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The proverb originated in the United States and has been traced back to 'Papers of Benjamin Franklin' . It was used by Abigail Adams (1744-1818) in a letter dated November 13, 1800. First attested in England in 'Hereward the Wake' by Charles Kingsley (1819-75). The proverb is found in varying forms." From "Random House Dictionary of Popular Proverbs and Sayings" by Gregory Y. Titelman (Random House, New York, 1996).
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What is the origin of panic?
Ancient Greek: Pertaining to Pan, the god of the woods and fields who was the source of mysterious sounds that caused contagious, groundless fear in herds or crowds, or people in lonely places.
Is it The Woods are filled with danger or The Woods is filled with danger?
It is- ''The woods are filled with danger.''
Out of the wood or woods which is correct?
out of the woods is correct
What is the meaning of the idiom 'out of the woods'?
"Out of the woods" means "out of danger" or "out of trouble."
What does the idiom in your neck of the woods mean?
A neck is a thin area, as in a part of the woods. "In your neck of the woods" just means where you are, in your part of the world.
Does Tiger Woods have an autobiography?
No, not yet.
What does the name keita mean?
in the African origin it means precious, in the Celtic/scottish origin it means forest,woods...
What is the origin of the name of Pennslyvania?
William Penn- foundersylvania means woods or forest
What is the origin and meaning of the name 'Keith'?
The meaning of the name Keith is "woods." It is of Celtic origin. Please see the related link below.
Has kay woods from iowa been found?
No! Sadly not yet!
Is Tiger Woods leaving is wife?
Nobody knows yet
What does the idiom 'the sick child wasn't out of the woods yet' mean?
it means he hasn't become healthy again or hasn't healed yet. Not "Out of the woods" means that you're not safe yet -- you're still figuratively inside the dark forest where anything could happen. If you're "out of the woods," then you've made it to the safety of civilization again.
Who was Tiger Woods cheating on his wife with?
The public doesn't know yet.
Is Tiger Woods abillionaire?
Not quite yet, but Forbes estimates he will be by 2010.
When does Tiger Woods 2011 come out?
Mid September no confirmed date as of yet.
How many professional tournaments has Tiger Woods won in 2009?
None as of yet.
What is meaning of siylvia?
Siylvia is likely a variant of Sylvia. Which is of Latin origin, and the meaning of Sylvia is "woods, forest".
