Etymology

[AU24K]

Etymology, the study of word and phrase origins, not to be confused with Entymology, the study of insects, is a very curious science.

What are some of your favorite words or phrases and where do you think they originated?
I'm sure that the crack team of researchers on this site(me included, during moments of lucidity)
would be glad to provide sources.

Phrases like, "the whole 9 yards," "won by a neck," "Let the cat out of the bag," etc.

Ready? GO!

Best,
Scott

 

[Kentucky Kache]

 

[AU24K]

Friend,
Do you not possess the mental faculties to keep up with the subject matter?

Scott

 

[Kentucky Kache]

Friend,
Do you not possess the mental faculties to keep up with the subject matter?

Scott

Unlike yourself, I guess I'm not a member of the "crack team."

 

[AU24K]

Friend,
Do you not possess the mental faculties to keep up with the subject matter?

Scott

Unlike yourself, I guess I'm not a member of the "crack team."

Meaning that you have no moments of "Lucidity?"

Scott

 

[spartacus53]

cut to the chase

 

[AU24K]

cut to the chase

Spart,
Not sure what you mean unless you are talkin' 'bout "Chasin' your own tail."

Scott

 

[spartacus53]

cut to the chase, means get to the point, without further ado

 

[AU24K]

cut to the chase, means get to the point, without further ado

Yep, I knew that(it's a movie viewer phrase), but,
Who is your post directed to?

Best,
Scott

 

[spartacus53]

Never you mind... Now I will cut to the quick

 

[Frankn]

Looks like someone let the cat out of the bag.
Cat out of the bag- basically, released a fact that started a "riot"
By a heck- horse racing phrase
9yds- football for first down


How about:That's the way the cookie crumbles.

 

[njnydigger]

Here's one of my all time fav's...

"As useless as t*@s on a log".

 

[Frankn]

I think that was HOG. The HOG being the male member of the pig family.

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[Unicorn]

Like someone "is not the full shilling"

 

[bill-USA]

cut to the chase

This must not be one of your lucid moments. You asked for phrases to interpret, then make snide remarks when someone gives you a phrase to explain.

I know I shouldn't have said that. It just seemed so obvious.