This euphemistic phrase arose in about 1930 in England.
It is short for rhyming slang "Mickey Bliss" using cockney rhyming slang but it is not clear who Mickey Bliss was.
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Origin: This American saying dates back to the 1880's and probably originated from an earlier expression, 'to shine up to someone.' That meant to behave nicely so someone will like you. Then they 'take a shine to you' because of your appearance or personality.
You had to take your hat off to him based on his success.
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.
To take the mickey, is generally to make hummor at someone elses expense. According to the OED act in a satirical or teasing manner (towards)
If you take a leaf (page) out of someone's book, you copy something that they did or take it as an example for your own life.
It's WINE and dine -- it's not truly an idiom. It really means to take someone out and treat them to wine and fine dining. You see this phrase used most often when someone is trying to curry favor by paying for someone's night on the town.
Well, darling, the idiom 'take under your wing' comes from the literal act of a mother bird protecting and nurturing her young under her wing. It's used metaphorically to mean taking someone under your care or guidance. So, next time someone asks you to explain this idiom, just tell them it's about being a badass protector like a mama bird.
"Take you out in a box" is an idiom for "murder" in that you will be carried away in a coffin.
It's not really an idiom. It's something you say when someone is either talking too rapidly and you want them to slow down, or they are getting too excited over something.
The idiom 'pin cushion' refers to some who has a lot of body piercing. Although can take on many forms. it is most commonly used refer to a person with many piercings.
The correct idiom is "wet (not split) one's whistle," which means to take a drink, typically an alcoholic beverage. It dates back to the late 16th century and likens the throat to a whistle that needs to be moistened in order to properly produce sound.