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Go Pound Sand – Meaning, Usage and Origin

September 22, 2021 (October 12, 2021) Pearson

Has someone told you to “go pound sand”? This odd, slightly humorous insult dates back to the early 20th Century and is still heard throughout the US today, especially in the Midwest.  If you’re looking to add this phrase to your lexicon, here’s a closer look at everything you should know, including how it’s used, […]

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Two Tears in a Bucket – Meaning, Usage and Origin

September 19, 2021 (October 12, 2021) Pearson

The phrase “two tears in a bucket” has been around since the mid-1800s. But what does it mean? To find out, we’ll explore the idiom’s meaning, examples, origin, similar phrases, and how to say it correctly. Meaning The idiom two tears in a bucket is fairly new to the modern lexicon. It means to accept […]

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All Good Things Must Come to an End – Meaning, Usage and Origin

September 19, 2021 (December 30, 2021) Pearson

The idiom “All good things must come to an end” is an older saying still in common use today. It is one of the most universally used and recognized idioms around the world. Meaning of “All Good Things Must Come to an End” The sentiment behind this idiom is that all good things are temporary […]

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