Saturday 28 December, 2024

Say what? 7 common expressions and their origins

I like the cut of your jib – let’s bury the hatchet.

ALL OF US have regurgitated clichés and common phrases without a second thought about where they came from.

Here, we take a closer look at the origins of some old expressions still knocking about today…

Say what? 7 common expressions and their origins

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Sweet Fanny Adams
Cut of your jib
Lowbrow, highbrow...
Pleased as punch
Eat your heart out
Always the bridesmaid, never the bride
Bury the hatchet

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Jennifer Wade

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Defamation

Damaging the good reputation of someone, slander, or libel.
Racism or Hate speech

An attack on an individual or group based on religion, race, gender, or beliefs.
Trolling or Off-topic

An attempt to derail the discussion.
Inappropriate language

Profanity, obscenity, vulgarity, or slurs.
Spam

Advertising, phishing, scamming, bots, or repetitive posts.
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Say what? 7 common expressions and their origins

Sweet Fanny Adams

Cut of your jib

Lowbrow, highbrow...

Pleased as punch

Eat your heart out

Always the bridesmaid, never the bride

Bury the hatchet