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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…
Don’t Look a Gift Horse in the Mouth – And Other Affiliate Mistakes
A Phrase Worth Knowing We’ve all heard it: “Don’t look a gift horse in the mouth.” But where on earth did that come from? And what can it possibly teach…
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The Proof of the Pudding: Why Action Beats Theory Every Time
They say “the proof of the pudding is in the eating.” And I’ve found that to be true in everything from cricket gear and camping stoves to online affiliate systems.…
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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Let the Cat Out of the Bag – The Curious Origins of a Slippery Secret
As a young lad in Llanbradach, I once saved up my pocket money to buy what I thought was a match programme from a mysterious-looking man at a county cricket…
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Where the Word “Deadline” Came From
These days, we all have deadlines.Articles to write. Forms to submit. Emails to send.Even retirement doesn’t entirely free us from them — they just take on new forms (like getting…
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The Origin of “A Penny for Your Thoughts”
I was sitting quietly with a cup of tea the other day, not really thinking of anything in particular — or at least, so it seemed. “You’re miles away,” my…