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Origin - A famous song-writer, Cole Porter, made this 20th Century American saying popular in his 1934 song, " I Get a Kick Out of You." In this expression, 'kick' has to do with a thrill, not striking something with your feet.
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What is the origin of the phrase a second kick at the cat?
Kick at the cat is a figure of speech. Comparing Cat lives like cats have 9 lives or their ability to always save their life compared to fragile humans. Kick represents how easy it is to kick the bucket or die. Used in an expression "This is our only kick at the cat". "This is our one and only chance"
What is the origin of the expression great day in the morning?
It is an expression that comes from my coworker.
What is the origin of the phrase 'Kick it with Jesus'?
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Where does the expression screwed the pooch come from and what does it mean?
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no one knows exactly
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Verry Important People
What is the origin of the expression In your face?
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What is the origin of the expression anchors away?
it's Anchors Aweigh......
What is the origin of Mise-En-Place?
It is a French culinary expression.
Can you say 'kick them back' to imply ousting them to where they came from?
It's possible this is a regional expression, but I never heard it. I would say "kick them out" or "send them back."AnswerYou would say, "kick it back" to whoever it came from. The idiom "kick back" means either to do less (like Kick back on the couch over the weekend) or to return something to where it came from.
What is the origin of the phrase kick this pig?
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What is the Origin of the expression the natives are restless?
The origin of the expression "the natives are restless" goes back to the 1933 film Island of Lost Souls. The saying is offered by Dr. Moreau when his human and beast creatures become agitated.
