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An American boxer named Norman Selby (1873-1940) adopted "Kid McCoy" as his professional name and used the phrase "The Real McCoy" to distinguish himself from another fighter named "McCoy." Although not certain, this appears to be the origin of the phrase, which expanded into American English to mean "the genuine article."
The giving of a ring in the shape of a belt buckle began in Victorian times and was symbolic token of the close relationship between the giver and the wearer. Buckle rings have also come to denote strength, loyalty and protection.
It appears in the English language in the early 1940's meaning 'a stupid person'. Origin not known. There is a weak connection with the name 'bone head' which was used in the early 1900's, also meaning a stupid or obstinate person, also origin not clear
"woot" or "w00t" for the l33t folks was generated from text based RPGs and meens nothing more than "Wow, loot!" I can't believe this is a mystery.
"Buckle down, Winsockie" is a phrase stemming from the popular animated series "The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle." It typically means to get serious and focus on a task or challenge at hand. The term "Winsockie" refers to the character Winsock, and the phrase captures the spirit of determination and commitment. It encourages someone to put in the necessary effort to achieve a goal.
This phrase originates with the 'Old Bailey' in London, where the remand cells were literally under the court itself.
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Cowboys loved a colorful phrase! This meant to set to with determination and energy. The image is of buckling down to work, buckling on a harness.
There is no such phrase as "eat you".
Well, honey, the phrase "down cellar in a teacup" doesn't really have an origin because it doesn't exist. Maybe you're mixing up idioms or just making things up. But hey, at least you're keeping me on my toes!
Down-and-out is from a situation where a beaten prizefighter is knocked unconcious. It originated in 1889 in American English from pugilism (boxing or fist fighting).
There is no such phrase. There is a word rampage. It is of Scottish origin, perhaps from RAMP, to rear up.
To properly use a strap buckle, thread the strap through the buckle, adjust the length as needed, and secure the buckle by pressing it down until it clicks into place.
The phrase of Greek origin referring to the common people is "hoi polloi."
"on the rocks"
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