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What is the origin of the phrase 'tip top shape'?
do not really know, other that it is an archaic upper class phrase, obviously meaning the best
What country did the phrase all and sundry originate?
The words are of Old English origin, the original for 'sundry' was 'syndrig' meaning separate and apart. In the 12th Century the phrase emerged meaning 'odds and ends'
What is the origin of the phrase 'plumb full?
As an informal word meaning "utterly" plumb may derive from its formal meaning of "exactly vertical." But the variant spelling "plum" suggests that its origin may lie elsewhere.
What is the origin of the phrase nerve-racking?
The phrase became popular at the beginning of the 1800's meaning very distressing or exhausting. There does not seem to be an explanation, so origin not known. As a guess, as England was at war with France from 1799 to 1815 it may be connected to the stress of the conflict.
What is the origin of the phrase turn in meaning to go to bed?
Turn in "go to bed" is attested from 1695, originally nautical.
What is the origin of the phrase 'tip top shape'?
do not really know, other that it is an archaic upper class phrase, obviously meaning the best
What is meant by the phrase massanutten?
The origin of the phrase massanutten is said to be unclear, but in an old Indian language it has the meaning "peaked mountain". Massanutten is a popular phrase, with a long history.
What is the past tense phrase for bleeding?
A verb phrase has two or more words. There are several past tense verb phrases for bleeding eg was bleeding, were bleeding, had been bleeding
What country did the phrase all and sundry originate?
The words are of Old English origin, the original for 'sundry' was 'syndrig' meaning separate and apart. In the 12th Century the phrase emerged meaning 'odds and ends'
What is Oklahoma's origin of name?
It is from the Choctaw phrase okla humma meaning mean the Native American race.
What is the origin of the term 'phlebotomy'?
The word phlebotomy comes from the Greek phrase "φλεβοτομή" meaning "to cut a vein."
What is the origin of the phrase 'plumb full?
As an informal word meaning "utterly" plumb may derive from its formal meaning of "exactly vertical." But the variant spelling "plum" suggests that its origin may lie elsewhere.
What does the word bible actually mean?
The word Bible is of Greek origin from the phrase, ta biblia, meaning, 'the books'.>
What is the meaning of the phrase ixtapa zihuatanejo?
The phrase "ixtapa zihuatanejo" is of Mexican origin. " Zihuatanejo" means "place of women". " Ixtapa" means "the white place". This phrase is used to name a resort in Mexico.
What is the origin of the phrase eat you?
There is no such phrase as "eat you".
What is the English translation of vocatum tuum nullis momenti putamus eumque neglegemus in ordine?
The phrase is of Latin origin. To put it simply, the phrase meaning 'We are not interested in your call and it will be ignored.'
What is the origin of the phrase top yourself?
The phrase "top yourself" originated in British slang, meaning to outdo or surpass oneself. It is often used in a competitive or self-improvement context.
