It originated in Europe during the Middle Ages, where burial space was often in short supply. To maximize use of space in many cemeteries, the dead were often buried in six foot vertical shafts, rather than the usual horizontal grave position. The vertical position was considered less socially respectable. So when you get the proverbial shaft, your getting something disrespectful done to you.
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The origin of the phrase 'All for one, and one for all' is that it comes from The Three Musketeers. The novel was written by Alexandre Dumas in the year 1844.
It is believed to have derived from Hocus-Pocus, a meaningless Latin-sounding phrase used by conjurers.
It's Athena, and she was born from the head of Zeus. This is the origin of the phrase "brain child."
The name of the state Alabama is of Choctaw origin. First mentioned in April of 1742, the Choctaw phrase "albah amo"means "the thicket clearers". Today, there is a tribe named Albaamu after the phrase.
There is no such phrase as "eat you".
There is no such phrase. There is a word rampage. It is of Scottish origin, perhaps from RAMP, to rear up.
"on the rocks"
The Spanish for "I have put" is he puesto, could this be the origin?
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The phrase "the last straw" originates from the idiom "the straw that broke the camel's back," which refers to a seemingly minor or routine occurrence that triggers a disproportionate reaction due to the accumulation of previous stress. Just as a camel can carry a heavy load until one final straw causes it to collapse, this phrase describes a situation where a small event leads to a significant outcome.
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The phrase 'come full circle' refers to getting back to the original position or the original state of affairs. The origin of the phrase is unknown, but is used in the Western world.
The phrase of Greek origin referring to the common people is "hoi polloi."
It's not a phrase, and it's one word "armpit". Origin is from Old English earm "arm" and pytt "hole in the ground".