From the American author Joe Heller. the title of his 1961 novel. It is a provision in army regulations that a soldier can be relieved of active duty because he is mentally unfit to fight. But, any soldier who can ask this question must be mentally sound and thus must fight.
The phrase "Catch-22" comes from the title of Joseph Heller's novel "Catch-22," published in 1961. In the book, a "Catch-22" is a logical paradox where one is in a situation in which they cannot escape due to contradictory rules or conditions. The novel explores the absurdity of bureaucracy and the military through this concept.
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The phrase "First do no harm" is often attributed to the Hippocratic Oath, a medical oath traditionally taken by physicians. It emphasizes the ethical duty of healthcare providers to prioritize the well-being of patients and avoid causing harm. It is not clear who specifically wrote the phrase as it is a fundamental principle in medical ethics.
The phrase "kill them with kindness" is believed to have originated from William Shakespeare's play "The Taming of the Shrew." It suggests using kindness and generosity as a way to deal with difficult or hostile individuals.
The phrase "no honor among thieves" means that even criminals cannot trust one another. The origin is unclear but it reflects the idea that people engaged in illegal activities are not bound by principles of honesty or trustworthiness.
The phrase "Patience is a virtue, possess it if you can; seldom found in woman, never found in man" is an old proverb with unknown origins. It is often attributed to various sources in literature, but its exact origin remains ambiguous.
"Grave" is a phrase that can mean serious.
The cast of Catch22 - 2010 includes: Erica Aprile Santino Calvo Dario Hasanefendic
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.
The phrase of Greek origin referring to the common people is "hoi polloi."
"on the rocks"
The Spanish for "I have put" is he puesto, could this be the origin?
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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.
It's not a phrase, and it's one word "armpit". Origin is from Old English earm "arm" and pytt "hole in the ground".