It came from bootleggers putting liquor into their high boots to sneak it to the American Indians.
Bootleg (as a noun) - alcoholic beverage made, sold, or transported unlawfully=Bootleg (as a verb) - to sell, transport, or make unlawfully=
From the old west when Cowboys use to store knives, flasks or any kind of contraband in their tall boots. First recorded usage in 1889 in Omaha, Nebraska
It is just an idiom and has no history.
Meaning he will help you out.
Palestinian and Persian
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The origin of the idiom finger in every pie is unknown. The saying means being involved in a lot of things or knowing about a lot of things.
To be exposed
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Origin "up a storm"
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The idiom "twelvemonth" comes from Old English, where it referred to a period of twelve months or a year. Over time, it evolved into a more formal or poetic way of saying "year."
The idiom "to brain someone" is thought to have originated from the idea of using one's brain as a weapon to strike or hurt someone. It is a figurative expression that means to hit or strike someone on the head with great force.
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To hope for the best
It is just an idiom and has no history.
Meaning he will help you out.
Palestinian and Persian