Phrases, Y.

Why do people say the phrase "You Know?" every other word? You know, they start sentences with it, and then they pause before every... you know, noun.. You Know? Are they just stupid?
by Seventy7 on December 2nd, 2009 | 1 person likes this | 7 answers | in Phrases, Y

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

When the phrase "you could stop a clock" is used to describe someone's physicality; is that meant as a compliment or an insult?
by Nancy on November 20th, 2009 | 7 answers | in Phrases, Y

Where does the phrase 'you don't know jack' come from?
by mudpie on July 20th, 2009 | one answer | in Phrases, Y

Just where are you when people say `you've gone to far now`
by nice jugs on June 28th, 2009 | 12 answers | in Phrases, Y

Has it become some what of a 'cliche' 'you are a millionairess'?
by laser on June 7th, 2009 | one answer | in Phrases, Y

We've all heard the saying "You can't teach an old dog new tricks". Well why can't you and what new trick might he be taught?
by Sunshine in a COAT of Sunshine on May 7th, 2009 | one answer | in Phrases, Y

What's your favorite insult to receive? I like it when someone tells me, "Your [sic] stupid."
by Jim in a Nautilus COAT on March 7th, 2009 | 12 answers | in Phrases, Y

What is does this phrase mean, "you are out of control?"
by Cotton 201 on February 22nd, 2009 | 2 answers | in Phrases, Y

Where does the phrase "You're welcome" come from?
by AnonymousGirl on February 4th, 2009 | 2 answers | in Phrases, Y

I've heard you can take the girl outta the country, but you can't take the country outta the girl! Is that true?
by JuJubee is wearing a COAT of chocolate on December 14th, 2008 | 11 answers | in Phrases, Y

What is the origin of the phrase "you've got (the) nerve"?
by SCRRBC on December 2nd, 2008 | no answers | in Phrases, Y

What is the origin of the phrase "you ain't seen nothing yet"?
by SCRRBC on December 2nd, 2008 | one answer | in Phrases, Y

What's the origin of the phrase "You're testing our patience"?
by Barcaluv on December 2nd, 2008 | 3 answers | in Phrases, Y

What is the origin of the phrase "you're gonna get it"?
by SCRRBC on December 2nd, 2008 | 2 answers | in Phrases, Y

What is the origin of the phrase "you're a good egg"?
by SCRRBC on December 2nd, 2008 | no answers | in Phrases, Y

What is the origin of the phrase "your place or mine"?
by SCRRBC on December 2nd, 2008 | 2 answers | in Phrases, Y

What is the origin of the phrase "you don't miss the water until the well runs dry"?
by SCRRBC on December 2nd, 2008 | 2 answers | in Phrases, Y

What is the origin of the phrase "you can take that to the bank"?
by SCRRBC on December 2nd, 2008 | one answer | in Phrases, Y

What is the origin of the phrase, "You're playing with the big boys now"?
by SCRRBC on October 20th, 2008 | one answer | in Phrases, Y

What does it mean when someone says, "Your full of fire"?
by Jen-Jen on October 5th, 2008 | 4 answers | in Phrases, Y

What is the origin of the phrase, "You can say that again!"
by elasby on September 4th, 2008 | no answers | in Phrases, Y

The phrase "you can't learn to swim without getting into the water" is a Swedish phrase meaning you have to experience things to learn from them. Does anyone know how this phrase came to be coined to reflect such meaning?
by SCRRBC on June 9th, 2008 | one answer | in Phrases, Y

"You can't have your cake and eat it too" - do you know how the REAL saying goes?
by JellyB on June 5th, 2008 | 5 answers | in Phrases, Y

Does anyone know what it means when "your dogs are barking?"
by TjoeBaxter is Hot Yo on May 13th, 2008 | 13 answers | in Phrases, Y

You know the saying "You have to love yourself before you love someone else"..is that true or just a saying...explain
by solitude on March 24th, 2008 | no answers | in Phrases, Y

Where do you think the expression "you can bank on it" come from?
by sm00z on February 23rd, 2008 | 3 answers | in Phrases, Y

What do you think of the phrase "You are unique; just like everyone else."?
by Zandalee.Lonely.Lunatic.3yrs-here on October 11th, 2007 | 12 answers | in Phrases, Y

How many times do you use the phrase " You just can't get the staff these days "?
by ChelseaMark on September 5th, 2007 | one answer | in Phrases, Y

Do you honestly believe in the saying: You can't miss what you've never had?
by Someone on August 22nd, 2007 | 2 answers | in Phrases, Y

What is the origin of the phrase "Yeseree BOB"?
by Anonymous on May 17th, 2007 | one answer | in Phrases, Y

Are you in agreement with this verse, "you reap what you sow"?
by Singingismystyle on May 16th, 2007 | 49 answers | in Phrases, Y

There is a saying "You can only change yourself". Do you agree with this saying?
by bowlinggreen on March 21st, 2007 | one answer | in Phrases, Y

Where did the term "yer ma" come from?
by Anonymous on March 13th, 2007 | one answer | in Phrases, Y

What does "You shit and fall back in it" really mean?
by ruffandtuffmomma on January 19th, 2007 | one answer | in Phrases, Y

Do you agree with the saying "you have to be cruel to be kind"?
by staffie on December 23rd, 2006 | 3 answers | in Phrases, Y

What is the origin of the expression "you can spit on the mat and call the cat a bastard" ?
by Merry Walker on July 31st, 2005 | 3 answers | in Phrases, Y

What's the origin of the phrase "you've got the wrong end of the stick"?
by Daydreamer on June 13th, 2005 | 3 answers | in Phrases, Y

Whjat is the origin of the expression "You think you know? You have no idea"? I've noticed that many young girls say this.
by James Larrick on May 2nd, 2005 | one answer | in Phrases, Y