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What is the origin of the phrase 'tip top shape'?
do not really know, other that it is an archaic upper class phrase, obviously meaning the best
What is the origin of the phrase eat you?
There is no such phrase as "eat you".
What is the origin of the phrase ram page?
There is no such phrase. There is a word rampage. It is of Scottish origin, perhaps from RAMP, to rear up.
What phrase of a Greek origin means the common people?
The phrase of Greek origin referring to the common people is "hoi polloi."
What is the origin of blow your top?
The origin of the phrase "blow your top" is unclear. Widespread opinion is that the meaning of "to lose control of one's temper or anger" comes from volcanoes and vulcanology (comparing a person being very angry to the explosive qualities of a volcanic explosion in an anthropomorphising manner), but this remains unproven and disputed. The popularity of this phrase, however, can arguably be attributed to its usage in popular music.
What is the origin of the phrase on the rocks?
"on the rocks"
What is the origin of the phrase hey presto?
The Spanish for "I have put" is he puesto, could this be the origin?
What is the origin of the phrase 'smart butt'?
sumething
What is the origin of the phrase Judas goat?
god
What is the origin of the phrase shoot the moon?
Canada
What is origin of phrase simmer down?
IRISH
What is the origin of the phrase full circle?
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.
