Phrase origins, A - H category

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Phrases, H

Posted by Anonymous some time ago

Why is a church mouse considered to be poorer than a house mouse?

Posted by kazzzy some time ago

Where does the phrase "cut the mustard" originate?

Posted by Mastodon some time ago

Where does the term, "bouncing baby boy" come from?

Posted by Linda Joy some time ago

Do you think that "The bad stuff is easier to believe?"

Posted by SCRRBC some time ago

How did the phrase "champagne tastes and a beer budget" come to be coined to describe someone who likes expensive things but does not have the money to afford them?

Posted by WHITE BEAR some time ago

What is the meaning of the term "dont go chasing waterfalls"?

Posted by pnyknight some time ago

What is the origin of the phrase "drive it like you stole it" with diesel cars?

Posted by Drublic some time ago

What is the meaning of the phrase "Don't look a gift horse in the mouth"?

Posted by leeks5229 some time ago

What does goodbye mean?

Posted by Vikkkkkkkkkkkkkkkki some time ago

What is the origin of the phrase "Cool Beans"?

Posted by Heavens2Betsy some time ago

Where does"hole in the wall" come from and when did it start meaning a dumpy place?Do gay practices have anything to do with it? I don't believe the Hole in the Wall Gang have anything to do with it, looking for other answers, please.

Posted by CrazyNut some time ago

Where does the saying "blue balls" come from?

Posted by SCRRBC some time ago

The phrase "good call" means that one made a good decision or judgment. I would like to know the origin of that phrase.

Posted by gerrik some time ago

I use the saying as dead as a door nail a lot, but i am not even sure what it means. How dead is a door nail?

Posted by smart9426 some time ago

Why do Americans call a fringe 'bangs'?

Posted by willisajesusfreak some time ago

What is the right way to say the following phrase: "Home again, home again, riggidy jig?" OR "Home again, home again, jiggidy jig?"

Posted by Anonymous some time ago

Is dang a cuss word?

Posted by Rob4991 some time ago

I read in today's LA Times about "HAVELIS", old, ornate houses in India. The article mentions that the word "HAVELI" comes from Persian. Being Persian myself, I can't decipher the etymology of this word. Can someone please help?

Posted by Ed the Jetpacking Headbanger some time ago

What is the origin of the phrase 'Give up the ghost'?

Posted by gone some time ago

Why do people say it's cold as hell?

Posted by Chris Hansen some time ago

Where does the phrase "do you catch my drift?" come from?

Posted by together4444 some time ago

Where did the phrase "have a cow" come from?

Posted by Ed the Jetpacking Headbanger some time ago

Who coined the term "Green" in reference to one who respects the environment?

Posted by sm00z some time ago

What does the phrase "getting skunked" mean to you?

Posted by Anonymous some time ago

"Do you wanna have a fag?" that's how europeans ask if someone would like a smoke of cigarette. why the word "FAG"?

Posted by jt007m some time ago

What does "a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush" mean?

Posted by Andy Ninja Is Wicked Back To Work some time ago

What is the origin of the phrase "cock and bull story"?

Posted by SCRRBC some time ago

What is the origin of the term "dead serious"?

Posted by Chris Hansen some time ago

Where does the phrase "cute as a button" come from?

Posted by SCRRBC some time ago

How the phrase "bread winner" come to be coined to describe a person supporting a family with his or her money.

Posted by steve0079 some time ago

What is the origin of the phrase high brow or low brow.

Posted by Anonymous some time ago

Where does the phrase "going to pot" come from?

Posted by Spixxy some time ago

What is the origin of the term "highway robbery"?

Posted by Egao No Genki some time ago

What does it mean to "get a complex" about something?

Posted by Anonymous some time ago

How did the phrase "drive me nuts" originate?

Posted by Suby the Coat some time ago

What does the phrase 'cut throat' really mean? How did it originate? Is it descriptive or abusive?

Posted by Anonymous some time ago

Where did the term "Cool Beans" come from?

Posted by Downtownriott some time ago

Where did the phrase "covering all your bases" come from?

Posted by tnobody some time ago

What does "catch you on the flip side" mean? While we are at it, have any cool sayings/quotes you would like to share?

Posted by Anonymous some time ago

What is the meaning and origin of the phrase "buck up"?

Posted by Galeanda some time ago

Where does the phrase "best bang for the buck" come from?

Posted by kohndr some time ago

Where does the phrase "Geez Louise" come from?

Posted by Mary Mary quite contrary some time ago

Where are we going? And why are we in this handbag?

Posted by jarhed some time ago

What is the origin of the saying, "Get out of Dodge"?

Posted by Murgatroyd some time ago

How often do you say "Heavens to Murgatroyd"?

Posted by Miss Awesome some time ago

What's a good alternative to the phrase "Good Morning?"

Posted by Anonymous some time ago

What does the phrase "Catch 22" mean and what is its origin?

Posted by Jon the human some time ago

What is the origin of the term "dive bar"

Posted by SCRRBC some time ago

How did the phrase "the body is still warm" come to be coined to describe a situation whereby someone is over anxious in their attempt to take or receive the possessions of someone who has recently died or left a company or organization.

Posted by technios some time ago

If I said... those two are like a seven dollar bill... what would you think I meant?

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