In olden times, How do you do meant "How do you fare" or "How's it going." Over time it has become a stock greeting when first introduced to someone.
The origin of the expression is obscure. It means "ruined everything".
no one knows exactly
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.
Also an expression used to compliment someone on their fine cooking!
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.
The origin of the expression is obscure. It means "ruined everything".
Verry Important People
no one knows exactly
The 1970s is the origin of "in your face", most likely first coming from sports.
it's Anchors Aweigh......
It is a French culinary expression.
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.
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.
It is a contraction of the 16th Century phrase, 'God be with ye.'
Daffy duck said it in a bugs bunny cartoon
It means you're very funny. (Have me in stitches from laughter.)
Origin: This is a modern African-American expression that is similar to "bug someone." To mess is to butt into other people's business.