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m.gorfain

bunky

is that what's bothering you bunky
20:26 Mon 01st Nov 20042 answers, last by charliep88 15:23 Mon 21st Feb 2005
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lindasb

hats off

where did "hats off" originate
01:21 Thu 04th Nov 20044 answers, last by jocook17 01:18 Wed 19th Jan 2005
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Kingaroo

need a word

I'm looking for a word that means or connotes bringing together disparate things to make a harmonious whole. I'm gathering a group of artsy cratsy folks to do collage and mosaic, both of which attempt...
02:41 Mon 08th Nov 200411 answers, last by jocook17 00:55 Wed 19th Jan 2005
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gerger

coal

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06:53 Mon 08th Nov 20049 answers, last by jocook17 00:46 Wed 19th Jan 2005
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Peter Pedant

kjc 0123

Kay- jay please go on asking your questions, I rather miss them    
23:17 Mon 08th Nov 20043 answers, last by Peter Pedant 22:44 Wed 19th Jan 2005
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Hayhoe

Many happy returns!

Why do people say 'Many happy returns' on someone's birthday? Is it a reference to all the unwanted presents they'll be taking back?
08:42 Tue 09th Nov 20042 answers, last by jocook17 00:28 Wed 19th Jan 2005
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scottallen

red tape

Where did the phrase cut through the red tape come from?
17:06 Wed 10th Nov 20043 answers, last by jocook17 00:10 Wed 19th Jan 2005
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kjc0123

cram it into the governments' face

What's the meaning of "cram it into the governments' face" in the following sentence? This is the first time the federal government aggressively prosecuted someone who claimed to be growing pot for...
14:53 Sun 14th Nov 20044 answers, last by jocook17 23:56 Tue 18th Jan 2005
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kmamontoff

get it off your chest

Where does the saying come from - get it off your chest?  
00:39 Mon 15th Nov 20042 answers, last by acw 18:44 Mon 28th Mar 2005
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mully

opening up a can of worms??

Where does the phrase -Opening up a can of worms come from and what does it mean?
23:27 Wed 17th Nov 20043 answers, last by jocook17 23:10 Tue 18th Jan 2005
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flashpig

Answerbank style

I have just written a question and found that a really similar question has been asked and answered. I don't find that too odd, but I find it weird that the wording of the question is really similar...
03:37 Thu 18th Nov 20046 answers, last by jocook17 23:06 Tue 18th Jan 2005
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smorodina

Mysterious disappearing questions...

Why do questions keep disappearing from here? There was an interesting question on grammar to which I gave a reply yesterday, and today it's gone. This never used to happen, did it?
12:50 Fri 19th Nov 20044 answers, last by jocook17 22:47 Tue 18th Jan 2005
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kjc0123

the meaning of rap

What is the meanig of "get a bad rap" and "lay on the anti-gang rap" in the following sentences(specially, the meaning of rap)? 1. The images persist : a prairie fence where Matthew Shepard's limp,...
07:13 Sun 21st Nov 20044 answers, last by jocook17 22:41 Tue 18th Jan 2005
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kjc0123

notwithstanding

What is the meaning of "notwithstanding" in the following sentences? The Constitution and the laws of the United States, which shall be made in pursuance thereof; and all treaties made, or which shall...
03:11 Mon 22nd Nov 20042 answers, last by jocook17 22:33 Tue 18th Jan 2005
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bluemistral

tied the knot

where does this come from
03:24 Mon 22nd Nov 20042 answers, last by jocook17 22:32 Tue 18th Jan 2005
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Christine Me

Body parts

What part of the body is the answer to the question "Tall Trees"?
10:11 Mon 22nd Nov 20043 answers, last by jocook17 22:28 Tue 18th Jan 2005
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kjc0123

in any other light than

What's the meaning of "in any other light than" in the following sentences? With the existing colonies or dependencies of any European power we have not interfered and shall not interfere. But with...
11:19 Mon 22nd Nov 20043 answers, last by jocook17 22:26 Tue 18th Jan 2005
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tigga

useful as a 'chocolate kettle'

I just read a phrase like this on another thread, these always tickle me, along with 'an astray on a motorbike'  what ones do you know ?
20:14 Mon 22nd Nov 200420 answers, last by SmashedBadger 12:31 Sat 20th Aug 2011
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Peter Pedant

what is a polo field called?

The field where they play polo - is it called a maidan? Or do the nobs say 'field' oh and another thing while I here, where does that Cumbrian expression kushti come from? and what does it mean for...
22:09 Tue 23rd Nov 20045 answers, last by jocook17 21:30 Tue 18th Jan 2005
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Magkent

Saying

What is the meaning of the phrase, By hook or by crook?
21:02 Wed 24th Nov 20042 answers, last by jocook17 21:18 Tue 18th Jan 2005

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