Phrases, S.

What do you think the expression "to high heaven" means?
by SavageCatfish85 on October 18th, 2011 | no answers | in Phrases, S

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

Can some people's memories be as sharp as a tack at age 95?
by CosmicWunderkind on July 7th, 2010 | 1 person likes this | 5 answers | in Phrases, S

I was reading a story from the 1950's where some college guys went to "a smoker." I don't think they were making hams; What is a smoker?
by GeorgeGee left Answerbag (What's this?) on June 4th, 2010 | 2 answers | in Phrases, S

Please can someone tell me where the phrase 'success is the best revenge' originated, As I really hope that 'The Ferengi Rules of Acquisition'! wasn't the first to come up with it :)
by Sandy - Sand on November 16th, 2009 | one answer | in Phrases, S

Who said--"shes got freckles on her butt shes pretty.?
by alaveno on November 3rd, 2009 | one answer | in Phrases, S

Where did the term "scare the living daylights" come from?
by Kewl Guy - has gone 360 on November 2nd, 2009 | one answer | in Phrases, S

What does the term 'stand-up guy' mean?
by Pontiac25 on October 6th, 2009 | 2 answers | in Phrases, S

Where did the phrase "Sadie bar the door" originate?
by Anonymous on October 4th, 2009 | no answers | in Phrases, S

What does it mean, to do something "out of spite?"
by Running, Fall Up on September 13th, 2009 | 4 answers | in Phrases, S

Where did the expression "Sorry Charlie" come from?
by Bkallner on September 6th, 2009 | one answer | in Phrases, S

Who invented the pharse 'Spick and span?'
by aussiegrl4evs on September 3rd, 2009 | 2 answers | in Phrases, S

I've been watching the Buffy TVS & Angel series on DVD. They keep saying this phrase, "safe as houses". What the heck does that mean, and where did it originate?
by Phillis - Zacks little sister on August 9th, 2009 | 2 answers | in Phrases, S

What does the phrase "sailors death" refer to?
by Anonymous on August 8th, 2009 | 3 answers | in Phrases, S

Where does the term 'sick as a parrot' originate?
by strange1 still in pb on August 1st, 2009 | 8 answers | in Phrases, S

What is the origin of the phrase, "sleep tight?"
by Stu B in his fleece-lined COAT on August 1st, 2009 | 6 answers | in Phrases, S

How many sarah hoffman's are there in the world?
by Anonymous on July 29th, 2009 | no answers | in Phrases, S

Um maybe I'm a bit slow, but what does s/o mean?
by earthchild on July 17th, 2009 | one answer | in Phrases, S

Where did the saying spill the beans come from?
by Boozy Soozy on July 13th, 2009 | 4 answers | in Phrases, S

Where did the phrase "Sweet!" come from?
by Anonymous on July 13th, 2009 | 2 answers | in Phrases, S

Where did the term spitting image come from?
by Lingerer on June 26th, 2009 | 5 answers | in Phrases, S

What does the term "step on your dick" mean
by Dudley on June 13th, 2009 | 3 answers | in Phrases, S

Where did the phrase "spit it out" come from when hastening someone to say something? Where did "spill it" come from when coaxing someone to tell a secret?
by Meow on April 21st, 2009 | 2 answers | in Phrases, S

In naval circles, what did "splice the mainbrace" mean?
by keithold is a prodigal bagger on April 8th, 2009 | 2 answers | in Phrases, S

What does this phrase mean? What in "Sam's tarnation," mean?
by Cotton 201 on March 22nd, 2009 | 3 answers | in Phrases, S

What is the meaning of "slow boat to China?"
by Pearls..loves diamonds too on March 12th, 2009 | one answer | in Phrases, S

What does this term mean to you, "stack greased BB's with boxing gloves?"
by Cotton 201 on March 11th, 2009 | 2 answers | in Phrases, S

What is your definition of, "Stand tall'?
by HEYTHERE on March 7th, 2009 | one answer | in Phrases, S

What does the phrase "snake bit" mean?
by kat on March 2nd, 2009 | one answer | in Phrases, S

Have you ever heard the expression "Spit on the fire and call in the dogs"?
by Dog Chaser on February 26th, 2009 | 2 answers | in Phrases, S

You have all heard the saying blown to smitherines? ... what is a smitherine?
by xxGxx on February 22nd, 2009 | 2 answers | in Phrases, S

Colloquially, how many feet under are you if you are dead and buried?
by keithold is a prodigal bagger on February 11th, 2009 | one answer | in Phrases, S

What does "your sixes are covered" mean?
by Piano Player on February 9th, 2009 | 3 answers | in Phrases, S

What did they used to call the stud animal before the term came around?
by scottie b on February 6th, 2009 | 4 answers | in Phrases, S

What is the origin of the term snow job?
by boo on January 7th, 2009 | 2 answers | in Phrases, S

Why, other than for space, do most AB'ers use s/o instead of partner when used in questions or answers?
by - Pompey Dave - wearing a COAT of blue - on January 5th, 2009 | 7 answers | in Phrases, S

When was the phrase "snail mail" first used?
by Doggie S on December 24th, 2008 | 2 answers | in Phrases, S

What is the origin of the phrase "sweet talker"?
by Doggie S on December 23rd, 2008 | 2 answers | in Phrases, S

What are we doing when we are "showing the white feather"?
by keithold is a prodigal bagger on December 1st, 2008 | 2 answers | in Phrases, S

What is the origin of "Snug as a bug in a rug" and how do we know how snug a bug is in a rug?
by Koz - Passion Perseverance Patience on November 28th, 2008 | 3 answers | in Phrases, S

What is the origin of the phrase "sex symbol"?
by Doggie S on November 13th, 2008 | 2 answers | in Phrases, S