Phrases & Sayings

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spanner7853

phrases

could anyone give me a good link to a wesite where I can print of card phrases, tried looking to no avail. I'm making a scrapbook for my 1st wedding anniversary and I want to print some phrases off...

Spcl22

Odd number of plants???

Okay, has anyone heard of this? Apparently when you have plants or trees in your home or garden, you are supposed to have 1,3 or 5 (or any odd number)? You are not supposed to have an even number????...

janetiqua

old lancashire saying

Where does the phrase "as black as up lovers" come from. Suggestions have been a mining term, or simply as dark as lovers lane. Any one any thoughts or facts. Serious answers would be appreciated, as...

123everton

eBay

I need an acronym to describe sellers who don't leave feedback until the purchaser has.

coffeeman

latin

whats the latin for.. ''Seize the day with a laughing heart''

Pebbles

Polite Swearing

Can anyone tell me if they have heard of the expression "sod my rags". My Dad had always said it as an expression of surprised or dismay, wondered if anyone else has, or knows where it comes from ?

revjon

gaelic 'cheers'

What is the Gaelic for 'cheers' before a whisky?

deethiem89

f word

why is it so offensive ??

Tony H

Pots for bluebells

Is a saying my father used to describe a fool or someone behaving silly. Can anyone tell me this saying comes from?

Joe_the_Lion

Genitals as insults.

When were expletives for genitals first used as insults. And why? Yes, they have a dirty connection insofar as associated with toilet doings, but have a sensual connection with pro-creation and sex....

mnsquirt

Red handed

Where did the phrase "Caught you red handed" come from?

mariap

translate phrase from spanish into english

HOw do you say SIN COMPLEJOS or ME QUITA LOS COMPLEJOS in english? Is there an english expression for it?

jburanen

Phrase origination

What is the origin of the phrase "Nobody here but us chickens"?

198x

on my doug - Rhyming slang.

Years ago when I was at school if you were on your own you were said to be "on your doug" or "on your douglas" Now I heard 'on your Jack' earlier and it made me wonder where did "doug / douglas" come...

moppy

very old saying

Hope someone can help. Many years ago someone told me a saying and i can only remember the last part which was - and see myself as others see me. many thanks for any help

Oleanda

Granddad or Grandad

Which is correct?

andidawn18

Can you figure out this phrase???

please find a phrase by unscrambling these letters: S T E E E N O G W I I R R K

mollymoo

what does this mean in english

hi can anyone translate this into english from italian for me please. tante belle cose when you use the online transltors it seems translate each word literally and does not seem to match the context...