They don’t make sayings like they used to. Once upon a time, people didn’t just say something was great — it was the "cat’s pajamas" or the "bee’s knees." If someone was being annoying, they were told ...

Gather enough people in a garage or at a car meet, and odd turns of phrase are bound to start flying about as if everyone had ...

For History 101, here are some old English sayings and their claimed origins. In 1500, the English used urine to tan animal skins. Families used to all pee in a pot, and once a day, the contents ...

Selected Sayings of Old Men published (chinadaily.com.cn) Updated: 2012-10-18 21:41 Comments Print Mail Large Medium Small ...

Money Daily Mirror Top 20 sayings that are disappearing as English language continues to evolve A survey found thast 66% of people had never used the expression 'a nod is as good as a wink' and 56 ...

But to our immense good fortune, Old English poetry has survived, and we know how to read it. The kennings are out there waiting for you — so beautiful, so different and so very, very old.