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29 going on 30? Whence does this expression originate?
Asked by brownlemur | 13 responses -
Where can I find a basic list of english phrases one might use with a toddler?
Asked by lifeflame | 3 responses -
What phrase or buzzword are you sick of?
Asked by AstroChuck from iPhone | 57 responses -
Why is a dollar called a "buck"?
Asked by occ | 9 responses -
Which phrase changed your life?
Asked by Notreallyhere from iPhone | 16 responses -
Where did the phrase "tongue-in-cheek" come from and what is it's meaning?
Asked by JonnyCeltics | 11 responses -
Are there any grammar "faux pas" that bother you?
Asked by AstroChuck | 49 responses -
What does this mean and what are its origins: "hair of the dog?"?
Asked by JonnyCeltics | 2 responses -
What does this mean and where did it come from?
Asked by wildflower | 7 responses -
Mamma Say?
Asked by ipodrulz | 5 responses -
Where did the saying "scott-free" come from?
Asked by hollywoodduck | 1 response -
The meaning of the saying six figures?
Asked by aap from iPhone | 4 responses -
Is "point up" different than "point out?"?
Asked by rss | 8 responses -
Where did the term 'Getting the sack' come from?
Asked by lozza from iPhone | 3 responses -
How do I spell "wracking my brain" and what does "wrack" or "rack" mean anyway?
Asked by occ | 16 responses -
where did the phrase "go south" or "went south" come from?
Asked by occ | 9 responses -
What is the origin of the phrase "Location, location, location"?
Asked by LanceVance | 3 responses -
What was the best thing before sliced bread?
Asked by Protagoras | 23 responses -
"The exception that proves the rule"?
Asked by Perchik | 8 responses -
what is a Ponzi scheme?
Asked by sfgal | 7 responses -
Where does the phrase "out of pocket" come from?
Asked by sfgal | 9 responses -
Where did the phrase "neck of the woods" come from?
Asked by andrew | 8 responses -
Where does the term "fourth estate" come from?
Asked by occ | 4 responses -
What is the meaning and origin of "thumbing your nose"?
Asked by kelly | 2 responses -
Where does the expression "to gird your loins" come from, and what exactly does it mean?
Asked by occ | 12 responses
