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Where does the expression screwed the pooch come from and what does it mean?
The origin of the expression is obscure. It means "ruined everything".
What is the origin of the idiom 'stuffed shirt'?
Stuffed Shirt - a self-important person who shows a lot of phony dignity Origin: This expression originates from the early 1900s. The expression initially meant: a person who has a falsely high opinion of his/her own worth and who shows it.
What is the origin of you really put your foot in it?
Also an expression used to compliment someone on their fine cooking!
What is the origin of the idiom ' take a powder'?
Origin: By 1925, this was a popular expression in the US. Powder referred to the explosiveness of gunpowder - if you flee so you won't get caught for something, you are taking a powder.
What is the origin of the idiom 'come again'?
Origin: The verb 'to come' has always meant to arrive or appear. In this 20th Century African-American expression, 'come' takes on the meaning of 'speak.'
Where does the expression screwed the pooch come from and what does it mean?
The origin of the expression is obscure. It means "ruined everything".
What is the origin of the expression VIP?
Verry Important People
What is the origin of the expression In your face?
The 1970s is the origin of "in your face", most likely first coming from sports.
What is the origin of the expression anchors away?
it's Anchors Aweigh......
What is the origin of Mise-En-Place?
It is a French culinary expression.
What is the Origin of the expression the natives are restless?
The origin of the expression "the natives are restless" goes back to the 1933 film Island of Lost Souls. The saying is offered by Dr. Moreau when his human and beast creatures become agitated.
Origin of the expression Get a kick out of?
Origin - A famous song-writer, Cole Porter, made this 20th Century American saying popular in his 1934 song, " I Get a Kick Out of You." In this expression, 'kick' has to do with a thrill, not striking something with your feet.
What is the origin of the expression 'good-by'?
It is a contraction of the 16th Century phrase, 'God be with ye.'
What is the origin of the expression it is to laugh?
Daffy duck said it in a bugs bunny cartoon
What is the origin of the expression You're a stitch?
It means you're very funny. (Have me in stitches from laughter.)
What is the origin of the idiom 'mess with someone'?
Origin: This is a modern African-American expression that is similar to "bug someone." To mess is to butt into other people's business.
What is the origin of the idiom 'stuffed shirt'?
Stuffed Shirt - a self-important person who shows a lot of phony dignity Origin: This expression originates from the early 1900s. The expression initially meant: a person who has a falsely high opinion of his/her own worth and who shows it.
