0
It originates from: The Midsummer Night's Dream by Shakespeare - if two people are together with one person's cheek right by another person's cheek (jowl), they are pretty close indeed.
Wiki User
∙ 16y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Where did the phrase chow mein originate?
America! -This idiom is the Americanism for a dish of stir-fried noodles, brought to America by the speakers of the Taishan dialect of Chinese.
Where did the idiom add fuel to the fire originate?
its from Tamil This metaphor dates from Roman times--Livy used it in his history of Rome--and it remains in common use.
Where did the idiom 'to flog a dead horse' originate?
This is a horse term. Flogging is beating with a whip. It does no good to beat a horse that is dead, because it will never get back up and work for you.
Is cheek a common noun?
Cheek is common noun
What is the idiom meaning of to be?
"To be" is not an idiom - it's a verb.
What is a sentence with jowl?
cheek by jowl
What are the release dates for Cheek by Jowl - 2013?
Cheek by Jowl - 2013 was released on: USA: 14 September 2013 (Gray's Reef Film Festival) USA: 1 March 2014 (Animal Film Festival)
What bones are connected the the jowl?
The jowl is another name for the jaw or the cheek bone. The jaw bone is known as the mandible and is connected to the cranium. Together they are known as the skull.
What is the meaning of an idiom A lot of cheek?
very cocky
I am looking for chin/cheek/jowl liposuction. ?
You need to contact a plastic surgeon of your choice and make a consultation appointment for this type of surgery.
What is the best translation of the English idiom tongue in cheek into Spanish?
To speak with tongue in cheek = Hablar con sorna
What has the author Emily Cockayne written?
Emily Cockayne has written: 'Cheek by jowl' -- subject(s): Neighbors, Urban Sociology, Neghborhoods, Neighborhoods, History
Where did the idiom every dog has its day originate?
Shakespear Play
What does the idiom tongue-in-check mean?
The idiom "tongue-in-cheek" means that someone is saying something jokingly or insincerely, often with a humorous or ironic undertone. It implies that the speaker does not intend their remarks to be taken seriously.
How tall is Jowl Phil?
Jowl Phil is 6'.
Where did the idiom do unto others as you would have others do unto you originate?
confucius...
Where did the idiom against the clock originate?
what is origin of the idioum race against the clock
