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tellmeastory
Who here is able to answer my question about the rose-colored glasses?.Do mention the origin.
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lavadragon
I have heard it many a time in war films and the like in radio communication but who or what is "Breaker"? What does it mean? Sorry if this is perhaps the wrong category but i could see any that where...
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hotpink
where did it come from? why do some women use it/ what does it mean?
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barmy
What is the origin of the above name as used as a 'slang' term
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GSD4ME
I was looking at a french football site the other day and they listed the statitics of the match. Most of them I could fathom out but I was stuck with a couple: Possession (%) 58.0 - OBVIOUS Total...
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Mr.Nose
what is the word that describes crimes committed to gain money such as robbery, fraud, embezzlement, mugging and such like its realy bugging me thnx.
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carrie12
My daughter aged 12 uses the term 'on my larry' or sometimes 'laz' to indicate on her own. My elder daughter aged 19 used to say it. My friends daughter who lives in Letchworth uses it. We live in...
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nezz
This word appears to be used mainly in the north. It means to pester. Does anyone know its origin
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taliesin238
What does the word 'adagio' mean? adagio as in adagion 4 strings and the work from Vivaldi!! Vivaldi is awesome!! Is this word Italian?? Is it strictly a musical term??
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unrulyjulie
who here knows what a "croggy" is???? what words are purely local to you?
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PinkPascoe
How do you pronounce the word "Weil" as in Raymond Weil the watchmakers?
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curious81
Why do we sometimes call eggs, "chucie eggs" ?
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just a face
Where does the saying fire at will come from and why is the saying "fire at will"?
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suths12
What are some phrases for the initials ASC & DKC without changing the letters around?
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RATTER15
Why does the letter Q have to be followed by a U what is the point ? or are there any words that have a Q and no U?
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stanwixman
What was the best thing before sliced bread?
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nupcmaven
Someone asked me this question tonight. I said it was from the copper buttons the British policemen wear (or wore). Did I make this up, or is there some degree of truth in my statement?
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Mazmo
Can anyone explain the meaning and origin of 'that old chestnut' ?
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soulstar11
Does anyone know the origin of the bar of a pub being termed The Jump? e.g. "stick me jacket behind the jump for us". I believe I only hear it in London Cheers
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samsong7
Can anyone define the word WUSS?? I have heard it used as a term.. He is a right Wuss..but what is a Wuss??

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