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A stitch in time saves nine (phrases.org.uk)
2 points by squircle on Oct 14, 2024 | past
What's the meaning of the phrase 'A pig in a poke'? (phrases.org.uk)
4 points by squircle on July 6, 2024 | past | 1 comment
Absolute Power Corrupts Absolutely (phrases.org.uk)
1 point by walterbell on March 12, 2024 | past
The meaning and origin of the expression “Bronx cheer” (phrases.org.uk)
11 points by Lammy on Dec 24, 2022 | past | 6 comments
The child is father to the man – who first said that? (phrases.org.uk)
3 points by jkuria on April 4, 2021 | past | 1 comment
Phrases that people get wrong (phrases.org.uk)
3 points by duggan on Jan 15, 2020 | past
At one fell swoop (phrases.org.uk)
14 points by BudVVeezer on June 5, 2015 | past | 6 comments
The meaning and origin of the expression: Bated breath (phrases.org.uk)
4 points by Mz on April 17, 2015 | past
They couldn't hit an elephant at this distance (phrases.org.uk)
1 point by babuskov on Jan 16, 2014 | past

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