Phrases & Sayings

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Bert45

What's The Word For It?

When you say "bar steward" instead of b*stard, or "sugar" instead of ***. It's not a euphemism. The word 'mincing' keeps coming into my head, but that's not it. I'm sure there is a word for it, but I...

joko

Word Or Phrase Needed

is there a word or phrase to descibe a person or situation such as - if you say you dont agree with the death penalty - in their mind that somehow means you support murderers etc or if you say you...

Pudcat

Toad In The Hole

Where does the name of toad in the hole come from...

SpikeyBush

Inebriated

Involved in a discussion elsewhere the phrase 'being half cut' arose when describing someone who has been on the outside of a few too many cold ones. What is that all about?...

Pudcat

The Cheek Of The Nine Blind Beggars

Does anyone know where this saying originates from.

devayaani

Grammar Question

I am not sure if this is the right place (Phrases and Sayings) to ask my question about grammar.I apologise. Question: Which expresion is correct here ? (a) Not a penny more, not a penny less. or (b)...

acciochelsea

What Does The Use Of Elision Show?

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acciochelsea

What Is Non-Standard Lexis?

And how can it be apart of ones dialect? Thank you!...

GRUMPY

Saying

Anybody know this? As difficult as ............ .... (7,4) Thanks in advance...

PedramT

Question On The Sentence Below.

First, can I start a sentence with but? Second is the ; right or should I use : instead? (after subjects) But know we are the one who narrowed their perspective on one of the most important human...

PedramT

Does This Sentence Make Sense?

Does it sound normal?I was limited in only learning about Islam and nothing else....

PedramT

Does These Sentences Make Sense To You?

I'm using these sentences on my essay. since English is my second language I don't know if they make sense or are grammatically correct. Being told that someone with a greater power is up in the skies...

siouxp16g

Popular Sayings - Initial Letters

Would love to know the answers S.T.G.A.T.H.H.B F.L.A.D.M.O.T.G...

1945austen

All Answers Relate To Tea Making And (Tea) Drinking

1. Pacific hurricane has left the Arctic (6) 2. Crack quickly (9) 3. Painful spot (4) 4. Try a different layout (4) 5. Edging "a hundred" (6) 6. A sort of poke at the Orient (5) 7. East in a pickle...

Geegee2

Wise Words And Sayings

Difficult as 4&7 As cold as 7...

luckytu62

Local Quiz

just found one I have missed we trust Joe hart has secured a couple of these any help please...

luckytu62

Local Quiz

stuck on last 3 questions on cryptic phrases and sayings can anyone help please. 1.Beware of crocs wanting something badly you might be stumped. 2.If this saying is true I,m made up of sandwich, some...