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This phrase originated in a popular song of the 1880s, "Is That Mr. Reilly?" by Pat Rooney, which described what its hero would do if he suddenly came into a fortune.
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What is the term for the origin and history of a word?
The term is etymology.
Where does the phrase buck she originate?
I understood the term to be rhyming slang for 'For Free', origin un-known. I understood the term to be rhyming slang for 'For Free', origin un-known. See related link for answer.
What is the origin of the term sent to Coventry?
Check out the story "Coventry" by Robert Heinlein.
Where does the name carl come from?
Carl is of Germanic origin, and it was a term for a free man (not a slave or peasant) who was not of noble birth.
What is the origin of tuxedo?
The term tuxedo comes from tuxedo park, ny, where a dinner coat without tails was popularized in 1896.
When was The Life of Riley created?
The Life of Riley was created in 1949.
Is riley an American name?
The name Riley is of Gaelic origin. it was originally a boys name but after time a few girls have got it. the name Riley means gallant.
What are the release dates for The Life of Riley - 1949 Riley's Quarrel - 1.23?
The Life of Riley - 1949 Riley's Quarrel - 1.23 was released on: USA: 7 March 1950
What are the release dates for The Life of Riley - 1953 Riley and the Cop 2-23?
The Life of Riley - 1953 Riley and the Cop 2-23 was released on: USA: 26 February 1954
What are the release dates for The Life of Riley - 1953 Riley in a Rut 2-25?
The Life of Riley - 1953 Riley in a Rut 2-25 was released on: USA: 11 March 1954
What are the release dates for The Life of Riley - 1953 Riley the Worrier 2-13?
The Life of Riley - 1953 Riley the Worrier 2-13 was released on: USA: 18 December 1953
What are the release dates for The Life of Riley - 1953 Riley Steps Out 1-16?
The Life of Riley - 1953 Riley Steps Out 1-16 was released on: USA: 10 April 1953
What are the release dates for The Life of Riley - 1953 Riley's Kiss in the Dark - 1.5?
The Life of Riley - 1953 Riley's Kiss in the Dark - 1.5 was released on: USA:30 January 1953
What are the release dates for The Life of Riley - 1953 Riley's Wild Oats - 3.12?
The Life of Riley - 1953 Riley's Wild Oats - 3.12 was released on: USA: 3 December 1954
What are the release dates for The Life of Riley - 1953 Riley's Stomach Ache - 2.1?
The Life of Riley - 1953 Riley's Stomach Ache - 2.1 was released on: USA: 18 September 1953
What are the release dates for The Life of Riley - 1953 Riley the Typical Worker - 1.26?
The Life of Riley - 1953 Riley the Typical Worker - 1.26 was released on: USA: 26 June 1953
What are the release dates for The Life of Riley - 1953 Riley's Lonely Night - 5.9?
The Life of Riley - 1953 Riley's Lonely Night - 5.9 was released on: USA: 9 November 1956
