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Why Do We Say 'Break a Leg' and Other Expressions?

Famous sayings are typically a metaphoric spin on real meanings, but where did they come from, and who came up with some of these sayings and expressions we often use today? ....

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Why do we say 'break a leg' and other popular expressions? Here are fun origin stories

Some of the most popular metaphoric sayings used in everyday conversations have known histories and origin stories. Here are three, including "bite the bullet" and "break a leg." ....

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The Origins of 11 Funny Animal-Related Sayings

The Origins of 11 Funny Animal-Related Sayings
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Countdown's Susie Dent reveals the historic words she wants to see back in the English language - so, how many do you know?

Speaking exclusively to MailOnline, Susie says that there are hundreds of words waiting to be revived magically . ....

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Is Humpty Dumpty Even an Egg? An Investigation

The origins of the nursery rhyme can tell us exactly why Humpty Dumpty is depicted as an egg. ....

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