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schmeeges | 12:01 Thu 29th Aug 2002 | Phrases & Sayings
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Why say 'butter wouldn't melt in her mouth' when describing someone nice? Doesn't this imply coldness? Do people just use it wrongly?
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The phrase was first used in print in English in the early 16th century, so it's been about for a while. Then, it was used contemptuously of people who only APPEARED to be shy and demure. So, it's not really used wrongly - even today - just ironically.
12:40 Thu 29th Aug 2002
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Butter melts in one's mouth if they are hot-headed perhaps?
17:52 Tue 03rd Sep 2002

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