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- Katie Waldeck
- February 18, 2013
- 5:29 pm
- 223 comments
Some phrases and sayings have become so engrained in our language that their literal definition has lost all meaning. But a closer look at, well, the origin of these words puts a whole new perspective on them! From some of history’s most famous figures to long-forgotten beliefs, click through to read about the origins of popular sayings.
Katie Waldeck
Katie is a freelance writer focused on pets, food and women’s issues. A Chicago native and longtime resident of the Pacific Northwest, Katie now lives in Oakland, California.
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+ add your ownI do enjoy the origin of words or sayings.
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Fascinating stuff...
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Fun. As an English teacher and a student of History of the English Language, I have heard of some of these, but it's always good to "expand one's horizons."
Won't have to wonder about these any longer!
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