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Where did expression sea change come from?
from Shalespeare - Ariel's song in The Tempest
Where did the expression zipper head come from?
I think it came from when a VC was shot in the head by a high powered gun, his head would split apart and look sort of how a pair of pants looks when unzipped. Zipperhead because you could zip his head back together. It came about during the Korean war. Soldiers had run over some NVA soldiers and its said that the tire marks left on their heads and faces resembled a closed zipper.
Where did the expression by George come from?
The expression "by George" is a mild oath or exclamation from the late 1500s. The word "George" is a substitute for "God," as are words like "golly," "ginger," "gosh," "gum," and so on in euphemistic oaths.
How did Jesse masterpool die?
Jesse Masterpool went into a coma in a Motor cross race in Lake Whitney Spring Classic 2010. He hit a kicker and fell on his head, and his bike hit his head too. Jesse was in critical condition, and went unconscious for about 6 days before he was pronounced dead from a serious head injury.
Where did the expression got dibs come from?
The origin of the term 'got dibs' is unknown. Dibs was a game similar to jacks, and the term also referred to money.
How facial expression makes miscommunication?
When I nod my head, you hit it.
What is the meaning of the idiom hit the rail on the head?
I bet the expression you're thinking of is "hit the nail on the head" which has to do with striking a hammer against a nail perfectly on target. So the expression means to say something that really thoroughly answered the question. Maybe "hitting the rail on the head" is just a Mondegreen.See related question below for information about Mondegreens.
What does 'hit the nail on the head' mean?
The meaning of this expression is to say something that perfectly expresses the subject, or provides the most accurate description of a situation. When you are hammering in a nail and you hit is squarely on the head you drive the point of the nail straight home, deep into the wood. If you miss the nail slightly, you may bend the nail, hit your thumb and make a mess of the wood. The expression 'hit the nail on the head' means that you have made the point clearly or described exactly what is causing a situation or problem. The saying, "Hit the nail on the head" is used to mean that you hit your mark, you understood or made the point exactly.
What heppends when you hit yourself and blood doesn't come out?
If you are hit with a blunt object and its not on your head blood wont come out depending on where your hit it could cause internal bleeding
What does the idiom youv'e hit the nail on the head mean?
The meaning of this expression is to say something that perfectly expresses the subject, or provides the most accurate description of a situation. When you are hammering in a nail and you hit is squarely on the head you drive the point of the nail straight home, deep into the wood. If you miss the nail slightly, you may bend the nail, hit your thumb and make a mess of the wood. The expression 'hit the nail on the head' means that you have made the point clearly or described exactly what is causing a situation or problem. The saying, "Hit the nail on the head" is used to mean that you hit your mark, you understood or made the point exactly.
What does the expression dick head mean?
You have a dick on head
What does it mean in Sims Castaways when stars come from The Sims head?
It means they have been hurt or hit on the head. Hope this helps Emily
How do you get the alien on head soccer?
Then you must at the final of a toernement hit the space ship then the aliens come
Where does the expression cloth head come from?
I hate to say this at the rsk of sounding a bit racist but i think cloth head refers to middle eastern people i.e Indian Sikhs because they wear turbans
Trite expression for hit the spot?
Spot on !
Where does the expression hit the ground running come from?
If you are already running when you hit the ground, you are going to be moving really quickly. It means to start something off quickly and move fast on it.
What did the concept of gravity come from?
Wasn't it discovered by Sir Issac Newton when an apple fell from a tree and hit him on the head?
