The sardine that choked the harbor and other delightful sayings
Here are three delightful sayings I loved at first sight, as well as their equally enthralling backstories.
Tag: etymology
Some Words We Lost Down the Back of the Couch
If I could give one thing to America, it would be a gift basket of words it has forgotten it ever had.
Reserving Judgment
The word justice might be relatively new but the concept has been with us a long time, probably forever.
Hot Diggity Dog!
I found myself pondering recently: What the hell does No Diggity mean? Come down the rabbit hole with me and we’ll find out together.
Scarfing the Chips on Our Shoulders
There is a strong reflection of the Australian character in the words we use to describe taking and eating food. We pilfer, snaffle or filch; and then scarf it down before anyone notices.
Wearing the Pants
Some of our pants-related expressions are obvious. Others can take a while to explain, so you might want to sit down.