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This has a Biblical origin. It can be found in various passages in the Old Testament and New Testament John 8:52-55). It eventually came to mean a convenant or promise that would be considered heartfelt and lasting. (IMHO)
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Where did bashful originate from?
I was told it has Welsh, English and Scottish origins. I at first thought it was Hebrew or derivative of a Hebrew phrase or word, but I guess not.
Where did the phrase alms for the poor originate?
The Bible
Where does the phrase Grind to a halt originate from?
stop
Where did the phrase how you doing originate?
from joey in friends
Where did the phrase you got an app for that originate?
latin
What is a synonym for 'a man of my word'?
This phrase means that one is honest, trustworthy, that they can keep a promise, their "word is as good as gold."
Where did term mug's game originate?
The phrase "mug's game" means something that is a futile endeavor. It comes from the Scandinavian word mugge, which is slang for an idiot.
Where does the phrase bee line originate?
1820-30
How did the phrase hissy fit originate?
from girls ...to hissy...
Where did the phrase the british are coming originate?
in concord and lexington.
Where does the phrase toots mcgoots originate?
facebook entry
Does the word bolshy originate from the bolsheviks?
Yes, the word "bolshy" does originate from the "bolsheviks".
