When the English language developed. People have always used idioms and slang in their speech.
ENGLAND
Wherever people lived -- people have always used idioms and slang.
Companies House in England was first developed after the passing of the Companies Act 2006. However, the UK has kept a registrar of companies since 1844.
tobacco
Tobacco
tobacco
The first dictionary of English idioms appeared in the late nineteenth century. It was published after the first edition of the "Oxford English Dictionary."
Gas street lighting
England, more properly the United Kingdom, is a developed country.
Idioms originated from various cultures and languages over time. They were developed as a way to convey meaning in a more colorful or metaphorical way. Many idioms have roots in historical events, literature, or common experiences shared by a particular group of people.
Yes it is a developed country so there. Good Question man!
1. Idioms are not alive. 2. Idioms have been around for as long as we have had language. 3. Nobody knows who used the first idiom, so we don't have an accurate date.