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Tag Archives: etymology
As Sick as a Dog Origin
Why do we say someone is “as sick as a dog”?
Egg on the Face: Egg on your face Origin
Why do we say: “You’ve got egg on your face” when someone’s done something leaving them looking embarrassed or foolish? What is the “egg on your face” origin?
Origins of the Piggy Bank: Why do we have piggy banks? A piggy bank history
You may have already met Rupert the pig on my donate page. Why a pig of all creatures on my donate page? Because he’s a piggy bank of course! (Well, that and because he gallantly offered to help me promote … Continue reading
Meaning of RSVP: What does RSVP stand for?
Since the days of Emily Post it’s been widely known that a prompt reply to an invitation’s RSVP is common courtesy. Whilst many of us are accustomed to seeing RSVP written elegantly on invitations, a surprisingly high amount of us … Continue reading
The Lion’s Share: Why do we say someone got the lion’s share?
When someone gets the lion’s share of something (be it a cake, profits from a company, or anything else), it means they are getting most, if not all of it. Why would a lion’s share mean this? Where does this … Continue reading
One Trick Pony: Why do we say someone is a one trick pony?
Dictionaries define “one trick pony” as a person or thing that is thought to be limited to only one single talent, capability, or quality; much like a pony that has been taught only one trick. But where does this phrase … Continue reading
Why do we say a time of day is AM or PM? What does AM PM stand for?
The AM and PM abbreviation is often used to describe the time of day, but what does AM PM stand for? What is the meaning of AM and PM?
Money in the Kitty: Why do we say we put money in the kitty?
If you haven’t heard this phrase before, let me assure you we are not talking about sprinkling your cat’s food bowl with coins and dollar bills. “Putting money in the kitty” is a term often referring to putting money into … Continue reading
Pardon my French origin: Why do we say Excuse my French when we swear?
It’s not uncommon to find someone saying “Pardon my French” after a tirade of less-than-dignified language. The classic movie, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off exemplifies its use when Bueller says: “Pardon my French, but you’re an asshole.” Why would anyone claim … Continue reading
Fly off the handle: Why do we say someone is flying off the handle?
“My teacher absolutely flew off the handle today when I was 30 minutes late for class this morning…” We use the phrase “flying off the handle” to describe someone who has lost their temper and self-control, and has become so … Continue reading
