HO! have any real significant meaning?
by john pennington on November 19th, 2008
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"Hair in the butter" - this expression apparently means : "a delicate situation". Have you ever heard it before? Do you know its origin?
by dea_ex_machina on November 15th, 2008
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When I say "hit a brick wall", how can you relate to that phrase?
by sm00z on November 5th, 2008
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I've heard the term, "a handsome woman", what does she look like?
by Koz - Passion Perseverance Patience on October 15th, 2008
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Who first wrote, or coined the phrase "A holiday from reason?"
by Anonymous on October 6th, 2008
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Where does"hole in the wall" come from and when did it start meaning a dumpy place?Do gay practices have anything to do with it? I don't believe the Hole in the Wall Gang have anything to do with it, looking for other answers, please.
by Heavens2Betsy on September 26th, 2008
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How did the phrase "a hot hand" come to be coined to mean that one is playing or performing well? Did it originate in the sports' world?
by SCRRBC on September 16th, 2008
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What is the origin of the phrase "he/she silenced the critics'?
by SCRRBC on September 15th, 2008
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What is the origin of the phrase "haven't got a penny to my name"?
by SCRRBC on September 15th, 2008
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What is the origin of the phrase "to hang yourself"?
by SCRRBC on September 15th, 2008
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How did the word "hammered" come to be coined to mean that someone is drunk, intoxicated?
by SCRRBC on September 15th, 2008
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WHAT DOES THE TERM HIGH AS A KITE) MEAN
by Anonymous on August 23rd, 2008
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one answer
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My American friends a question for you. What is a "homecoming."?
by Greekgod on July 29th, 2008
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How and when did the phrase "make a pass" become "hit on" in common usage?
by _Lee_ on July 20th, 2008
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How's your day going?
by mo83 on July 3rd, 2008
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What does the slang phrase 'high as a kite' mean?
by Owl Zero on June 21st, 2008
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one answer
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Heavens to merdatroit, what does it mean?
by Anonymous on June 10th, 2008
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The phrase "hit a nerve" means to bring up a sensitive subject. I would like to know the origin of this phrase.
by SCRRBC on May 15th, 2008
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I know the phrase "hold your tongue" means to stop talking. I would like to know the origin of that particular phrase.
by SCRRBC on May 5th, 2008
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What is the origin of the phrase "...had it up to here".
by SCRRBC on May 5th, 2008
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one answer
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What is the origin of the term 'Honky Tonk'?
by Ed the Jetpacking Headbanger on May 3rd, 2008
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Have you paid your dues?
by Chris on April 30th, 2008
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What is the origin of "It's hot enough to breed sheep"?
by QltMAD on April 23rd, 2008
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Which language does the phrase haute causine come from?
by keithold is a prodigal bagger on March 25th, 2008
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When vehemently agreeing with something someone said, is it correctly "HERE HERE!" or "HEAR, HEAR!" or what?
by Jeztyr - whispering in the ears of kings on March 17th, 2008
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