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Literature
Iconic Stories and Literary Legends
Origin of Phrases
"Break a Leg"
The Strange Story Behind Theater's Luckiest Bad Wish
Origin of Phrases
"Bury the Hatchet"
Old Feuds and Peace Deals
Origin of Phrases
"Don't Throw the Baby Out with the Bathwater"
The Odd Origins of the Phrase...
Origin of Phrases
"Rule of Thumb"
A Handy Measure of History
Origin of Phrases
"A Sight for Sore Eyes"
The Saying that Heals
Origin of Phrases
"Bite the Bullet"
Grit and Courage in a Phrase
Origin of Phrases
"The Walls Have Ears"
Secrets in the Shadows
Origin of Phrases
"In Spades" - Where It All Began
Cards and High Stakes
Origin of Phrases
"The Acid Test"
Proving What's Real
Origin of Phrases
"Break the Ice" The Social Icebreaker's Origin
The Social Icebreaker's Origin
Origin of Phrases
"Rub the Wrong Way"
When Things Don't Go Smoothly
Origin of Phrases
"Basket Case" From War to Everyday Speech
The phrase "basket case" originally referred to a person who was physically...
Origin of Phrases
"Mind your P's and Q's" A Curious Tale of Manners and Measure
The phrase "mind your P's and Q's" means to be careful about one's behavior...
Origin of Phrases
"Letting Your Hair Down"
Freedom From Formality
Origin of Phrases
"Gee Whiz" A Playful Expression
A Playful Expression
Origin of Phrases
"Blood is Thicker Than Water"
Family Ties That Bind
Origin of Phrases
"Turn a Blind Eye" The Power of Ignoring
The Power of Ignoring
Origin of Phrases
"Get the Sack"
How Jobs Ended with a Bag
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Origin of Phrases
"Big Wig"
The Hair-Raising History of Power
Origin of Phrases
"Frog in One's Throat"
A Mysterious Croak
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