it means that to catch a criminal (and presumably have him hanged), the surest way is to let him betray himself or be caught in the act by affording him greater leeway/opportunity (as in a slacking rope)
The earliest use for the term "on a soap box" was in 1907 I believe, when people would stand upon the wooden crates used to transport boxes of soap to stores in order to preach or give a speech on a public street corner. There is the origin of the phrase "on a soap box".
Her obscure taste in music involved Swedish punk rock and classical ballet music.
To give a pass means to excuse.
I believe it comes from the Aesop's Fable, "The Ant and the Grasshopper." The ant toiled hard all summer, preparing for the coming winter so that he would have plenty of food, while the grasshopper idled. When winter came the grasshopper had no food and was starving to death. The ant was kind enough to give the grasshopper some of his food, and said, "Use it wisely, Grasshopper."
Go for it Give it a try/shot
The phrase "not enough brains to give himself a headache" is a colloquial way of suggesting that someone is not very intelligent or doesn't think deeply. It implies that the person is so lacking in intelligence that they wouldn't even exert themselves mentally enough to experience stress or confusion. Essentially, it's a humorous or derogatory remark about someone's cognitive abilities.
it means there is not enough of somethin to give all there a reasonable amount.
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The phrase "don't give a damn" originated in the 19th century as a way to express complete disregard or indifference towards something. It likely evolved from the phrase "don't give a damn for" which was used to signify lack of concern or importance.
the phrase trick or treat has an American origin because on Halloween people often give candy (treats) or lay pranks on each other (trick).
He's scared.
The earliest use for the term "on a soap box" was in 1907 I believe, when people would stand upon the wooden crates used to transport boxes of soap to stores in order to preach or give a speech on a public street corner. There is the origin of the phrase "on a soap box".
The popular phrase "give it a swirl" means give it a try.
Nick Weir has: Played himself in "Give Us a Clue" in 1978. Played himself in "Blankety Blank" in 1979. Played Himself - Presenter in "Catch Phrase" in 1986. Played Himself - Host in "Waffle" in 1998. Played Presenter in "Grudge Match" in 2000.
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It has been surmised that Mother Teresa used the phrase at the National Prayer Breakfast in 1994. There is no evidence that it was used before that.