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Tag: idioms

Posted inOFF THE CUFF

Where old sayings come from, part 28

Avatar photo by Doug Davison August 30th, 2022August 30th, 2022

No matter where you go or who you speak with, you’re inevitably about to hear old sayings (or idioms) and slang terms used with relative frequency.

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