Where does thr saying 'happy as Larry' come from?
It is believed that it was said because of the very happy Australian boxer, Larry Foley, although this isn't the only belief.
This is correct - this is the story :
Happy as Larry.
This saying originated with the win of Larry Foley.
He was a prize fighter, the last of the 'straightback fighters.
NSW champion, before prize fighting was legal.
He won the biggest prize of the time 100,000 dollars.
With this money, he set up the first Boxing Academy in Sydney.
Everyone at the time referred to this as 'Happy as Larry'.
His belt can be found in the Sports Center at Homebush in Sydney.
The belt is about a foot wide, covered in medallions.
There were many newspaper articles about him and a book called Captain of the Push.
He became a boxing referee.
He never drank in his life because his father, used to drink heavily.
His father earned his money telling stories to gold miners at Hill End.
The miners taught him to fight.
His mother's name was Dora.
He was a very big fellow just like his grandson: named Laurence.
He died about 1937.
His last words were "at least it is Orange Man's Day"
He was of course Irish.
The Sydney Morning Herald published a full page about him about 2000 and he had a mop of black hair.
He was sometimes called the King of the Push, because when he was a young fellow in the Rocks in Sydney they used to be a 'Robin Hood' and rob the sailors and give the money to the poor families in Sydney.
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How do you say i am trying to learn Portuguese in Portuguese?
Estou a tentar aprender Português (European Portuguese) Estou -> I am
a -> particle
tentar -> trying
aprender -> to learn (verb)
Português -> Portuguese Estou tentando aprender o Português (Brazilian Portuguese)
"What's your name?" = "Qual o seu nome?", or "Como você se chama?"
What is the fourth most popular language spoken in the world?
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using profanity or offensive words to express emotions or make a point.
"Et tu Brute" is a phrase in Latin meaning "and you, Brutus." It comes from Suetoneus, translating what he claims Caesar said in Greek, the Roman language of family tenderness. The other well known version of these very famous last words is Tu quoque fili, meaning You too, my boy.
Wolfwalker is pronounced as "wulf-waw-ker" with a stress on the first syllable.
"Coup du chapeau" is a French term that translates to "hat trick" in English. It refers to a player scoring three goals in a single game. This term is commonly used in soccer and hockey to highlight an impressive individual performance.
Why the English could spread all over the world?
English could and will always spread around the whole world becaus it is a simple language every body can speak and understand in a simple manner, it is the only language that is being taught in schools all over the world. And as such it should be spoken and be wildly spread in the world.
I think that is not the only reason. English has also its peculiarities which make it not an easy language. I deeply believe that English would not have been spread to the extent it is currently, had it not been spoken in the United States taken into consideration differences which British English and American English.
What are some short French quotes?
I'm thinking about getting a french tattoo but I want the quote I use to be short.... so far I've looked at:
L'amour - love
C'est la vie - such is life
Vive la vie- live the life
What is the meaning of the expression 'What you do speaks so loudly I can't hear what you say' mean?
Your actions cannot be explained by words.
generally in a negative way.
think of a a guy caught in bed with another women than his wife.
Do you think the wife is really gonna listen to what he's saying, or is she just gonna kick his butt?
CAn you identify a quote which begins music is what language would be?
The entirety of the quote reads 'Music is what language would be if it could.' The author of the quote was writer John O'Donohue.
'Sit' is the third person singular present subjunctive of esse (to be). The whole of that tense goes Sim, sis, sit, simus, sitis, sint. So what it means exactly depends on context but phrases like 'were it to be' or 'should it be', gives you an idea of the range of meanings.
Are you asking what the verb is in Latin?
Sit in the infinitive (the actual verb 'to sit') is sedere, second conjugation.
I - sedeo
You - sedes
He - sedet
We - sedemus
You (pl) - sedetis
They - sedent
I was sitting - sedebam
You were sitting - sedebas
He was sitting - sedebat
We were sitting - sedebamus
You (pl) were sitting - sedebatis
They were sitting - sedebant
Mediterranean sa araling panlipunan?
Ang lugar ng Mediterranean ay kilala sa kanyang mahabang kasaysayan at kultural na impluwensiya sa mundo. Ito ang tahanan ng mga sinaunang sibilisasyon tulad ng mga Griyego at Romano na nagkaroon ng malaking papel sa pag-unlad ng kabihasnan. Ang pag-aaral ng Mediterranean sa araling panlipunan ay nagbibigay-diin sa kahalagahan ng rehiyon sa kasaysayan at kultura ng daigdig.
An interjection is a word used to show an emotion or a sentiment such as surprise, disgust, joy, excitement, or enthusiasm. Interjections are often placed at the beginning of a sentence.
What does this mean not failure but low aim is crime?
It means that it is wrong to set yourself goals that are too simple but there is nothing wrong with failing at something that is hard, in other words, there's no shame in failing as long as you failed to achieve a great goal.
To put it another way, setting yourself low standards and goals that can be easily achieved (buy a new car) is wrong but failing to do something great (swim across the Atlantic) is not shameful because you gave it your all and did as much as you could.
A simpler way to say more or less the same thing would be "no one can ask more of you than that you do your best and give it all that you can"
Winston Churchill once said something with essentially the same fundamental meaning "our victories lie not in never falling but in stooping to pick ourselves up each time we do so"
Short answer, it means that it's far worse to do what is easy than it is to fail to accomplish something great, so long as you gave it your absolute best shot.
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What does their piracy should not again be sullied with the crime of stealing mean?
This means that although they engage in piracy, their actions should not involve stealing from others. It suggests that while piracy may be tolerated or accepted in certain contexts, stealing is considered a separate and unacceptable crime.
What do the lyrics of your country tis of thee mean?
The lyrics of "My Country, 'Tis of Thee" celebrate the beauty and freedom of the United States. The song references patriotic themes such as liberty, unity, and the American spirit. It serves as a tribute to the country and its ideals.
What is the meaning of the proverb 'If one finger brought oil it soiled the others'?
This proverb means that when one person's actions cause trouble or create a problem, it can affect everyone else involved. It emphasizes the interconnectedness of individuals and the idea that one person's actions can impact the group as a whole.
Is there an idiom meaning someone who is boastful?
You would say they were "full of themselves" or "blowing their own horn."
Where does Sleep like a log come from?
I reckon its because a log is can be so heavy its hard to move when a person is in a deep sleep they tend to relax all their muscles in their body causing dead weight n so forth is hard to move .. like a log.
Who said 'That's a can do boss'?
The answer to this question is Sir M. Connelly of the 3rd battalian of WW2 said "thats a can do boss."
What does Chloe mean in Spanish?
Chloe doesn't mean anything special in Spanish, although most people would spell it as Kloé in Spanish even though it is not common Spanish name.
Chloe comes from the Greek name meaning "verdant and blooming".
Where does the phrase this tastes so good make you want to slap your mama come from?
Its from the movie Friday after the Next with Ice Cude, Mike Epps, and Kate Willams (also mentioned in the film 'Romeo Must Die' by Anthony Anderson's character Maurice).
Your Mama can irritate the dickens out of you. But as long as she's feeding you that good food that only Mama can fix, you wouldn't slap her. Find a suitable replacement, and let the Mama slappin' begin!
The origin of this phrase traces its roots to the southern states of the U.S. When first coined it meant someone had just tasted something so delectible it caused them to be angry towards their mother for never creating food equally as tasty... angry enough to slap her.
What is the origin of the phrase tried and true?
The phrase "tried and true" originated in the 15th century, combining the idea of something that has been tested or proven ("tried") and found to be reliable or trustworthy ("true"). It implies that an approach or method has stood the test of time and is known to be effective.