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Phrases & Sayings
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Where does the saying "knock your pipe out" come from
I was wondering if anyone knows why we say that someone 'nicked' something meaning it was stolen? ALSO we say 'nick' meaning prison, & something is in good 'Nick' when its in good order. Anyone got...
where does the saying taking the mick come from???
In a street in Treviso, some quotations have been incised into one of the pavements. One is given in Greek, then Italian. It says 'L'aurora dalle dita di rosa: Omero'. It seems to mean something like:...
Can anyone tell me if there is a correct way to pronounce the word "Abyss" - some people stress the "byss" and some don't - is there a correct way or is it personal choice?
is there a name for someone who collects teaspoons------ apart from the usual answer of saddo or the like?
why is a button considered cute? i would imagine many other things to be cuter! thanks for the help
This phrase is written on the side of a campanile in Venice, just under the clock. It is followed by 'Fugit Hora', which I understand. I did Latin at school, but never came across the combination of...
M A A N and F S D are both sayings Can anyone 'solve' them please
Where does it come from?
Just watching the Formula 1 qualifying and my son asked me why the best starting point is called "pole position". I couldn't answer - why "pole"?
1000 W that a P is W
Easy Q, but I just can't resolve it: What is the difference between 'Mi' and 'Me' in Spanish? I.e. why is it 'Me llamo...' and not 'Mi llamo'? Cheers
proverb illustrating the importance of food to the male of the species. thanks in advance for any help. there are 10 words 3,3,2,1,4,5,2,7,3,7
why do we say its a Indian summer when it a hot day in autumn
are there 21 other catches and indeed more after catch 22??
Is the railway station in Bristol, what does the 'meads' mean please?
Can anyone translate this to Latin? "Hope is lost on those who do not believe" Thanks in advance to all who help
you know you're in touble when.....
french cooking pot that is yeast extract?