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It refers to cats, if you stroke the fur opposite to its natural lie, the cat does not like it. Its first use is not known.
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Where did the idiom pain in the neck first originate?
The idiom pain in the neck originated in America. This expression was first heard during the early 1900's and is used to express frustration.
What literary device is used in this - her heart sank?
Idiom
Is its snowing cats and dogs a idiom?
No, the idiom is only used to refer to rain.
What does the following idiom mean cut off the head of the snake?
Usually this idiom is used in a battle or military application in which you remove the most dangerous opponent or the leader first, so that the other enemies will be easier to deal with.
What is chalk used for and why?
Writing/drawing because it can be easily rubbed out.
If an expression cannot be used in a sentence does that mean that it's not an idiom?
An idiom usually is a sentence, or part of one. It certainly can be used as part of a sentence. The way to tell if it's an idiom is if it makes sense the way it's literally written.
What is the idiom of inception?
This is unclear -- do you mean "what are some idioms used in the movie?" Because "inception" is not an idiom. It's an ordinary word.
Is the idiom in the eye of the beholder is common idiom?
This is not used as much as it once was, but people will know what you mean if you use it; it's not obsolete.
What is the mineral yuksporite used for?
the dinosaurs rubbed it on their skin to make it smoother
What does the idiom be on shaky ground mean?
The idiom you have alluded to means to be placed precariously or unfavourably in a situation. The American expression "skating on thin ice" has a meaning that is synonymous and can be used interchangeably with the idiom in question.
What is the Idiom inside the book divergent?
One idiom used in the book "Divergent" is "jumping to conclusions," which means making hasty judgments without considering all the facts. This idiom is used to highlight the danger of assuming things without fully understanding the situation.
What does rubbing you the wrong way mean?
If someone keeps rubbing you the wrong way, it means they annoy you. It's often used as a way of saying someone annoys you, while not necessarily blaming them for it.The phrase is related to unintentionally stroking a cat the wrong way, causing the cat's fur to stand up, which annoys the cat.When a cat is rubbed from tail to head, it stands a cat's fur up and can irritate the follicles. This in turn puts the cat in a bit of a bad mood. Therefore, when a person is said to have "been rubbed the wrong way," it means that the actions or words of another irritated this person individually.
