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2,000 English idioms, phrases and expressions in everyday use, with their meanings and origins explained...
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American origin
Lots of English was born in the USA. Check this list of American phrases.
Phrases coined at sea
Ahoy there! Check these nautical phrases.
English Proverbs
650 English proverbs, many of them fully explained.
Phrases coined by William Shakespeare
The Bard added more new words and expressions to the English language than any other writer. Here's a list of phrases from Shakespeare.
Phrases first found in the Bible
The Bible contains many expressions that are commonplace in our language. Here's our list of phrases from the Bible.
Euphemisms
Everyone loves a good euphemism - here's a list.
Famous Last Words
Read our Famous Last Words to find out who said what before they bit the dust. Also, a special form of last words - notable suicide notes.
