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What is the origin of the phrase on the rocks?
"on the rocks"
What is the origin of the phrase Judas goat?
god
What is the origin of the phrase gold glory and god?
The origin of the phrase "Gold, glory, and God" can be traced back to early Spanish explorers that traveled to North America. This was a term they would use to explain why they were on their journey.
Where did the phrase take it easy oringinate?
ducking
Where did Coin the phrase come from?
'Coin a phrase' - 'Quoins' are used to wedge columns of type in the printers 'chase'. Printers believed to put things in type was to make them permanent and believe this to be the origin of the phrase, 'Quoin a phrase'. (this is not the only explanation though - there are several literary uses of the phrase too!)
What is the origin of the term checkmate in chess?
Checkmate comes from the Persian phrase "shah mat," which means "the king is dead."
What is the origin of the phrase Dead Man Walking?
A 'dead man walking' is a person freely walking and moving (i.e. alive) but certainly very soon-to-be killed.
What is the origin of the phrase eat you?
There is no such phrase as "eat you".
What is the origin of the name The Walking Dead Marines?
During a speech in the spring of 1966, Ho Chi Minh said the phrase "Di bo chet" (The Walking Dead) to describe the Marines in the valley.
What is the origin of the phrase ram page?
There is no such phrase. There is a word rampage. It is of Scottish origin, perhaps from RAMP, to rear up.
What phrase of a Greek origin means the common people?
The phrase of Greek origin referring to the common people is "hoi polloi."
What do you mean by the phrase feast of the dead?
the dead is dead
What is the origin of the phrase on the rocks?
"on the rocks"
What is the origin of the phrase hey presto?
The Spanish for "I have put" is he puesto, could this be the origin?
What is the origin of the phrase full circle?
The phrase 'come full circle' refers to getting back to the original position or the original state of affairs. The origin of the phrase is unknown, but is used in the Western world.
What is the origin of the phrase 'smart butt'?
sumething
What is origin of phrase simmer down?
IRISH
