The English language is constantly evolving, and some expressions can sound odd when we take the time to analyze them. Many idioms and sayings don’t make much sense at first glance, yet they've been used for so long that people rarely stop to think about their meaning. However, a surprising number of these phrases have fascinating origins and stories behind them. Explore some of these intriguing idioms and their histories here!
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