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Nothing to do with Charles Dickens. Dickens is a euphemism for the word devil, possibly via devilkins. Shakespeare used it.
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Where did the phrase hurts like the dickens originate?
Dickens was a euphamism for the Devil. So "it hurts like the dickens" is another way of saying "it hurts like the Devil". It's a very old phrase that dates back to Shakespeare's day. Shakespeare used the line " I cannot tell what the dickens his name is" in the Merry Wives of Windsor.
What is the meaning of the phrase hurts so good?
A sensation that hurts or gives you pain, but at the same time feels good. i.e. I love putting hand sanitizer on my paper cuts 'cause it hurts so good. It stings like hell, but it feels so nice!
How do you say love hurts in Russian?
Russian for "love hurts" is любовь ранит, pronounced liubof' ranit (the last word sounds like "run it" or more precisely "run+eat" but said as one word)
What does it mean to say Life is like an onion You peel layer after layer and sometimes you weep?
Onion is a symbol and often a metaphor quoted as life since each phase in our life in the past is lost like the layers of the onion peel to reveal a new fresh phase of joy , or sadness when we weep.
How would you describe the pain of being pierced by sword?
its once happened to me that ive been stabbed with a sword and you think theres a whole in the place and then its like its not there anymore
Where did the phrase hurts like the dickens originate?
Dickens was a euphamism for the Devil. So "it hurts like the dickens" is another way of saying "it hurts like the Devil". It's a very old phrase that dates back to Shakespeare's day. Shakespeare used the line " I cannot tell what the dickens his name is" in the Merry Wives of Windsor.
When was Hurts Like Heaven created?
Hurts Like Heaven was created in 2010.
What would Christmas have been like for Charles Dickens?
What would Christmas have bin like for Charles Dickens?
What is a bayonet in the gut feel like?
Probably hurts a lot. If it's in your intestines, your poop will come out, so it will probably stink too.
Do you like Charles Dickens?
Yes.
What was Charles Dickens like?
he was gorgeous
Who didn't like Charles Dickens?
His children
Did Charles Dickens like to write?
Yes
What was work like in dickens time?
chciken
When having a gallbladder attack does it hurt to breathe in?
yes, it does! its like someone is squeezing your stomach, your heart, and back. it hurts to breathe, it hurts to move, it hurts to talk. it just hurts!
Does guinea worm hurt?
Yea it hurts like he'll! The worm slowly burns it's way through your foot! And takes weeks to come out..
What was Charles Dickens personality like?
Charles dickens was a guy that cared for everyone and helped them every way he could!!!
