Phrases, T.

What is the origin of the phrase "Step children to god"?
by MrAccident on December 29th, 2011 | no answers | in Phrases, T

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

Are "Touched by god" and "Touched in the head" the same thing? And should you report them to the police?
by Ombliss22 on February 6th, 2011 | 4 people like this | 6 answers | in Phrases, T

What are some southern phrases that us notherners wouldn't get?
by Dark Passenger on October 21st, 2010 | 2 people like this | 10 answers | in Phrases, T

Whoever lunatically coined the word honeymoon? Is there a moon that tastes like honey?
by WABOO on September 21st, 2010 | 2 people like this | 6 answers | in Phrases, T

Why is "the pot calling the kettle black" a bad thing. I have a black fridge/toaster/microwave and I love 'em. What's the deal here?
by RosieGHM Jetpacker on September 9th, 2010 | 2 people like this | 5 answers | in Phrases, T

Where did the phrase "toppin' cotton" originate and what does it mean?
by Anonymous on November 4th, 2009 | no answers | in Phrases, T

What are some examples of some "tall orders?"
by Running, Fall Up on September 26th, 2009 | one answer | in Phrases, T

What does it mean by (tare your heart out)?
by Evil Pregnant Master on September 22nd, 2009 | 2 answers | in Phrases, T

Could you give one interpretation of the meaning of the phrase 'To Paint the Town Red'?
by Suby the Coat on August 27th, 2009 | 6 answers | in Phrases, T

What's the origin of the phrase "tie one on" meaning to get seriously drunk?
by ThorThpot on August 26th, 2009 | one answer | in Phrases, T

What does TWIT stand for?
by keithold is a prodigal bagger on August 3rd, 2009 | 4 answers | in Phrases, T

Where does the phrase "Tell it to the Marines" originate from?
by Marky Mark on July 9th, 2009 | one answer | in Phrases, T

I think that they used to say that someone had been touched by the hand of God when they were a little strange. Is that the origin of the expression, "touched?
by Bull wears a COAT of many colours on June 10th, 2009 | one answer | in Phrases, T

In a non-fencing context, what is the correct usage of the french word 'Touche'?
by Tonibee on May 29th, 2009 | one answer | in Phrases, T

What is the etymology of the phrase "to rule the roast"? Does it have any relation to food? Thank you!
by Anonymous on May 20th, 2009 | one answer | in Phrases, T

Who said, "There is no time like the present"? That person deserves a medal!
by Phillis - Zacks little sister on May 18th, 2009 | 8 answers | in Phrases, T

What does the phrase "the end justifies the means" mean?
by seldomseen on May 4th, 2009 | 14 answers | in Phrases, T

Takes one to know one! Did you ever hear or use that while you were young?
by -NUNYA-- on April 16th, 2009 | 15 answers | in Phrases, T

Why do people preface a response with "take it from me."
by Pearls..loves diamonds too on April 9th, 2009 | 5 answers | in Phrases, T

What does this mean? "There is a dime in the back pocket and it is on heads!"
by Cotton 201 on April 9th, 2009 | 7 answers | in Phrases, T

Without looking it up, what do you think "tired and emotional" means?
by Dark Passenger on March 30th, 2009 | 3 answers | in Phrases, T

"Til the cows come home" is an old saying, If I wanted to come over and see you would that mean it is too late for me to come over or is it a good time for me to come over?
by -NUNYA-- on February 13th, 2009 | 3 answers | in Phrases, T

Which numeric phrase describes both perfect eyesight and a form of cricket?
by keithold is a prodigal bagger on January 22nd, 2009 | 2 answers | in Phrases, T

What title is shared by a 1990s cooking show and a Bingo nickname for the number 88?
by keithold is a prodigal bagger on January 19th, 2009 | 3 answers | in Phrases, T

What's wrong with telling someone to take a hike? Since when does that have negative connotations?
by krazymike on December 9th, 2008 | 2 answers | in Phrases, T

Where does the phrase, "this girl!" come from? Like when you ask rhetorically, "Guess who got an A on her exam?......THIS GIRL!"
by bijou.basque on December 5th, 2008 | one answer | in Phrases, T

What is the origin of the phrase "too rich for my blood"?
by SCRRBC on November 14th, 2008 | no answers | in Phrases, T

What is the origin of the phrase "too many chiefs and not enough indians"?
by SCRRBC on November 14th, 2008 | no answers | in Phrases, T

How did the phrase "a third wheel" originate to mean that one is the extra, unwanted person in a party of three?
by SCRRBC on November 14th, 2008 | one answer | in Phrases, T

What is the origin of the phrase "there ought to be a law against that"?
by SCRRBC on November 13th, 2008 | no answers | in Phrases, T

What is the origin of the phrase "there's no I in team?"
by SCRRBC on November 13th, 2008 | one answer | in Phrases, T

What is the origin of the phrase "that's the bomb"?
by SCRRBC on November 13th, 2008 | one answer | in Phrases, T

What is the origin of the phrase "tell it to me straight"?
by SCRRBC on November 13th, 2008 | one answer | in Phrases, T

What is the origin of the phrase "taking the scenic route"?
by SCRRBC on November 13th, 2008 | no answers | in Phrases, T

What is the origin of the phrase "take your life in your own hands"?
by SCRRBC on November 13th, 2008 | no answers | in Phrases, T

What is the origin of the phrase "take the easy way out"?
by SCRRBC on November 13th, 2008 | no answers | in Phrases, T

What is the origin of the phrase "take a step back"?
by SCRRBC on November 13th, 2008 | one answer | in Phrases, T

What is the origin of the phrase "take a breather"?
by SCRRBC on November 13th, 2008 | one answer | in Phrases, T

What is the origin of the phrase "ticket out of here"? Did it come from a movie, play, or book? I am looking for the origin of the phrase.
by Anonymous on November 8th, 2008 | no answers | in Phrases, T

Can someone explain this "they say one man trash can be the next man' treasure so one mans pain can be the next man pleasure"
by NewYorkCityFlyGuy on November 8th, 2008 | 2 answers | in Phrases, T