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Cold feet Meaning and Origin: Why do say we get Cold Feet?
People who commit to something and then back out are referred to as “getting cold feet”. Although it can refer to any commitment where there is timidity or fearfulness causing backtracking, it is a popular slang term for people chickening … Continue reading
Limelight meaning: Why do we say a celebrity is in the limelight?
When a celebrity or politician pops up in the news for their most recent escapades, it’s not uncommon to hear the media comment that these people are “in the limelight” yet again. They mean that they’ve got our attention, as … Continue reading
Origin of Beat Around the Bush
“Stop beating around the bush and get to the point already!” is a commonly heard phrase. But why would talking around a subject be like beating around a bush of all things? What is the origin of beat around the … Continue reading
Why do we say something is Gobbledygook? Origin and Definition of Gobbledygook
Gobbledygook is one of my favourite words because it captures the feeling of the definition so well! It’s an onomatopoeic word describing language which is unclear and confusing, like a lot of of the impenetrable, bureaucratic jargon used in politics … Continue reading
Why do we say that we give the Cold Shoulder to someone?
When we want to give someone the message that we dislike them, or are angry at them, we may give them the cold shoulder, where we treat them with coldness, indifference and disdain. So we know the meaning of cold … Continue reading
Why do I say Sleep tight? Origins of Sleep Tight
Good night, sleep tight, Don’t let the bedbugs bite, Wake up bright In the morning light To do what’s right With all your might. – Nursery Rhyme “Sleep tight!” is an oft-heard wish before bedtime, but why do we say … Continue reading
Why do people go on Honeymoons? History and Origin of the Honeymoon
After the wedding bells have rung, the cake has been eaten, and the celebratory rice has been swept up, tradition dictates that it’s honeymoon time for the happy couple. But why do people go on honeymoons? What is the origin … Continue reading
Jet Black: What is Jet Black?
“The breeze-tousled strands of her jet-black hair, shimmering and gleaming in the sunlight, whilst her dog bounced enthusiastically beside her, his coat shining like polished jet…” If you’ve read a fair bit of fiction, you’ll have come across the phrase … Continue reading
Meaning of Pitch Black: Why do we say something is Pitch Black?
An inky night, a deep echo-y cave, or a look at the final frontier that is space, could all be described as “pitch black”. The phrase “pitch black” may date back to Homer’s Iliad around 850 BC, if not earlier, … Continue reading
Why is zero called “love” in tennis?
Why do we say “love” and not “zero” when someone has zero points in tennis?
