the origin comes from the lithuanian singer back in 1452 when he would sing of healthy horses and ride them to shows until one day when his horse got caught in the crossfire of World War 1 which was then the great war.
The phrase "as healthy as an ox" has apparently originated in Russia. Oxen are strong, clever animals and so it befits this phrase.
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Andy Maio invent this phrase in the early 70s
it comes from old french old greek and old latin
From a Laurel & Hardy movie.
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The phrase "as healthy as an ox" originated in Russia. The ox was used as a comparison, because oxen are hardy and hard-working animals.
Yes, an ox can kill a tiger if it was able to gore the tiger with its horns.
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from joey in friends
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in concord and lexington.
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The phrase "over the pond" is commonly used to refer to crossing the Atlantic Ocean, particularly from the United Kingdom to the United States. It is a colloquial way to indicate travel between the two countries, given the large body of water that separates them.
Andy Maio invent this phrase in the early 70s