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Origin of phrases starting with the letter W
We generally write down something. Do you know anything to be written up?
by prof. mes solzhenitsy on August 26th, 2011
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by Anonymous on December 31st, 1969
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What is word mincing? Is it akin to beating around the bush?
by Cowtipper on January 17th, 2011
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Is it true that If you lie down with dogs, you will get up with fleas?
by Gone_Hunting ! on October 29th, 2010
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Where did the sayings "cockeyed" and "Sh-t faced" come from?
by zdawg on September 26th, 2010
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'Watch Your Mouth " ?
by 4down2 on September 8th, 2010
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Do you "walk the walk?"
by ThorThpot on October 5th, 2009
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What does this old saying mean to you, "when it rains it pours?"
by Cotton 201 on August 26th, 2009
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Did you dad ever say to you as a child "What part of no did you not understand"? Or is this just something that military men say.
by Lights Squared on July 22nd, 2009
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Do you agree with the phrase, "Why can't we all just get along?"
by Kewl Guy - has gone 360 on June 26th, 2009
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What goes up and down?
by azlotto on April 17th, 2009
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What is a "whirling dervish?"
by danmyme on April 11th, 2009
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What is the meaning of whatever life brings?
by LadyDiva on April 3rd, 2009
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Can you use "What the F*** " in a sentence?
by Wild One on March 4th, 2009
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What is the meaning of" wet and windy like a barber's cat"
by Anonymous on February 1st, 2009
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Hi - what is the opposite word of "Why"?
by Singo on January 14th, 2009
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What is the origin of the term "white elephant"
by Wisdom Tooth on December 29th, 2008
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Where does the term, "Well, I'll be dipped in sh*t"--come from?
by Robertd903 on December 26th, 2008
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What is the origin of the phrase "(I can do it) with one hand tied behind my back"?
by SCRRBC on November 27th, 2008
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What is the origin of the phrase "(I'm in a) world of trouble"?
by SCRRBC on November 27th, 2008
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What is the origin of the phrase "who died and left you in charge"?
by SCRRBC on November 27th, 2008
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What is the origin of the phrase "when you lie with dogs, you catch fleas"?
by SCRRBC on November 27th, 2008
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What is the origin of the phrase "what's wrong with this picture"?
by SCRRBC on November 27th, 2008
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What is the origin of the phrase "whatever turns you on"?
by SCRRBC on November 27th, 2008
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What is the origin of the phrase "what are you stewing about"?
by SCRRBC on November 27th, 2008
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What is the origin of the phrase "what a blast"?
by SCRRBC on November 27th, 2008
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What is the origin of the phrase "we're gonna tie one on tonight"?
by SCRRBC on November 27th, 2008
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What is the origin of the phrase "welcome to the club"?
by SCRRBC on November 27th, 2008
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What is the origin of the phrase "watching the clock"?
by SCRRBC on November 27th, 2008
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What is the origin of the phrase "watch your mouth"?
by SCRRBC on November 27th, 2008
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What is the origin of the phrase "(the) walls start closing in"?
by SCRRBC on November 27th, 2008
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What is the origin of the phrase "wake up and smell the coffee"?
by SCRRBC on November 27th, 2008
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What is the origin of the the phrase "waiting for the dust to settle"?
by SCRRBC on November 27th, 2008
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What is the origin of the phrase "wait for the ink to dry"?
by SCRRBC on November 27th, 2008
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Why do we say "workaholic?" "Aholic" is actually a part of the word "alcohol" so technically there should be a completely different way to describe someone who works too much in one word, right?
by Shteve on November 18th, 2008
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Apparently, to answer 'what?' when someone calls your name, is bad manners, but I heard today that it used to be considered good manners. Can you shine some light on this for me?
by nzbeachdaisy on November 7th, 2008
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What is the origin of the phrase "wardrobe malfunction"?
by Doggie S on November 3rd, 2008
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Who is your Daddy?
by DudeLer 2 on October 27th, 2008
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What does it mean when somebody says 'Wiki wiki wiki' in a very high voice?
by Simply99 -- Not a fan favorite. on July 11th, 2008
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The phrase "white as a sheet/ghost" means extremely pale. I would like to know the origin of this phrase.
by SCRRBC on May 15th, 2008
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What is the source of the term “wasp waist”?
by BabyRoo on April 28th, 2008
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