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The Proof of the Pudding
It’s a phrase we’ve all heard countless times: “The proof of the pudding is in the eating.” But how often do we stop to think about what it actually means?…
Beyond the Pale – A Fence Too Far?
We use it all the time. “That remark was beyond the pale.” But what is a “pale”? And why is going beyond it so frowned upon? I first heard the…
Bite the Bullet — Where It Comes From
If you’ve ever been told to “bite the bullet,” you probably weren’t being offered ammunition. More likely, someone was encouraging you to brace yourself and get on with something unpleasant.…
Did You Know Why ‘Hands Down’ Means Absolutely?
Did you know the phrase “hands down”—as in “He won hands down”—comes not from argument, or applause, or anything to do with opinions, but from horse racing? Yes, really. In…
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Once in a Blue Moon – The Curious Story Behind the Phrase
Some sayings are so familiar that we hardly think about them. Once in a blue moon is one of those — a casual way of saying something is rare, unusual,…
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Napoleon’s Last Stand – What It Taught Me About Planning Ahead
It was June 18, 1815. The fields near Waterloo in what is now Belgium were sodden and smoky, churned by the boots of thousands of men and the thunder of…