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cliches and expressions origins
origins and meanings of cliches, expressions and words
Cliches and expressions give us many wonderful figures of speech and words in the English language, as they evolve via use and mis-use alike. Most have fascinating and surprising origins, particularly as many popular assumptions about meanings and derivations are mistaken. Use these great origins and derivations to illustrate the ever-changing complexity of language and communications, for a fun team-building quiz, or simply to amuse your friends over a pint at the pub.
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