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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

Nothing is difficult to the man (who) will try, and other inspirational sayings are written in English each day on a small blackboard by Zong Mingjun, the 26-year-old owner of a snack shop in ...

Below we look into some other sayings and ask: is it an old wives' tale, or is there science behind the statement? 1. The cold gives you a cold It's a common one, this.

TAMPA (FOX 13) - Old sayings may seem harmless, but, according to PETA, they could actually be viewed as anti-animal language and normalize animal cruelty. The animal-rights group is pushing for ...

These old-school expressions might sound quaint today, but they’re brimming with character, wisdom, and a certain homespun charm you don’t often hear in modern slang.