Phrases, L.

What is the origin of the phrase "Luke-warm?"
by Piano Player on November 14th, 2009 | 3 answers | in Phrases, L

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

What I want to know is why spanish speaking people (those in the American continents, not Spain proper) are referred to as being "Latino" (the Spanish "Latin") or coming from "Latin America" when Latin is the basis for all romance languages.
by Anonymous on October 25th, 2009 | one answer | in Phrases, L

Where does the phrase " last knockings " originate from :)
by sparky on October 4th, 2009 | one answer | in Phrases, L

Why do people sak "LIKE". Example- i was going to "like" cut my hair, then "like" decided not to!.. I occasionaly say like too, but where did it come from its so annoying and over used for everything and almost everyone.
by BUTTERFLYWINGZ on August 4th, 2009 | 3 answers | in Phrases, L

Why do young people these days insist on including the word "like" in every single sentence? e.g "I was like walking down the road, and a dog was like peeing on a tree..."
by Matt147 on July 22nd, 2009 | one answer | in Phrases, L

Which famous person said, "Life is tough, but it's tougher when you're stupid."?
by Rollie on July 21st, 2009 | 4 answers | in Phrases, L

Okay, who else has multiple meanings for "LOL"? I never know if someone means "laugh out loud", "lots of love", "little old lady" ...
by cellarmaster1 on June 10th, 2009 | 6 answers | in Phrases, L

What does this phrase mean, "let the big ball bounce and the "blue cat" ramble?
by Cotton 201 on June 9th, 2009 | one answer | in Phrases, L

What does leading someone a dance mean?
by Owl 5 - 5 on June 7th, 2009 | no answers | in Phrases, L

Where does the phrase "love is in the air" originally come from?
by Yarnlady is happy every day on June 1st, 2009 | 9 answers | in Phrases, L

What are the origins of the phrase "long in the tooth"?
by keithold is a prodigal bagger on May 12th, 2009 | one answer | in Phrases, L

What is the origin of the phrase "Like grease through a goose"
by bb62kretz on May 6th, 2009 | 4 answers | in Phrases, L

My dictionary says that de facto in the sense of "living together as if married" is only an Australian/ New Zealand term. what is the term used for this in other places?
by Darth 5349U11 on April 5th, 2009 | 5 answers | in Phrases, L

How often do you say " I love you"?
by FUNYUNS on April 3rd, 2009 | 9 answers | in Phrases, L

Where did the phrase 'lucky duck' come from?
by lovebettafish on March 27th, 2009 | one answer | in Phrases, L

Were did the term " i got laid" come from?
by Porter on March 15th, 2009 | one answer | in Phrases, L

Where did the term "lighten up" come from?
by Anonymous on March 13th, 2009 | no answers | in Phrases, L

"Loser" ,whats ur views,of this word , as in the serious use and jokingly use? Have u ever called someone this? and in what way? why? what's another word for ? can be a judgemental,harmful,hurtful,foolish word!
by thatsJustme on March 9th, 2009 | one answer | in Phrases, L

What does 'LOL' stand for?
by racer on February 13th, 2009 | 9 answers | in Phrases, L

What is the meaning of Lip Service
by sree10473 on January 22nd, 2009 | 2 answers | in Phrases, L

What is a lampost? I've seen that word in two newspapers this month. Is it a post for a lam, or is it an ost for a lamp?
by Andy B has left AB on December 23rd, 2008 | 2 answers | in Phrases, L

What does this pharse mean in english?? "Las duenas de mis 15nas" its in spanish. I can figure out it says "the owners of my"....... but I don't know what the "15nas" means.
by Lynette26 on December 9th, 2008 | 2 answers | in Phrases, L

Let your life speake for you what do you think this mean?
by ishraa on December 6th, 2008 | 2 answers | in Phrases, L

Why did the man with the very first speech impediment, in his right mind, call it a 'lisp'!?
by hujdgu on November 11th, 2008 | one answer | in Phrases, L

What is the origin of "loan shark"?
by Doggie S on October 22nd, 2008 | 2 answers | in Phrases, L

What does the phrase mean 'Looking for ginger hairs in the palm of your hand'?
by Anonymous on September 23rd, 2008 | one answer | in Phrases, L

What is the origin of the phrase "like a kid in a candy store"?
by SCRRBC on September 19th, 2008 | one answer | in Phrases, L

Does the term "lovebirds" predate the discovery of the birds themselves?
by Mastodon on August 5th, 2008 | one answer | in Phrases, L

What comes to mind when you hear the phrase, "a losing battle"?
by Jodie44 on August 4th, 2008 | 32 answers | in Phrases, L

What does the term "loose lips" mean to you?
by Sexyrabbit on July 16th, 2008 | 19 answers | in Phrases, L

The phrase "like a three ring circus" refers to an uproar; a lot of things happening at once. I would like to know the origin of this phrase.
by SCRRBC on May 15th, 2008 | 2 answers | in Phrases, L

What is the origin of the phrase "Live with Passion Love Deeply Laugh out Loud"?
by latinblu on March 10th, 2008 | 2 answers | in Phrases, L

WHERE DID THE PHRASE THE LEAST YOU CAN DO COME FROM
by SHOVEL on February 22nd, 2008 | 2 answers | in Phrases, L

What is LDS?
by FancyFeast on December 27th, 2007 | 4 answers | in Phrases, L

Where does the saying 'living on a shoestring' come from?
by susieb on November 22nd, 2007 | one answer | in Phrases, L

What do you think of the phrase "leave something to the imagination"?
by LadyLuck on September 25th, 2007 | 9 answers | in Phrases, L

What is the origin of the syntax - "Lock, stock and Barrel"?
by karniki1 on August 7th, 2007 | 5 answers | in Phrases, L

Do you think the saying "Let me drop everything and work on your problem?" is a good motto for most ABers?
by Someone on July 12th, 2007 | one answer | in Phrases, L

What does it mean to "lead someone down the garden path"?
by fyrespryte on June 19th, 2007 | 6 answers | in Phrases, L

What is the old proverb...Lightening never strikes twice in the same spot, but love can?
by atreadia on May 25th, 2007 | one answer | in Phrases, L