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Does the phrase looking a gift horse in the mouth originate from the legend of the Trojan Horse?
No - you can estimate a horse's age by looking at its teeth. Looking a "gift horse in the mouth" would be like judging the gift's value or appearing ungrateful. The general idea is: it may not be ideal (like an old horse) but it was free & you can still make good use of it & be grateful for having one at all.
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Where did the phrase 'happy as a pig in a poke' come from?
It did not come from anywhere, the phrase should be 'Happy as a pig in muck/mud'. This creates an image of a pig rooting through a muddy field looking for roots/grubs in the ground which is their natural way of feeding.
Where did eat like a horse originate from?
The phrase "eat like a horse" likely originated from the fact that horses have big appetites and eat a lot of food to sustain their large size and energy levels. This phrase is used to describe someone who eats a lot or has a hearty appetite.
Sould is could could is would would is wood of course what ends with an apple must end with a horse?
The Trojan Horse.A Greek poet, Homer, wrote this in his book the Odessy. (not Homer Simpson.)
What kind of phrase is in dogs?
adjective phrase
Where did the phrase 'doggy steps' come from?
The phrase 'doggy steps' does not appear to be an accurate phrase. There are however, steps to potty training, housetraining, walking on a lead and communicating.
Where does the phrase 'if looks could kill' originate from?
According to Wiktionary, one of the possible origins of this phrase dates back to the legend of Medusa, who was the mythological being who could turn any creature or being into stone by just looking them in the eye.
Where does the phrase you are legend come from?
The first occurrence of the phrase "I am legend" that I'm personally aware of comes from the Richard Matheson story "I Am Legend."
Where does the phrase Grind to a halt originate from?
stop
Where did the phrase alms for the poor originate?
The Bible
Where did the phrase how you doing originate?
from joey in friends
Where did the phrase you got an app for that originate?
latin
Fight like a Trojan?
To fight with great determination or zeal.
Where does the phrase bee line originate?
1820-30
How did the phrase hissy fit originate?
from girls ...to hissy...
Where did the phrase the british are coming originate?
in concord and lexington.
Where does the phrase toots mcgoots originate?
facebook entry
Where did the phrase don't break my balls originate?
Andy Maio invent this phrase in the early 70s
