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proverbs
example i.n. r. b. i. p it never rains but it pours t. a. r. a.t. t t.o. i. o. t. t. f. l. s t.u.a.h t.f.s.i.t.h t.i.n.n.u.t.s

candy2
09/10/08
22:49

2 answers (last answered: 10/10/08 19:50)

the letter <a> pronounced in 5 different ways
5 words which show the letter <a> pronounced in 5 different ways. so far i have ace apple (sorry if i have put this in the wrong topic) thank you

hnotman
08/10/08
15:12

23 answers (last answered: 14/10/08 15:10)

hidden and hid
For metrical reasons I wish to use hid instead of hidden in a text I am writing. My question is, does it sound obsolete? Americans use it, I believe, but does it sound obsolete in British English? Biblical, even? (L... [more]

swedeheart
08/10/08
13:33

13 answers (last answered: 15/10/08 10:24)

phrase
where did "sick as a parrot" come from

natttynat
07/10/08
15:39

2 answers (last answered: 08/10/08 12:00)

Quote/sayings based on...
...yesterday is done and dusted, today is a new day. Or I think something like - live for today plan for tomorrow & forget yesterday. Can anyone think of popular quotes or sayings based on this ? Many thanks :... [more]

SupaStar
06/10/08
20:51

5 answers (last answered: 11/10/08 15:45)

nieve
This is dialect for fist but I can not find it in any dictionary

mikecork
06/10/08
09:42

27 answers (last answered: 06/10/08 18:15)

Well known Sayings
What do ABSOLB GDGOABS stand for?

dcd
05/10/08
21:58

1 answer (last answered: 05/10/08 22:05)

dollcollector
what is the name for a collector of dolls please?

monica/k
05/10/08
11:27

4 answers (last answered: 05/10/08 16:38)

For good
Why do we say for good to mean permanently. We often mean the opposite of good in any other sense e.g : My friend has gone for good .tells the hearer that we regret the passing,. not that we are pleased about it. ... [more]

fredpuli47
03/10/08
19:37

3 answers (last answered: 04/10/08 18:36)

this is a well know saying
what is this well known saying todfthr

andy01698
03/10/08
18:29

1 answer (last answered: 04/10/08 22:17)

Pronounciation
Can anyone tell me if there is a correct way to pronounce the word "Abyss" - some people stress the "byss" and some don't - is there a correct way or is it personal choice?

blackcat77
03/10/08
16:19

18 answers (last answered: 05/10/08 10:40)

as cute as a button
why is a button considered cute? i would imagine many other things to be cuter! thanks for the help

MERLOTBEAR
01/10/08
15:10

2 answers (last answered: 01/10/08 16:58)

Where does the saying "knock your pipe out" come from
Where does the saying "knock your pipe out" come from

laura65
30/09/08
13:11

2 answers (last answered: 03/10/08 16:42)

Nick
I was wondering if anyone knows why we say that someone nicked something meaning it was stolen? ALSO we say nick meaning prison, & something is in good Nick when its in good order. Anyone got any ideas? ... [more]

phylkat
29/09/08
23:48

5 answers (last answered: 12/10/08 09:56)

collections
is there a name for someone who collects teaspoons------ apart from the usual answer of saddo or the like?

janetwalsh13
29/09/08
18:54

5 answers (last answered: 02/10/08 21:40)

Abbreviated Sayings
M A A N and F S D are both sayings Can anyone 'solve' them please

cms31
29/09/08
17:33

2 answers (last answered: 29/09/08 22:15)

Homer quotation (not Simpson)
In a street in Treviso, some quotations have been incised into one of the pavements. One is given in Greek, then Italian. It says Laurora dalle dita di rosa: Omero. It seems to mean something like: Day-break [or ... [more]

Bert
29/09/08
11:27

6 answers (last answered: 07/10/08 14:26)

Lethi Vive Memor
This phrase is written on the side of a campanile in Venice, just under the clock. It is followed by Fugit Hora, which I understand. I did Latin at school, but never came across the combination of letters th. Thi... [more]

Bert
29/09/08
11:16

4 answers (last answered: 30/09/08 15:59)

taking the mick
where does the saying taking the mick come from???

x31tna
28/09/08
22:03

4 answers (last answered: 07/10/08 16:53)

The meaning of the question
1000 W that a P is W

mlogorzalek
28/09/08
21:17

1 answer (last answered: 28/09/08 22:19)

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