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Where does the phrase gone west come from?

Ernest Gann's Biographical Novel "Fate is the Hunter"


What is the origin of the word fate?

Fate is the theory that everything happens just the way it is supposed to happen and all things and events are predetermined.


What is the origin of 'fickle finger of fate'?

ANSWER: The phrase, "fickle finger of fate." was a favorite saying of the title character in the 1966 Broadway musical, Sweet Charity.ANSWER:"The flying fickle finger of fate" was first used on the television programme 'Laugh-In'ANSWER:The Fickle Finger of Fate (also known as El Dedo del destino and The Cup of St. Sebastian) is a 1967 comedy film directed by Richard Rush, produced by Sidney W. Pink, and starring Tab Hunter. Hunter stars as a clumsy businessman who accidentally gets wrapped up in a plot of intrigue while on a trip to Spain.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Fickle_Finger_of_FateANSWER:The "fickle finger of fate" was mentioned at 2:40 in season 1, episode 35 of McHale's Navy, air date 6/13/63. Capt. Binghamton: "Carpenter, we've been tapped by the fickle finger." Lt. Carpenter: "Oh, yes sir. What finger was that, sir?" Binghamton: "Fate, you numbskull, fate." McHale's Navy is available on Hulu.


What is the origin of the idiom 'in the doghouse'?

"Sleeping in the doghouse" refers to the figurative fate of a spouse, usually a husband, who has offended their partner or made a significant mistake. The error is so egregious that, instead of being relegated to the couch for the night, the guilty spouse should be forced to spend the night outside in the cold, damp confines of the doghouse, a fit punishment for his "crime."


What part of speech is fate?

Fate is a noun.

Related Questions

What us is the theme of the fatalist by isaac singer?

Don't tempt fate


What does don't tempt fate mean?

Do not provoke something...or take advantage of a situation a second time.


Do something risky or dangerous?

Tempt Fate - The Daily Mirroe crossword - 7th September 2011


What is the phrase used to mean -fate played a cruel trick?

The phrase is "fate dealt a cruel hand."


Is tempted an adjective?

It may be. It is the present participle of the verb (to tempt) and can be a verb form, an adjective (tempting treats) or a noun/gerund (tempting fate).


What is the origin of the phrase Dice With Death?

The phrase to Dice with Death means to take a risk or to gamble with one's fate. The phrase is believed to come from old English and relate to the 17th century when many men gambled with their lives and their fortunes to create a new life for themselves.


Should you capitalize the word Fate?

Yes, if you're referring to the concept of Fate as a proper noun, then you should capitalize it. For example, in the phrase "believer in Fate," the word should not be capitalized.


What is the name of the song with these lyrics I can feel you tremble when we touch can we tempt the hand of fate reaching out to both of us I can't hold back I'm on the edge?

"i cant hold back" by survivor


What part of speech is twist of fate?

"twist of fate" is an idiom made up of a noun (twist), a preposition (of), and a noun (fate).


Where does the phrase gone west come from?

Ernest Gann's Biographical Novel "Fate is the Hunter"


What is the phrase 'taste of fate' when translated from English to Japanese?

sadame no ajiwau sadame no aji


What does this phrase by Buddha mean I do not believe in a fate that falls on men however they act but I do believe in a fate that falls on them unless they act?

By "the Buddha" I presume you mean G.K. Chesterton, the author of the phrase you quoted? It means that faith without action is worthless.