Phrases, M.

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

"Diva" drives me crazy. Which word seems overused to you?
by JPsgirl on October 4th, 2010 | 5 people like this | 16 answers | in Phrases, M

Where did the phrase "Mad as a hatter" come from?
by Kattra on February 26th, 2010 | 2 answers | in Phrases, M

When apologizing is saying "my bad" adequate enough? Or should that be percieved as insincere?
by Icognegro on November 6th, 2009 | 3 answers | in Phrases, M

Any idea were the saying ‘Money for old rope’ comes from?
by Doyler - you have got to be kidding me! on November 4th, 2009 | one answer | in Phrases, M

What does the word "maeng" mean?
by denizen on August 20th, 2009 | 2 answers | in Phrases, M

What is the origin of the word "minute" meaning a long time?
by Anonymous on August 10th, 2009 | one answer | in Phrases, M

Have you ever heard someone refer to another as a "makerel snapper"?
by gumbie on August 4th, 2009 | one answer | in Phrases, M

Which do you think it is: mute point or moot point? My vote is for moot.
by Grant aka Guybrush Threepwood on May 18th, 2009 | 9 answers | in Phrases, M

Where did the saying "mind your P's and Q's" originate?
by stagood on May 17th, 2009 | 4 answers | in Phrases, M

I am so tired that I think I will go me-me now....do you have another name for sleeping and can you share it with us?
by Regina on April 26th, 2009 | 1 person likes this | 9 answers | in Phrases, M

What is a mouse potato?
by keithold is a prodigal bagger on April 5th, 2009 | 4 answers | in Phrases, M

What are you doing when you are Making Whoopie?
by keithold is a prodigal bagger on March 17th, 2009 | 9 answers | in Phrases, M

Where did the saying, "makes you want to punch a baby" come from?
by ThePrognosticAgnostic on March 15th, 2009 | 4 answers | in Phrases, M

What is a mad hatter?
by Running, Fall Up on February 23rd, 2009 | 2 answers | in Phrases, M

Where did the phrase "monkey cut" come from? i remember using it in elementary school when allowing someone to cut behind you in line...mainly at lunch...mmm, lunch...
by Anonymous on February 7th, 2009 | one answer | in Phrases, M

What's the origin of the tradition of saying, "Merry Christmas Eve Gift"?
by golfloser on December 24th, 2008 | 5 answers | in Phrases, M

What is the origin of "may the best man win"?
by Doggie S on November 11th, 2008 | 2 answers | in Phrases, M

In U.K, when someone says 'Matey' does that mean a friend that's a female or can it be for both genders just the same as 'Mate'?
by shorty on November 7th, 2008 | 3 answers | in Phrases, M

Where did the phrase "My 2 cents" come from?
by Craigor on October 16th, 2008 | 1 person likes this | 7 answers | in Phrases, M

What is the origin of the phrase "milk it for all it's worth"?
by SCRRBC on September 29th, 2008 | no answers | in Phrases, M

Where did the phrase "Mercy me!" come from?
by Anonymous on August 1st, 2008 | 2 answers | in Phrases, M

The more the merier?
by rezm174 on July 18th, 2008 | one answer | in Phrases, M

Is it disrespectful to use the term "my old lady/man"?
by Anonymous on July 7th, 2008 | one answer | in Phrases, M

Why do we say people of wealth have the Midas touch?
by BabyRoo on April 24th, 2008 | one answer | in Phrases, M

Where does the phrase 'mark you card' originate
by janice on April 21st, 2008 | no answers | in Phrases, M

Where did the various experessions using "much" come from - eg "nervous, much?" or "insecure, much?"
by Anonymous on April 14th, 2008 | 3 answers | in Phrases, M

Where did the term 'Mexican standoff' originate?
by Ed the Jetpacking Headbanger on March 31st, 2008 | 3 answers | in Phrases, M

Where did the expression "Makes me want to pull my hair out" come from and what does it mean?
by QuinnFan on November 7th, 2007 | 2 answers | in Phrases, M

Where did phrase the man upstairs originate
by Anonymous on October 18th, 2007 | no answers | in Phrases, M

Where does the phrase "monkeying around" come from?
by anonymous on August 23rd, 2007 | 3 answers | in Phrases, M

Why do we refer to a celebrity's "meteoric" rise to stardom, when in fact a meteor falls? Where does this usage come from?
by ChrisDG on August 4th, 2007 | 2 answers | in Phrases, M

Does anyone know where the expression 'more...than you could shake a stick at' comes from?
by Amphetamine is alone again on July 4th, 2007 | 2 answers | in Phrases, M

When I'm miserable, I sure don't want an audience, do you? So where does "Misery loves company" come from?
by RosieGHM Jetpacker on July 3rd, 2007 | 12 answers | in Phrases, M

Has anybody heard the expression "money to the floor,money to the door". If so, what does it mean, and where does it come from(i've alway's been told Ireland)
by robinblobin on June 5th, 2007 | one answer | in Phrases, M