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This is one of those questions that probably has no decisive answer, especially since the phrase has probably changed its sense over the years. Nowadays it means that the person being addressed is out of contact with reality. In that sense it certainly dates back at least to the 1960s. But back in the 1940s Gerarld Kersh wrote a story called "The Copper Dahlia" in which the hero tries to contact a fleet of aliens approaching the Earth to bring happiness to everyone. So it could date back that far or even further.
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What is the meaning of the idiomatic expression 'How on earth'?
It just means you are puzzled or surprised. Example: "How on Earth did the dog get on top of the house?"
What year did the earth begin?
The earth began 4.6 billion years ago.
What are the processes that begin in the earth's interior?
nothing
Which region of the earth interior does the heat increase to the point that rocks can begin to melt?
In which region of the Earth's interior does the heat increase to the point that rocks can begin to melt?
In which region of the Earth's interior does the heat increase to the point that rocks can begin to melt?
In which region of the Earth's interior does the heat increase to the point that rocks can begin to melt?
What is the meaning of idiomatic expression 'waited for the century'?
It's not an idiom - it means just what it seems to mean. Someone is waiting for the century to either end or begin.
When did the expression cool as a moose begin?
1956
Use the rules for operations with integers to simplify the expression?
Give us the expression, and we'll have our staff begin work on it.
What is the idiomatic expression of to leave someone out in the cold?
To exclude someone
Is there a phrase 10 planets on earth?
No there is no such expression.
What does the expression 'ragging on someone' mean?
It is a slang expression meaning to nag, yell, or be upset at someone for something or even nothing but just for the sake of nagging, or "ragging on someone".
What is social expression examples?
One social expression example is when you say "Bless you" when someone sneezes. Another popular social expression is saying "Congratulations" when something wonderful happens to someone you know.
What earth words begin with letter R?
Rivers and ravines are earth words. They begin with the letter r.
What math words begin with e?
Exponent, expression, e (natural log)
What loop should no execute if the test expression is false to begin with?
for loop and while loop need the expression to be true for further execution of the program.
What words begin with e and they are to do with earth?
earth earthquake
What does the expression 'Dang It' mean?
The expression "Dang It" is usually used when someone is frustrated or annoyed - "Darn" or "Damn" could be another expression used.
